#5133528, Richard H Woods, Listing office: Key Realty
$129,000 List price
237 E Thornton St Akron, OH 44311
5 beds
2 full
2,032 sqft
0.1 acres
$63 / sqft
House
Property details
About 237 E Thornton St
Newly listed 5 bedroom and 2 full bath home located just minutes from downtown Akron and the University of Akron. The home includes a finished third floor which can be used as a 6th bedroom. Current AMHA rent allowance for this zip code is $1588. The home features newer furnace (2020), central A/C (2023), roof repairs (2025), remodeled main bathroom, a three seasons front porch, vinyl windows, full basement, private backyard, and much more. Contact your agent for a private showing today.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,032 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1064 Acres
Year built1906
ParkingDriveway
MLS #5136936
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Patio, Porch
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $129,000
- Price/SqFt: $63
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,026
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Rt 76 exit onto S Main St. Turn right onto E Thornton St. Home is on the left side of the street just past Grant St.
- Year Built: 1906
- Living Area: 2,032 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1064 Acres
- MLS Number: 5136936
- MLS Name: NOWDD
- Office Name: KMLK Realty
- Office Email: sales@kmlkrealty.com
- Listing Agent: Laura Fraser
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | Home Sold | $92,000 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Home Sold | $63,500 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Home Sold | $19,500 |
| Dec 28, 2001 | Home Sold | $35,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,800 | $2,026 |
| 2022 | $24,370 | $1,767 |
| 2021 | $24,370 | $1,684 |
| 2020 | $24,510 | $1,262 |
| 2019 | $16,062 | $1,262 |
| 2018 | $16,062 | $1,246 |
| 2017 | $16,062 | $1,245 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Leggett Community Learning Center
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•333 E Thornton St
3
Main Preparatory Academy
Public Charter KG-5
0.9 mi
•1035 Clay St
4
McEbright Community Learning Center
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•349 Cole Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $12,158. The most common annual income of people living in Akron, OH is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
84%
<35k
13%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
89%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
2%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
83%
18-34 yrs old
10%
35-64 yrs old
1%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Soccer
UFC
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Burger King
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Mazda
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 237 E Thornton St
The listing price of 237 E Thornton St property is $129,000.
The property 237 E Thornton St is a house located in Akron, Ohio, 44311.
Active Listing: 237 E Thornton St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 237 E Thornton St are: Leggett Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Main Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McEbright Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), National Inventors Hall of Fame School, Center for STEM Learning (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Akros Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Case Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Akron Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Akron STEM High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Towpath Trail High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,026 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 31, 2023 for $92,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 237 E Thornton St has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 237 E Thornton St is 2,032 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 237 E Thornton St is 1906.
This home is located at 237 E Thornton St in Akron, OH and zip code 44311 in the University of Akron neighborhood. This 2,032 square foot home, which was built in 1906, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,000.
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. The number of homes for sale in Akron, OH increased by 5.2% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $148,630, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.