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Property Description
Welcome to 856 5th Ave - Spacious and versatile property with excellent potential for owner-occupants or investors! This home features generous living space and a functional layout that could be utilized as a duplex, offering opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools, parks, and major roadways. With a little vision and updates, this property offers great value and endless possibilities. Recent improvements include updated kitchens and baths, new flooring throughout most of the home, and also replaced many vinyl windows. The features two updated electrical panels. Additional upgrades include two new hot water tanks, a new metal roof, and a newly sided garage, upper and lower decks in front of the property. Schedule your showing today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 836 5th Ave
General
- Price: $139,900
- Taxes: $1,440 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5193120
- Updated: 3/13/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace(s): None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete
Location
- County: Summit
- Township: Akron
- Subdivision: Colonial Homes
- Driving Directions: Arlington to 5th Ave
School Information
- Elem School District: Akron CSD - 7701
- Midd School District: Akron CSD - 7701
- High School District: Akron CSD - 7701
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Block
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,868
- Living Area: 1,868 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,868 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1926
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1139
- Lot Size: .1139
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,440
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: COL HOMES LOT 93 ALL Assessments Street Lighting $22.72 and Street Cleaning yearly $53.04
- Property ID: 6733783
Listed by Century 21 Transcendent Realty, Larry Steinbacher
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Schools
Schools serving 836 5th Ave
School District:Akron Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glover Community Leanring Center 935 Hammel Street, Akron, OH 44306 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Innes Community Learning Center 1999 East Avenue, Akron, OH 44314 | 6-8 | 3.6 mi |
Garfield High School 1326 Brown Street, Akron, OH 44301 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 836 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/13/2026
Listed
$139,900
1019.2%
MLS
11/25/2020
Sold
$12,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 836 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,264
—
$21,512
—
2023
$1,264
26%
$21,510
65%
2021
$1,004
—
$13,010
—
2022
$1,003
-26%
$13,010
—
2020
$1,347
—
$13,010
-15%
2019
$1,347
6%
$15,355
—
2018
$1,275
—
$15,355
—
2017
$1,274
1%
$15,355
-2%
2016
$1,262
6%
$15,607
—
2015
$1,192
1%
$15,607
—
2014
$1,182
-10%
$15,607
-12%
2013
$1,312
—
$17,809
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 836 5th Ave
836 5th Avenue, Akron, OH 44306 (MLS# 5193120) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 836 5th Avenue is currently listed for $139,900 and was received on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 836 5th 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.

