Last Sold Price
4 beds2,763 sqft$185/sqft
971 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303

Description

Built in 1869, shortly after the Civil War ended and almost 60 years before Rubber Barons like the Litchfields (The Anchorage) and The Seiberlings (Stan Hywet); 971 Merriman Road stood proudly overlooking the Merriman Valley. Bluestone walkway and steps lead to the front door. Foyer with tile flooring, oak doors, and custom millwork. The large family/living room features crown moldings, 7 1/2 inch baseboards, oak floors, and French doors which lead to the side yard. A large kitchen with white cabinetry,...Built in 1869, shortly after the Civil War ended and almost 60 years before Rubber Barons like the Litchfields (The Anchorage) and The Seiberlings (Stan Hywet); 971 Merriman Road stood proudly overlooking the Merriman Valley. Bluestone walkway and steps lead to the front door. Foyer with tile flooring, oak doors, and custom millwork. The large family/living room features crown moldings, 7 1/2 inch baseboards, oak floors, and French doors which lead to the side yard. A large kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances including double wall ovens, pantry wall, and mahogany topped island with gas cooktop. The dining room has a second set of French doors which lead to the covered porch with IPE flooring. The laundry room has tile flooring and quartz countertops with ample space to fold clothes. You enter the mud room from the back door which has custom lockers and tongue and groove wall paneling. The office/study has a stone fireplace and six windows to let in lots of natural light. A half bath completes the first floor. The second floor has four carpeted bedrooms and three of them have vaulted/cathedral ceilings. The master en-suite has a double vanity, marble floor, and frameless glass shower enclosure. The tiled bathroom serves the other three bedrooms. There is a two-car detached garage. The .81 acre lot overlooks the Merriman Valley. Agent is related to Seller.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/27/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John C Winder • Howard Hanna
    P: (330) 289-9432 johnwinder@howardhanna.com

Property Details for 971 Merriman Road

Status
MLS #
5010189
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$5,603 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1869
Lot Size
0.81 AC / 35,501 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subdivision Name
Portage Tr 04
View
Valley, Trees Woods
Has View
Yes
Has Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 971 Merriman Road

Stories2Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,501 SF

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$3,059 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,592

Property Taxes

$467

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 971 Merriman Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Memorial Parkway. North on Merriman. 971 sits on the east side of the road between Sunnyside and Mayfair.
  • Latitude: 41.118219
  • Longitude: -81.540315
  • Township: Akron
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 6816023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,603.00
  • Tax Legal Description: TR 4 E OF MERR RD .840A
  • Tax Year: 2022
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: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.815
  • Lot Size Area: 0.815
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2763.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 2763.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Foam Insulation, Shake Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Garages
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Stone
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, His And Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Multiple Closets, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Window Coverings, Wood Frames
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Features: Built In Features
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Flooring: Stone, Tile
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Flooring: Tile
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer
Room 5
  • Room Flooring: Marble
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 6
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 7
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 15.0

Property History for 971 Merriman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2024

Sold

MLS Now #5010189

$510,000
Feb 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527885652

$510,000

+13.5% / yr

Jan 12, 2024

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5010189

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2024

Sold

MLS Now #5010189

$510,000
02/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527885652

$510,000

+13.5% / yr

01/12/2024

Contract Signed

MLS Now #5010189

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Public Records for 971 Merriman Road

Taxable ValueLand$33,093Additions$94,539Total$127,632
Tax Record2025$10,686 ($890 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869Year Renovated1869CountySUMMITAPN68-16023

Schools near 971 Merriman Road

This home is within Akron City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 971 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303
$510,000
4
2,763
35,501
$870,000
4
1
$499,000
5
91,040
$795,000
4
5,597
63,162
$755,000
4
4
1,968
35,000
$525,000
3
3,780
23,435

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