1553 Cates Road

Akron, OH 44312

$225,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,614 Sq. Ft.
$86 / Sq. Ft.
2,614
Sq. Ft.
$86
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/9/25
Closed 5/9/25

Description

Very unique property. Original Bungalow, with 2 story addition total finished area 2400 SQ++. Large Garage with 10ft garage door, used by previous Owner as a repair/mechanic building. Lots of electric outlets, lighting, equipment, office space, commode room, water, furnace (not used by current Seller); Could hold easy 4 cars. Back of house is an additional 3 car garage. (no garage openers, 1 has concrete flooring, other 2 have dirt flooring). Attached storage building holds storage and wood for wood...Very unique property. Original Bungalow, with 2 story addition total finished area 2400 SQ++. Large Garage with 10ft garage door, used by previous Owner as a repair/mechanic building. Lots of electric outlets, lighting, equipment, office space, commode room, water, furnace (not used by current Seller); Could hold easy 4 cars. Back of house is an additional 3 car garage. (no garage openers, 1 has concrete flooring, other 2 have dirt flooring). Attached storage building holds storage and wood for wood burning stoves (2) in lower level. New black chain link fence installed, front yard and back area w/ 2 gates. House Interior: 2 entry doors for main floor. front Entry off porch, and west side door leading to yard/Large Garage. Lower level also has two entry doors East side near second drive, and in back off rec room leading out to storage/wood building. Very peaceful, secluded 2 acres, yet close to freeway and stores. Main interior of house: Large rooms, new windows, painted throughout, new flooring, new kitchen with appliances, new main full bath, new roof on bungalow section ( other roof checked, no issues, about 12-16 years old). Oil heat furnace disconnected (still in lower level). Ducts redirected for electric furnace, separate electric baseboard heating if you wish in certain rooms. Washer/Dryer newer, will remain w/ sink. Lower level BR added in 2025 off rec room (w/ wood burner) Bonus room has kitchen with refrig and stove, sink and 2nd wood burner. Great for game room! So many options! detailed info and dates of update will be in supplements shortly
  1. Listed by Debi Zeren • Hayes Realty
    P: (330)-418-0063 TeamZeren@sbcglobal.net

Property Details for 1553 Cates Road

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Conventional
Subdivision Name
Springfield 03
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2025 07:52 AM

Property Details for 1553 Cates Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5110863
Days on Market19
Taxes$3,962 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1943
Lot Size2.06 AC / 89,733 SF
CountySummit County
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Location

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Sold By EXP Realty, LLC.

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Building Information for 1553 Cates Road

Stories2Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size2.06 AC / 89,733 SF

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Property Information for 1553 Cates Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 241N (Massillon Rd) Turn West on Cates Rd (directional) and house down road on right (Realty Sign) I would park in upper gravel drive for easy access to front door. On supra w/ permission
  • Latitude: 40.99111773
  • Longitude: -81.46713481
  • Township: Springfield Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 5107357
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,962.00
  • Tax Legal Description: TR 3 LOT F S OF RD CATES 2.000A
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Springfield LSD Summit- 7713
  • High School District: Springfield LSD Summit- 7713
  • Middle or Junior School District: Springfield LSD Summit- 7713
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Other, Workshop In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.06
  • Lot Size Area: 2.06
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1214.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 2614.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One And One Half, Two
  • Other Structures: Garages, Storage
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Wall Window Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplaces
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Tub, Sink
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Front entrance Porch w/ knee wall
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Just at bottom of the stairs, exit door, laundry, and utilities
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 4
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Flooring: Combination
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 9
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1553 Cates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2025

Sold

MLS Now #5110863

$225,000—
Apr 19, 2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5110863

—
Mar 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5110863

$229,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2025

Sold

MLS Now #5110863

$225,000
04/19/2025

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5110863

—
03/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5110863

$229,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1553 Cates Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,550Additions$43,750Total$53,300
Tax Record2021$2,778 ($231 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt680 SqFtStories1Lot Size89,734 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943CountySUMMITAPN51-07357Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1553 Cates Road

This home is within Springfield Local School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Schrop Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 6
Springfield High School
Public - 7 to 12
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Schrop Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Springfield High School
Public7 to 12

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 3

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