Michelle Smith

838 Fess Avenue

Akron, OH
$ 49,999 Beds 3 Baths 1 Virtual Tour
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Investment Opportunity or Value-Add Project in Akron!Bring your vision, toolbelt, and contractor! 838 Fess Ave is a classic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom two-story colonial offering 1,393 sq. ft. of blank-canvas living space in Akron, OH. Built in 1919, this property boasts strong architectural bones, a spacious 7-room interior layout, and great potential for a full renovation or custom overhaul. Whether you're an investor looking to add a high-return rental to your portfolio, a flipper seeking your next profitable project, or a handy buyer wanting to build sweat equity, this property is full of possibilities.Key Property Features & Investment PotentialSpacious Layout: Offers a generous 1,393 sq. ft. floor plan with traditional formal living and dining spaces, plus 3 upper-level bedrooms and a full bath. Sweat Equity Built In: Needs cosmetic and functional updates, allowing you to choose your own finishes, update the kitchen/bath, and maximize ROI.Low-Maintenance Yard: Sits on a 4,950 sq. ft. lot (0.11 acres)—easy to manage while offering space for landscaping upgrades. Existing Infrastructure: Benefits from central air conditioning and central heating systems already in place.

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  • Price
  • $ 49,999
  • City
  • Akron
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Summit
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1136 Acres
  • Zip
  • 44307
  • Year Built
  • 1919
  • Taxes
  • $ 1200
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 5248197
Listed By: I Heart Real Estate, LLC.
Data Source: MLSNow

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Gas
Cooling None
Possession Delivery Of Deed
Roof Asphalt,Fiberglass
Architectural Style Craftsman
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1919
Stories Count 2
Township Akron
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Summit
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Subdivision Name Lookout Heights
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Between Superior Ave, and Pontiac ST
ModificationTimestamp 2026-09-25T21:09:01.777-00:00
City Akron
High School District Akron CSD - 7701
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N false
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 1200
Home Warranty Y/N false
Property Condition Fixer
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Middle/Junior School District Akron CSD - 7701
Elementary School District Akron CSD - 7701
Year Built Source Appraiser
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity AKRON
Legal Description LOOKOUT HTS LOT 82 ALL CLIFTON AVE

Interior Features

Basement Full
Basement (Y/N) true
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Off Street
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.1136
Lot Size Acres 0.1136
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Youngstown, OH office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/25/2026 Listed $49,999

Property vs Zip Code Average in 44307

Price
AVG $110K
$50K
Taxes
AVG $1,111
$1,200
Year Built
AVG 1920
1919

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838 Fess Avenue Akron, OH is a Single Family Home for sale at $49999 and a lot size of 0.1136 Acres Acre(s). 838 Fess Avenue Akron has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1919. The property's zip code is 44307 which is in Akron, OH

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Michelle Smith

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