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Property Description
Investor Alert - Turnkey, Cash-Flowing Rental! Add a solid performer to your portfolio with this income-producing property currently rented at $1,250 per month. Major updates completed in 2024 provide peace of mind and reduced capital expenses, including a new furnace and hot water tank, an updated kitchen with new cabinets, sink, and faucet, and main-floor bathroom improvements featuring a new toilet and vanity. The home offers strong rental appeal with a full bathroom and bedrooms on both levels, an enclosed front porch, a large driveway, and a spacious backyard-features tenants value and that support long-term occupancy. Whether you're a seasoned investor or looking to start building your portfolio, this property presents a great cash-flowing opportunity with upside.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 970 Mercer Ave
General
- Price: $140,000
- Taxes: $1,488 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5180411
- Updated: 1/10/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Summit
- Township: Akron
- Subdivision: Perk Park
- Driving Directions: Diagonal Rd to Mercer 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, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,320
- Living Area: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1102
- Lot Size: .1102
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,488
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: PERK PK LOT 168 ALL
- Property ID: 6718660
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC., Brendan Lammlein
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Schools
Schools serving 970 Mercer Ave
School District:Akron Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Schumacher Academy Elementary School 1020 Hartford Avenue, Akron, OH 44320 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Buchtel High School 1040 Copley Road, Akron, OH 44320 | 6-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 970 Mercer Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/10/2026
Listed
$140,000
94.44%
MLS
7/03/2024
Sold
$72,000
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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 970 Mercer Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,354
—
$21,351
—
2023
$1,354
36%
$21,350
65%
2021
$998
—
$12,940
—
2022
$997
88%
$12,940
—
2020
$530
—
$12,940
107%
2019
$530
1%
$6,259
—
2018
$524
—
$6,259
—
2017
$523
-2%
$6,259
-1%
2016
$534
674%
$6,301
—
2015
$69
-93%
$6,301
-48%
2014
$947
-13%
$12,065
-12%
2013
$1,084
—
$13,696
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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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970 Mercer Avenue, Akron, OH 44320 (MLS# 5180411) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 970 Mercer Avenue is currently listed for $140,000 and was received on January 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 970 Mercer 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.

