For Sale53d on marketHistoric · 132 yrs
481 Sherman St
Akron, OH, 44311 • University of Ohio Akron • Summit County
$192,500
$140/sqft
-$20,000 since Mar 26, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
4Baths
1,379Sqft
0.12 acLot
1894Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1894 · 132 years of history
Rentschler
University of Ohio Akron
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53 days on market
Established listing
$140/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1894 · Historic
This renovated and updated home is located in a walkable neighborhood just a few steps from The University of Akron and surrounding downtown areas. This completely renovated, and fully furnished home is ready for tenants, students, or homeowners. The recently renovations include, just to name a few items, a new kitchen, new bathrooms and flooring throughout. The layout is perfect for so many uses. This four bedroom features a bathroom in each of the bedroom providing ample opportunity for privacy and space for each person. First floor includes a full kitchen, living room and laundry. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor and two are on the second. The second floor also features a nice sitting area for additional space to relax. Whether you are looking for student housing, individual rental rooms or something else, the home has it all.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully furnished home, new bathrooms, and completely renovated as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,268/month
Principal & Interest$1,012
Property Tax$193
Insurance$64
Down payment20% ($38,500)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $154,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1894
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway, Gravel, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
Lot5,336 sqft
Days on Zillow53 Days
Price/sqft$140
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
Year built1894
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt,Fiberglass
ConstructionFrame, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Gravel, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
BasementPartial
Lot5,336 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity of Ohio Akron
Annual tax$2,808
Parcel6827639
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Gravel
No Garage
Off Street
On Street
Construction
Frame
Wood Siding
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market53
Tax rate1.46%
Price/sqft$140
On marketFeb 13, 2026
PostedFeb 13, 2026
Last sold$92,000
MLS updatedMar 26, 2026
Tour days9
Views342
Favorites9
How are the schools in Akron?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Akron, OH, 44311
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Price Change$192,500$140MLS Now
Mar 5, 2026Price Change$212,500$154MLS Now
Feb 13, 2026Listed For Sale$225,000$163MLS Now
Mar 27, 2024Sold$92,000$67MLS Now
Mar 27, 2024Pending Sale$96,400$70MLS Now
Mar 5, 2024Listing Removed——MLS Now
Feb 16, 2024Price Change$96,400$70MLS Now
Dec 2, 2023Listed For Sale$97,900$71MLS Now
Apr 25, 2023Listing Removed——NextHome
Jan 12, 2023Listed For Sale$115,000$83MLS Now
Dec 20, 2022Listing Removed——MLS Now
Nov 17, 2022Listed For Sale$124,900$91MLS Now
Jul 22, 2022Sold$101,000$73MLS Now
May 29, 2022Pending Sale$108,900$79MLS Now
May 18, 2022Price Change$108,900$79MLS Now
Apr 11, 2022Listed For Sale$109,900$80MLS Now
Apr 7, 2022Pending Sale$109,900$80MLS Now
Apr 4, 2022Listed For Sale$109,900$80MLS Now
Mar 24, 2022Pending Sale$109,900$80MLS Now
Mar 18, 2022Listed For Sale$109,900$80MLS Now
May 10, 2019Sold$85,000$62Public Record
Mar 18, 2019Pending Sale$85,000$62Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Mar 18, 2019Listed For Sale$85,000$62Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Price Change$192,500
Mar 26, 2026•$140/sqft•MLS Now
Price Change$212,500
Mar 5, 2026•$154/sqft•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$225,000
Feb 13, 2026•$163/sqft•MLS Now
Sold$92,000
Mar 27, 2024•$67/sqft•MLS Now
Pending Sale$96,400
Mar 27, 2024•$70/sqft•MLS Now
Listing Removed—
Mar 5, 2024•MLS Now
Price Change$96,400
Feb 16, 2024•$70/sqft•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$97,900
Dec 2, 2023•$71/sqft•MLS Now
Listing Removed—
Apr 25, 2023•NextHome
Listed For Sale$115,000
Jan 12, 2023•$83/sqft•MLS Now
Listing Removed—
Dec 20, 2022•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$124,900
Nov 17, 2022•$91/sqft•MLS Now
Sold$101,000
Jul 22, 2022•$73/sqft•MLS Now
Pending Sale$108,900
May 29, 2022•$79/sqft•MLS Now
Price Change$108,900
May 18, 2022•$79/sqft•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$109,900
Apr 11, 2022•$80/sqft•MLS Now
Pending Sale$109,900
Apr 7, 2022•$80/sqft•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$109,900
Apr 4, 2022•$80/sqft•MLS Now
Pending Sale$109,900
Mar 24, 2022•$80/sqft•MLS Now
Listed For Sale$109,900
Mar 18, 2022•$80/sqft•MLS Now
Sold$85,000
May 10, 2019•$62/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$85,000
Mar 18, 2019•$62/sqft•Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Listed For Sale$85,000
Mar 18, 2019•$62/sqft•Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$2,137$32,050
Apr 8, 2023$1,789$32,050
Apr 8, 2022$1,523$21,228
Apr 8, 2021$1,593$20,762
Apr 8, 2020—$20,762
Apr 8, 2019$1,337$15,624
Apr 8, 2018$1,222$15,620
Apr 8, 2017$1,174$15,620
Apr 8, 2016$1,174$13,660
Apr 8, 2015$1,174$13,660
Apr 8, 2014$1,166$13,660
Apr 8, 2013$1,246$15,090
Apr 8, 2012$1,201$15,090
Apr 8, 2011$928$15,092
Apr 8, 2010$918$15,659
Apr 8, 2009—$15,659
Apr 8, 2008$984$15,659
Apr 8, 2007$994$16,720
Apr 8, 2006$985$16,720
Apr 8, 2005$831$16,720
Apr 8, 2004—$16,289
Apr 8, 2003$817$16,289
Apr 8, 2002$822$16,289
Apr 8, 2001$935$16,895
Apr 8, 2000$804$16,895
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Local context around this listing
Akron, OH • Summit County
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Nearby zip codes
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