Classic beauty in historic West Akron. Much of the original character throughout this 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home located on a beautiful tree-lined street. Fenced in backyard with storage shed. Large patio and extra parking spaces for entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout with plenty of built-ins and storage. Generous room sizes and extra finished space in the basement gives plenty of room to spread out. Don't miss this lovely home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Hurd• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Classic 2 story brick colonial. Updated Kitchen with original, exquisite vitrolite tile - in impeccable condition - very rare! Hardwood floors throughout, formal living rm & dining rm. Cozy Family Room and Office, newer driveway & sidewalk 2001. Plenty of storage & cupboards, bonus rms in bsmt. 4BD/ 3.5BA Located on a beautifully tree lined street in West Akron. Fenced in backyard and nicely updated interior. Watch the 3D interactive video of this lovely home!
MLSNOW #1308920
Nov 18, 2004
Sold
$222,000
$83/sq ft
Jul 9, 2004
Listed
$229,900
$86/sq ft
Lovely 2 sty brick, stone & vinyl Col w/ center hall foyer, HW flrs throughout, beautiful Vitrolite kitchen w/ black & white tile flr, Vitrolite baths, formal LR & DR, cozy family room & office, newer driveway & sidewalk 2001. Plenty of storage & cupboards, bonus rms in bsmt. Definitely worth a visit!
Public Records
Jun 17, 1988
Sold
$86,250
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1988
Sold
$74,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,918 (+0.2%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2024
$5,908 (+20.7%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2023
$4,897 (−2.9%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2022
$5,045 (−0.1%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2021
$5,050 (+4.4%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2020
$4,839 (−8.1%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2019
$5,266 (+1.4%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2018
$5,195 (+0.1%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2017
$5,190 (+9.3%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2016
$4,750 (+0.9%)
$13,528 + $51,223
$64,751
2014
$4,708 (+8.5%)
$13,528 + $51,223
$64,751
2013
$4,340
$13,528 + $47,282
$60,810
Tax history for 279 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,918 (+0.2%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2024
$5,908 (+20.7%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2023
$4,897 (−2.9%)
$16,776 + $75,646
$92,422
2022
$5,045 (−0.1%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2021
$5,050 (+4.4%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2020
$4,839 (−8.1%)
$13,528 + $61,397
$74,925
2019
$5,266 (+1.4%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2018
$5,195 (+0.1%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2017
$5,190 (+9.3%)
$13,528 + $58,741
$72,269
2016
$4,750 (+0.9%)
$13,528 + $51,223
$64,751
2014
$4,708 (+8.5%)
$13,528 + $51,223
$64,751
2013
$4,340
$13,528 + $47,282
$60,810
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
73 ft.
Lot depth
151 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,668
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6804471
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2531
Lot Size Acres: 0.2531
Lot Size Dimensions: 73x151
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,668
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,195
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,668
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Summit County
APN: 6804471
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Schumacher Academy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Buchtel High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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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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Akron, OH • 44313
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $399,000
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