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256 Melbourne Avenue

Akron, OH 44313

3 beds
2 baths
2,082 sqft
8,250 sqft lot
$117 per sqft
1942 build
– on site

Welcome to the Desirable neighborhood of Castle Park where the streets are tree-lined and curb appeal abounds. This thoughtfully updated Center Hall Colonial offers a Freshly Painted Interior and Luxury Vinyl Flooring throughout. Both the generously sized Front Room and Spacious Family Room offer Fireplaces, Built-In Cabinetry, and Floor to Ceiling Windows providing abundant Natural Light throughout. You will find Newer Stainless Steel Appliances in the Kitchen which flows to the Large Dining Area with Large Picturesque Windows. Just past the updated Half Bath the Mudroom offers abundant storage and opens to the Huge Backyard and Expansive Deck perfect for Entertaining Large Groups of Family & Friends. You will also find a Detached One Car Garage and a Large Yard for Children and Pets to play! The Basement is partially finished offering additional Living Space and the Laundry Area features a new Laundry Tub & New Hot Water Tank as well as updated Plumbing. The Second Floor offers Three Spacious Bedrooms with Walk-In Closets, Linen Closets and a Full Bathroom. Other Upgrades include a New Roof, Siding & Gutters added in 2020. You will Love the close proximity to Hardesty Park, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Portage Country Club. Don't miss the chance to start making Memories in this Serene and Lovely Family Home!

Listing courtesy of MLS_NOW / Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 27, 2025 •

MLS# 5092737 —

The Building

Year Built:

1942
Year Built Source:

PublicRecords
Construction Materials:

Stone,VinylSiding
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Direction Faces:

East
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Levels:

Two
Stories:

2
Roof:

Asphalt,Fiberglass
Basement:

Full,PartiallyFinished
Basement:

true
Foundation:

Block
Stories Total:

2
Above Grade Finished Area:

1832.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source:

Realist
Below Grade Finished Area:

250.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source:

Owner

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

LivingRoom,WoodBurning

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2082.0
Living Area Units:

SquareFeet

Location

Directions:

W. Market St. to Melbourne Ave.
Latitude:

41.113679
Longitude:

-81.563282

The Property

Parcel Number:

6733021
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Acres:

0.1894
Lot Size Area:

0.1894
Lot Size Dimensions:

50x165
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

PublicRecords
View:

true
View:

TreesWoods
Fencing:

BackYard,SplitRail,Wood
Waterfront:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Legal Description:

CASTLE PK LOT 47 ALL
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,869

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1

The Listing

Listing Terms:

Cash,Conventional,FHA,VaLoan
Home Warranty:

true
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 3:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/256-Melbourne-Avenue-Akron-OH-44313--5092737/unbranded

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir,Fireplaces,Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
Laundry Features:

InBasement

Schools

Elementary School District:

Akron CSD - 7701
Middle School District:

Akron CSD - 7701
High School District:

Akron CSD - 7701

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Castle Park
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway,Detached,Garage,Paved

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$245,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,311
Taxes	$322
Insurance	$67
Utilities	$181 See report
Total	$1,881/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
1/27/25 Jan 27, 2025	Listed / Active	MLS_NOW	$245,000
10/16/24 Oct 16, 2024	Price Changed	MLS_NOW
10/14/24 Oct 14, 2024	Listed / Active	MLS_NOW

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This house located in Wallhaven, Akron, OH 44313 is currently for sale for $245,000. 256 Melbourne Avenue is a 2,082 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. 256 Melbourne Avenue is in the Wallhaven neighborhood of Akron and has a WalkScore® of 64, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Firestone High School, Case Elementary School, and Litchfield Middle School.

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