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$164,900

1940 8th St SW Akron, OH 44314

4 beds
2 full
1,568 sqft
0.1 acres
$105 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1940 8th St SW

Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Akron! This spacious residence features a cozy living room with a fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The large fourth bedroom is located on the third floor, offering privacy and flexibility for a guest room, home office, or bonus space. A 1-car detached garage adds convenience, and the classic layout provides both character and comfort. Vacant and ready for its next chapter! PLEASE ALLOW 48 HOURS for response to any offers

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,568 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1207 Acres
Year built1918
ParkingConcrete, Detached, Garage
MLS #5112670
Garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Concrete, Detached, Garage
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $164,900
  • Price/SqFt: $105
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,161
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Get on I-71 N in Montgomery Township. Follow I-71 N and I-76 E to Kenmore Blvd in Akron. Take exit 19 from I-76 E. Continue on Kenmore Blvd. Take 13th St SW to 8th St SW. Turn left onto 8th St SW. Destination will be on the left.
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Living Area: 1,568 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1207 Acres
  • MLS Number: 5112670
  • MLS Name: NOWDD
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Elevate
  • Office Phone: (567) 309-0567
  • Office Email: tracy@thetracyjonesteam.com
  • Listing Agent: Tracy Jones

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 17, 2022
Home Sold
$149,000
May 26, 2021
Home Sold
$30,000
Jul 14, 2020
Home Sold
$21,000
Jun 30, 2008
Home Sold
$21,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$37,420$2,161
2022$20,280$1,450
2021$15,360$1,122
2020$14,670$1,239
2019$15,782$1,239
2018$15,782$1,223
2017$15,782$1,222

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Pfeiffer Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

2081 9th St SW

5

Rimer Community Learning Center

Public District PK-5

1.2 mi

2370 Manchester Rd

4

Imagine Leadership Academy

Public Charter 1-6

1.3 mi

2405 Romig Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,102. The most common annual income of people living in Akron, OH is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
65%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1940 8th St SW

The listing price of 1940 8th St SW property is $164,900.

The property 1940 8th St SW is a house located in Akron, Ohio, 44314.

Active Listing: 1940 8th St SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1940 8th St SW are: Pfeiffer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rimer Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Imagine Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Innes Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Miller-South Visual Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Coventry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Garfield Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Buchtel Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Akron Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,161 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 17, 2022 for $149,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1940 8th St SW has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1940 8th St SW is 1,568 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1940 8th St SW is 1918.

This home is located at 1940 8th St SW in Akron, OH and zip code 44314 in the Kenmore neighborhood. This 1,568 square foot home, which was built in 1918, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $164,900.

Akron, OH housing market in June 2025 saw over 108 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 110 sold below. In June 2025 in Akron, OH there were 5.2% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 36 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $148,630.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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