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Classic 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial in the highly sought-after Overwood neighborhood of Fairlawn Heights, beautifully situated along the 13th hole of Fairlawn Country Club. The open main level features a beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen with hardwood floors, custom Amish cabinetry, a Wolf 6-burner range with a vented hood, stainless steel appliances, and a large 5-seat island. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by windows showcasing the park-like setting and opens to an octagonal deck and patios. Cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter. French doors lead to an incredible screened sunroom with vaulted wood ceiling, recessed lighting, speakers, composite decking, and serene views of the wooded hillside and backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, built-ins with a window seat, and updated en suite bath. Two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bath complete the main sleeping area. A separate guest/in-law retreat offers additional privacy and versatility. The walkout lower level provides even more living and entertaining space with a large rec room, gas fireplace, built-ins, and French doors opening to multiple levels of decks and terraced patios overlooking the expansive backyard. A 2-car attached garage and extra-wide driveway. New roof in 2026! A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a premier Fairlawn Heights location overlooking Fairlawn Country Club!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$241Price/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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Offer insights
251 Overwood Rd · $574,000
$598K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $598K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Book cases
Built-in features
Crown molding
Entrance foyer
Granite counters
Recessed lighting
Wired for sound
Partially finished basement with storage space and walk-out access
Two fireplaces (wood burning with gas starter) located in great room and recreation room
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 8
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Gas heating
Fireplaces provide supplemental heat
Exterior features
Deck
Enclosed porch
Patio
Porch
Shed(s)
Partial fencing
Back yard and front yard
Corner lot
Landscaped grounds with many trees and wooded areas
Private lot
Near golf course
Property has a view
Home design
Two-story home
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces
Concrete driveway
Garage faces front
Garage with electricity and garage door opener
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt/fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Dramatic views, coveted privacy, incredible outdoor space & walkability to Fairlawn CC & Pilgrim Square await at 251 Overwood. This one-of-a-kind 4 BR 3.5 bath Colonial situated in the sought-after Overwood neighborhood is filled w high-end updates & has undergone a full renovation in the past 10 yrs (multiple additions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows). Walk up the sandstone/bluestone front walk to foyer w slate tile, stylish half bath ('20) w marble flr & honed granite-topped vanity. The open 1st flr layout is highlighted in the kitchen, part of extensive '13 renovation & feat. HW flr, custom Amish cabs, undercab lighting, Wolf 6-burner range w vented hood & 5 seater island. The dining rm ('13 addition) is surrounded on 3 sides by windows overlooking octagonal deck & park-like yard & feat. slider to deck & patios. Cozy family rm w wood burning FP w gas start. French doors lead to incredible screened sunroom addition that showcases verdant views of ivy hillside & feat. vaulted wood ceil. , rec. lighting, speakers & composite decking (all added '20). Side deck has steps down to multiple levels & expansive backyard valley. Living rm/library addition w rec. lighting, HW floors & built-in shelves '20. Mudroom off of the kit w wood cabs, granite c-tops, drink fridge & lockers. Up sweeping stairs find primary suite w HW flr, lrg walk-in closet, built-ins w window bench & updated en suite full BA w lrg tile shwr w frameless glass door & granite-topped vanity '13. 2 more spacious BRs w HW flr & share full BA w tub/shower & vanity w honed marble. 2nd-floor guest/in-law suite w wood built-ins & full BA w tile flr & marble tile shwr '15. Walkout LL w gas FP, rec room w built-ins & French doors to terraced patios. Updated cedar shake roof, 2 car att. gar. , extra wide concrete drive, shed & 2 large storage closets built into LL exterior, CAT5 wired, AC '23, HWT '20, furn. '17. Enjoy near total privacy while still having neighborhood feel on gorgeous Overwood Road.