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Property Description
VA and FHA ready! The wood on the windows is to protect the windows for the new owner. The wrap around porch feels like an oasis in the city already. There is a small lot dedicated to parking. The backyard, with a wooden fence for privacy, is an entire city lot with access to Forrest Street in the back. The entire first floor was taken to the studs and built with drywall and electrical components. All 12 foot ceilings have inset lighting. The kitchen has new cabinets, counter, sink and plumbing. The bathroom is large and beautiful! There are many ways to decide how to use the front two rooms. The first room off of the kitchen can be a living room, or dining room with the front room as the living room, or a first floor bedroom with the front room as a foyer leading to the front with the wrap around porch. Or, the front room can be an office with it's own independent entrance and doors. There are many options. Upstairs are two carpeted bedrooms and a hallway.The basement has glass block windows with vents and has been waterproofed but not recently finished. There is a bus stop at the end of the Court and a grocery store directly across the street from there. This home has an excellent location to Akron's multitude of Hospitals and Universities. It is completely ready to move in. Perfect location to rent to college students, nurses, Resident doctors that need to be close the ER, anyone needing easy access to transportation and groceries and healthcare. Veterans may be able to purchase this home with no money down and seller paid closing costs using a VA loan.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 858 Forrest Dr
General
- Price: $84,900
- Taxes: $860 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5228226
- Updated: Today (7/16/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Fireplace(s): None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Summit
- Township: Akron
- Subdivision: Portage
- Driving Directions: E. Exchange Street to Forrest Court across from Dave's Market.
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, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 830
- Living Area: 830 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 830 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1889
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.177
- Lot Size: .177
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: City Lot, Other, Private, Rectangular Lot
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $860
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: TR 8 LOT 3 S OF FORREST
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Principal is Real Estate Licensed
- Property ID: 6835191
Listed by Century 21 Homestar, Karen J Halman
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Schools
Schools serving 858 Forrest Dr
School District:Akron Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mason Community Learning Center 700 East Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44306 | PK-6 | 0.3 mi |
East Community Learning Center 80 Brittain Road, Akron, OH 44305 | 7-12 | 1.4 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 858 Forrest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2026
Listed
$84,900
183%
MLS
2/08/2024
Sold
$30,000
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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 858 Forrest Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,462
122%
$12,485
—
2023
$659
—
$12,485
—
2023
$659
10%
$12,490
40%
2021
$599
—
$8,920
—
2022
$599
-20%
$8,920
—
2020
$752
—
$8,920
-14%
2019
$752
1%
$10,336
—
2018
$741
—
$10,336
—
2017
$741
10%
$10,336
12%
2016
$675
—
$9,244
—
2015
$674
1%
$9,244
—
2014
$669
-3%
$9,244
-5%
2013
$689
—
$9,724
—
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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858 Forrest Drive, Akron, OH 44306 (MLS# 5228226) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 858 Forrest Drive is currently listed for $84,900 and was received on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 858 Forrest Drive? 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.

