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Property Description
Classic 3BR 1.5BA Castle Park center-hall colonial brimming with old world charm and quality displayed in the hardwood floors throughout most of 1st floor and entire 2nd floor, arched entryways, custom original woodwork, and even the original leaded glass front door! The 1st floor features modern but retro inspired eat-in kitchen w/ double sink, SS appliances, and breakfast nook, spacious living room w/ woodburning fireplace and access to rear screened in porch, front formal dining room packed with natural light, and a cozy half bath. The 2nd floor hosts 3 well-appointed bedrooms including the master, and a full bath. This home also hosts a partially finished basement with nature stone flooring and rec room that's been waterproofed, concrete drive w/ turn around, private patio and backyard, and a 2 car detached garage. Some updates include roof '20 and hot h2o tank '23. Enjoy prime location for all the annual Castle Park neighborhood festivities and parties while being conveniently located .25 mi from Hardesty Park & Wallhaven shopping and dining, a 5-min drive to I-77, and < 10 min drive to downtown Akron.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 156 Melbourne Ave
General
- Sold For: $260,000
- Taxes: $4,093 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5236207
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Paved
Location
- County: Summit
- Township: Akron
- Subdivision: Castle Park
- Driving Directions: Head toward Melbourne Ave. Turn left onto Melbourne Ave. Destination will be on the right.
School Information
- Elem School District: Akron CSD - 7701
- Midd School District: Akron CSD - 7701
- High School District: Akron CSD - 7701
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,876
- Living Area: 1,876 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,508 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 368 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1943
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1894
- Lot Size: .1894
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot
- Fencing (Description): Partial, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,093.68
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: CASTLE PK LOT 28 ALL
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Principal is Real Estate Licensed
- Property ID: 6816022
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC., Ryan Shaffer
Sold by Keller Williams Living, Mary Jo Kormushoff
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Schools
Schools serving 156 Melbourne Ave
School District:Akron Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Case Community Learning Center 1420 Garman Road, Akron, OH 44313 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Litchfield Community Learning Center 470 Castle Boulevard, Akron, OH 44313 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Firestone High School 470 Castle Boulevard, Akron, OH 44313 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 156 Melbourne Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Sold
$260,000
4.04%
MLS
8/14/2026
Listed
$249,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
156 Melbourne Avenue, Akron, OH 44313 (MLS# 5236207) is a Single Family property that was sold at $260,000 on September 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 156 Melbourne Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Akron? You can browse all Akron real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

