874 Merriman Road

Akron, OH 44303

$850,000
Price
5
Beds
5,115 Sq. Ft.
$166 / Sq. Ft.
5,115
Sq. Ft.
$166
per Sq. Ft.
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New
New
Welcome to 874 Merriman Rd., ca. 1885
Property is comprised of main home, guest house and in-ground pool
New brick patio, Redwood deck with pergola, new pool shed, new pool equipment, and stone path leading to 1 BR 1 BA guest house
Siding and columns are Redwood, just repainted
Spend summer evenings overlooking Merriman Road from this dramatic front porch
Stainless steel & concrete pool with brand new brick patio
Original garage doors are in incredible shape
Guest house
Brick walls with new copper coachlihgts and brick steps lead to dramatic front porch
Elegant living room with gas FP with marble surround
Dining room with gas FP with marble surround and door leading to side porch
1st floor laundry wth new quartz countertops
Mudroom that connects kitchen with garage - brand new split HVAC unit, slate floor, built-in cabinetry
Sunroom spans the back of the home and overlooks pool/patio area
2nd floor hallway
Primary BR with decorative FP
Bathroom connects BRs 1 & 2
Bathroom connects BRs 1 & 2
BR 3
Bathroom connects to BR 4 and also opens to the hallway
Amazingly bright & clean basement
Main house attic - huge and in wonderful shape
Entry to mudroom vestibule and garage
Redwood deck with pavilion
Guest house living room
Guest house kitchen
Guest house dining area
Guest house BR
Guest house full bath
Newer pool shed woith storage and even dimmable lighting!
Copper detail on cupola

Description

Built circa 1885, the Merriman Farmhouse has been lovingly restored to reflect the Georgian Revival style and timeless elegance of the grand homes of that era. Gleaming Redwood columns rise atop a gentle hill overlooking historic Merriman Road, while the in-ground pool & guesthouse create an exceptional setting for entertaining. A 2-story front porch leads to sweeping foyer thats flanked by a stately dining rm w HW floors & a gas FP w marble surround to the right & a beautiful living rm to the left...Built circa 1885, the Merriman Farmhouse has been lovingly restored to reflect the Georgian Revival style and timeless elegance of the grand homes of that era. Gleaming Redwood columns rise atop a gentle hill overlooking historic Merriman Road, while the in-ground pool & guesthouse create an exceptional setting for entertaining. A 2-story front porch leads to sweeping foyer thats flanked by a stately dining rm w HW floors & a gas FP w marble surround to the right & a beautiful living rm to the left w HW flrs, gas FP w marble surround & historic windows. The wood-paneled den w FP & handsome built-ins. A charming 3 season rm (formerly a sleeping porch) w 2 sliders w new glass, wood-paneled walls & traditional 'haint blue' ceiling. The kitchen feat. Viking range, new sink & faucet, a lovely dinette w picture window. Mudroom connects the home to garage & feat. new split HVAC, slate tile floor, built-in cabs & original arched windows. Enjoy summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking pool & new patio. A 1st floor laundry rm w quartz c-top, full BA & half BA of of front foyer complete 1st floor. Upstairs 4 well-sized BRs, all w beautiful HW flr, 2 full BA incl. 1 w tile floor, subway tile shower, dbl sinks & linen cab. while the other feat. tub/shwr & pedestal sink. The bsmt feat. 2 brand-new 50-gal HWTs, 2nd laundry, daylight windows, 200-amp panel w newer service cable & 400k BTU steam boiler. The backyard is a hidden oasis w a 20x40 in-ground chlorine pool w new cover, heater '23, filter & pump '23, 3 sheds. A new brick patio, pavilion w chandelier & Redwood deck creates the perfect backdrop for summer fun. The 1 BR 1 BA 1250 sqft Redwood-sided guesthouse w Pella windows, parquet flr, vaulted ceil. w skylights, kitchen w charming cabs & newer s/s appl., updated full bath, own HVAC. Main home painted w SW Emerald paint '24. The Merriman Farmhouse is rich with history, original character, thoughtful updates & exceptional spaces for entertaining & overnight guests.
  1. Listed by Robin M Rohrich • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
    P: (330)-696-4179 C: (330)-696-4179 rrohrich@stoufferrealty.com

Property Details for 874 Merriman Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Ridgecrest
View
Neighborhood
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2026 04:49 PM

Property Details for 874 Merriman Road

StatusActive
MLS #5211081
Days on Market1
Taxes$11,577 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1885
Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,906 SF
CountySummit County
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Building Information for 874 Merriman Road

Stories2Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,906 SF

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Property Information for 874 Merriman Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Merriman between Mayfair & Sunnyside
  • Latitude: 41.115628
  • Longitude: -81.541355
  • Township: Akron
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 6834332
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,577.00
  • Tax Legal Description: RIDGECREST LOT 42 ALL
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Akron CSD - 7701
  • High School District: Akron CSD - 7701
  • Middle or Junior School District: Akron CSD - 7701
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Faces Side
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.3523
  • Lot Size Area: 1.3523
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5115.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 5115.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Redwood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Pergola, Sheds, Storage
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Rooms: 9
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler Irrigation, Lighting
  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 2
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 8.8
Room 4
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 5
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Features: Bookcases, Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 7
  • Room Flooring: Slate
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 9
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 11
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 12
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 17.0

Property History for 874 Merriman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5211081

$850,000—
Sep 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497645358

$357,500

-1.3% / yr

Mar 14, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109575654

$461,500

-4.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS Now #5211081

$850,000
09/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497645358

$357,500

-1.3% / yr

03/14/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109575654

$461,500

-4.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 874 Merriman Road

Taxable ValueLand$38,260Additions$118,880Total$157,140
Tax Record2021$10,050 ($838 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,690 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,690 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt666 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,905 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885CountySUMMITAPN68-34332Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 874 Merriman Road

This home is within Akron City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
King Community Learning Center
Public - K to 5
Litchfield Community Learning Center
Public - 6 to 8
Firestone High School
Public - 9 to 12
I Promise School
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
King Community Learning Center
PublicK to 5

Litchfield Community Learning Center
Public6 to 8

Firestone High School
Public9 to 12

I Promise School
Public3 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 874 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303

874 Merriman Road is a single family home for sale in Akron, OH 44303. This property was listed for sale on June 3, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty, it's currently listed at $850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on September 16, 2022. This listing's school district is Akron City School District. Nearby schools include King Community Learning Center, Litchfield Community Learning Center and Firestone High School. 874 Merriman Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 5,115 sqft single family home built in 1885.

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