Welcome to 490 Dorchester Rd, a charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial built in 1927. It is full of character with built-ins throughout, a sunken fireplace area, and a screened-in porch recently upgraded with custom glass enclosures, new flooring, and a fan for three-season enjoyment. What sets this home apart is the property. A rare second lot combines with the main parcel, creating nearly a third of an acre. The well manicured front lawn bursts with hundreds of tulip bulbs and tiger lilies throughout the year, and a flower-lined brick patio out back is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The fenced second lot has been a productive garden growing corn, pumpkins, tomatoes, and beans, and also features a play set and a grape arbor. This is a perfect oasis for gardeners, growing families, or anyone craving more room in the city. A 2-car garage completes the package. Come see why this West Akron home with a double lot is one buyers don't want to miss.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chad Lee• Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
West Akron, located between Downtown Akron and Fairlawn, is a residential and commercial Akron neighborhood with leafy boulevards and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around West Market Street near Sand Run Parkway, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts line the corridor. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens anchors the area’s cultural calendar, while the Highland Square Theatre and Angel Falls Coffee Company add local texture. Brick Tudors, Colonials, and mid-century homes sit along curving streets shaped by the Sand Run valley. Parks and trailheads thread through the landscape, giving daily routines a green backdrop. Evenings often center on patios and marquees along Market Street.
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Market insights
490 Dorchester Rd · $255,000
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$255,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,133. (4% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in features
Ceiling fan(s)
Crown molding
Entrance foyer
Laminate counters
Pantry
Storage
Natural woodwork
Blinds
Drapes
Insulated windows
Low emissivity windows
Screens
Storm windows
Shutters
Wood window frames
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 7
Has basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
1 main level bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Freezer
Disposal
Laminate counters
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Inside laundry
Laundry room
Laundry closet
Laundry chute
Laundry tub
Lower level / basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fan(s)
Has heating
Heating: gas, hot water, steam, wood, fireplace(s)
Exterior features
Awning(s)
Covered, enclosed and screened patio/porch
Patio
Porch
Garden
Private entrance
Private yard
Rain gutters
Storage
Back yard
Front yard
Cleared and landscaped
Few trees
Private lot
Home design
2 stories (3 total levels)
Faces east
Block foundation
Parking
2-car garage (detached, garage faces side) with garage door opener
Concrete driveway
On-site private parking
On-street parking
Security
Security system
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Built with block, frame, stucco, wood siding, glass
Blown-in insulation
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community features: common grounds/area, playground, park, medical service, shopping, restaurant, sidewalks, street lights
Other
Has view
Electricity and solar
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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 • 44320
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Akron. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 490 Dorchester Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $207,500 and $330,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $208K to $330K.