Welcome to this charming and historic 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial in the highly desirable Fairlawn Heights neighborhood of West Akron! The beautifully updated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring marble countertops, full-height backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the renovated formal dining room. Relax in the inviting family room with a fireplace and custom built-ins, or unwind in the unique sunroom with a garage-style door that opens to the spacious brick patio and private backyard—perfect for entertaining. The main level also offers a convenient first-floor laundry/mudroom (formerly an office, with a second laundry still available in the lower level). Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. The finished lower level adds over 500 square feet of living space with a rec room, office, 4th bedroom, full bath, and second laundry area. Major updates include a new roof (2020) and furnace and A/C (2022). An attached 2-car garage completes the home. Ideally located near Fairlawn Country Club, Sand Run Parkway, 750ml, Biggby Coffee, Sand Run Pharmacy, shopping, dining, and more. As a bonus, the Akron Marathon Blue Line runs right by the home, making it the perfect place to cheer on runners each fall!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$233Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alison Baranek• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Northwest Akron, located between West Market Street and Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, is a residential and institutional Akron neighborhood with leafy streets and a patchwork of parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Market Street corridor near Sand Run Parkway, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts line the drive. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens anchors the area with estate architecture and formal grounds, while the nearby Akron Zoo adds a classic city-day-out landmark. Housing ranges from early-20th-century colonials to mid-century ranches on curving, tree-canopied blocks. Sand Run Metro Park and the Towpath Trail shape daily routines with wooded ravines and long, flat rides. The pace feels calm, with culture and green space setting the tone.
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Market insights
183 Overwood Rd · $499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
64 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,000
Median sale price in this area is $259,304. (48% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
Chandelier
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
High speed internet
Pantry
Stone counters
Natural woodwork
Full, partially finished basement
Sunroom
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms on lower and second levels
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Stone counters
Marble flooring
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level and lower level (multiple locations)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in many rooms
Ceramic tile in laundry areas and sunroom
Marble flooring in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Gas heating
Fireplace(s) for supplemental heat (family room)
Exterior features
Front porch
Patio
Back yard
Landscaped yard
Has view
Home design
Two-story home
Parking
Attached carport
Driveway
2-car garage
Electricity at parking area
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Asphalt/fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Gorgeous, completely remodeled two-story Colonial with tons of character and luxury upgrades. A $20,000 geothermal heating/cooling system was installed in '09, reducing electric bills by over $3,500/year (average bill is $100/mo). New roof, windows, doors, electric panel and yard are among the long list of major upgrades owner has made in the past 5 years. ENTIRE house has been remodeled in high-end classic decor, including a full marble kitchen and beautiful built-in entertainment center.
MLSNOW #3257647
Feb 26, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2011
Listed
$298,900
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2004
Sold
$246,500
$115/sq ft
MLSNOW #1322748
Oct 11, 2004
Listed
$259,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,923 (+0.2%)
$19,502 + $106,631
$126,133
2024
$7,910 (+21.1%)
$19,502 + $106,631
$126,133
2023
$6,530 (+5.3%)
$19,502 + $106,631
$126,133
2022
$6,203 (−0.1%)
$14,553 + $79,576
$94,129
2021
$6,209 (+7.7%)
$14,553 + $79,576
$94,129
2020
$5,766 (−5.9%)
$14,553 + $79,576
$94,129
2019
$6,129 (+1.4%)
$13,031 + $72,720
$85,751
2018
$6,045 (−17.6%)
$13,031 + $72,720
$85,751
2017
$7,333 (+9.0%)
$13,031 + $91,340
$104,371
2016
$6,727 (+0.9%)
$13,031 + $80,899
$93,930
2014
$6,667 (+34.4%)
$13,031 + $80,899
$93,930
2013
$4,960
$13,031 + $58,086
$71,117
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,146
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,146
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6725433
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Akron, OH • 44313
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 183 Overwood Rd
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