$1,483 Closing Credit¹
#5124576, Ryan Shaffer, Listing office: EXP Realty, LLC.
$129,000 List price
278 Wheeler St Akron, OH 44304
$1,532
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,344 sqft
0.2 acres
$96 / sqft
House
Property details
About 278 Wheeler St
Solid Century old 1344 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths is conveniently located just south of Univ. of Akron. Offers original hardwood floors in many rooms, laminate flooring in kitchen and dining rooms. There are three nice sized bedrooms on second level along with a cedar lined closet. 2 Full bathrooms ( one in basement as part of laundry room ), full unfinished basement. The oversized one car detached garage offers good room for storage in addition to a vehicle. Additional graveled parking in rear. Home had been rented for approx. $1,200 per month.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,344 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.162 Acres
Year built1899
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, Detached, Garage
MLS #5133186
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cedar Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Concrete, Driveway, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $129,000
- Price/SqFt: $95
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,658
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: City Lot
- Directions: Brown St. South to west on Wheeler near Allyn St.
- Year Built: 1899
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,344 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.162 Acres
- MLS Number: 5133186
- MLS Name: NOWDD
- Office Name: Key Realty
- Office Phone: (330) 620-1195
- Office Email: richard@rwoodshomes.com
- Listing Agent: Richard H Woods
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,830 | $1,658 |
| 2022 | $20,100 | $1,433 |
| 2021 | $20,100 | $1,435 |
| 2020 | $20,100 | $1,313 |
| 2019 | $16,863 | $1,313 |
| 2018 | $16,863 | $1,297 |
| 2017 | $16,863 | $1,295 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Leggett Community Learning Center
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•333 E Thornton St
3
Mason Community Learning Center
Public District PK-6
0.8 mi
•700 E Exchange St
4
The Edge Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.0 mi
•92 N Union St
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 $12,993. Most Akron, OH residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
78%
<35k
13%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
89%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
4%
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
84%
18-34 yrs old
10%
35-64 yrs old
0%
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 Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 278 Wheeler St
The listing price of 278 Wheeler St property is $129,000.
The property 278 Wheeler St is a house located in Akron, Ohio, 44304.
Active Listing: 278 Wheeler St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 278 Wheeler St are: Leggett Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mason Community Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), The Edge Academy (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 STEM High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Akron Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Towpath Trail High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,658 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 278 Wheeler St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 278 Wheeler St is 1,344 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 278 Wheeler St is 1899.
This home is located at 278 Wheeler St in Akron, OH and zip code 44304 in the University of Akron neighborhood. This 1,344 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,000.
Akron, OH housing market in May 2025 saw over 107 listings sold above listed price, more than 43 sold at listed price and over 94 sold below. The number of listings in Akron, OH increased by 2.5% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 32 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $147,159 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.