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Property Description
This Highland Square charmer has been beautifully maintained and enhanced by the same owner since 1971. Enter the expansive front porch into the sealed entry with beveled glass sidelights and porcelain tile flooring. To the left is the living room that runs from the front to the rear with a woodburning fireplace centered on the wall with french doors that lead to the rear patio and fenced yard. Perfect ceilings and crown moldings in the main level. The dining room has another fireplace (artificial) in the one corner and restored oak corner cabinets in two other corners. The kitchen at the rear has 80's Merilatt cabinets and a handy half bath close to the rear enclosed porch/entry. The hardwood flooring has been refinished in the entry, dining room, and all of the second floor bedrooms. Two rooms were combined upstairs to create one very large master bedroom with stunning maple flooring and a large closet. The bath is centrally located on the 2nd floor and still has the pedestal sink. The third floor consists of two rooms and a large cedar closet. The house has all replacement windows, a high efficient furnace and a brand new air conditioner and new hot water tank. The owner is an avid gardener and it shows in the wide variety of perennials. There is a nice patio and small water feature in the rear yard. There is plenty of room to park in front of the two car garage. The main roof was replaced in 2009 and the garage roof was replace in 2023.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 970 Wye Dr
General
- Sold For: $198,000
- Taxes: $3,981 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 505
- MLS ID: 5144770
- Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
Location
- County: Summit
- Township: Akron
- Subdivision: Hereford
- Driving Directions: N Portage Path to Wye Dr
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: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,885
- Living Area: 1,885 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,885 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1921
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.137
- Lot Size: .137
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Garden, Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Chain Link, Full
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,981
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: HEREFORD LOTS 53 E 40FT 54 TRIA PNT REAR
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Principal is Real Estate Licensed
- Property ID: 6834488
Listed by Snyder & Snyder Real Estate, Barbara Snyder
Sold by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty, James L Irwin
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Schools
Schools serving 970 Wye Dr
School District:Akron Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
King Community Learning Center 805 Memorial Parkway, Akron, OH 44303 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Litchfield Community Learning Center 470 Castle Boulevard, Akron, OH 44313 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Firestone High School 470 Castle Boulevard, Akron, OH 44313 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 Wye Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/02/2025
Sold
$198,000
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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.
970 Wye Drive, Akron, OH 44303 (MLS# 5144770) is a Single Family property that was sold at $198,000 on October 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 970 Wye 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.

