Located in the desirable Eastgate Heights Allotment in Akron, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick Colonial offers a versatile floor plan, thoughtful updates, and plenty of room to make your own. Recent improvements include updated flooring, fresh paint, updated appliances, and an updated shower in the primary bathroom. The main level features a welcoming living room and formal dining room, both filled with abundant natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space for everyday meals, updated appliances, and convenient access to the back deck—perfect for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. Just off the kitchen, the family room provides a cozy gathering space highlighted by a brick-surround fireplace. A half bath and an additional main-floor bedroom, which could also serve as a home office, playroom, or guest room, complete the first level. Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms, including the spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and private bath with a soaking tub/shower combination and updated shower. With five total bedrooms, this home provides plenty of flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Outside, enjoy the large back deck overlooking the spacious yard, offering plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. The home is nestled in a beautiful, walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, mature trees, and low-traffic streets, creating an inviting setting for evening walks and time outdoors. Convenient access to major routes also makes commuting throughout Akron and to the Cleveland and Canton areas a breeze. With its classic brick exterior, generous living spaces, recent updates, and convenient location, this Eastgate Heights Colonial has so much to offer! Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$162Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jose Medina• Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
Ellet, located between Goodyear Heights and Springfield Township, is a residential and commercial Akron neighborhood with a hilltop setting and a strong school-campus presence. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Triplett Boulevard and Canton Road corridor, where small storefronts, service counters, and longtime local hangouts line the drive. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and Cape Cods, with tidy lots and a practical, lived-in streetscape. Ellet High School and the adjacent athletic fields give the area a steady weekday rhythm. The Ellet Branch Library reads as a civic anchor, while nearby Mogadore Reservoir adds a quiet edge of water and sky. Routes along Canton Road connect daily errands with a straightforward, east-side feel.
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Offer insights
498 Herbert Rd · $349,900
$356K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $356K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Family room with fireplace
Eat-in kitchen
Walk-in closet
Soaking tub
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the first floor
Four bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
One bathroom on the first floor
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Fireplace heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Deck
Front porch
Outbuilding with storage
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding
Asphalt and fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Remarkable four bedroom colonial with beautiful backyard and deck! Bonus room on 1st floor that could be used as an office or 5th bedroom. This home has been well kept and a must see!! This unit will not last long.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,795 (+0.2%)
$19,737 + $68,677
$88,414
2024
$5,786 (+19.9%)
$19,737 + $68,677
$88,414
2023
$4,824 (+9.4%)
$19,737 + $68,677
$88,414
2022
$4,408 (+2.5%)
$14,098 + $49,189
$63,287
2021
$4,300 (+1.5%)
$14,098 + $49,189
$63,287
2020
$4,236 (−6.6%)
$14,098 + $49,189
$63,287
2019
$4,534 (+1.4%)
$13,815 + $47,915
$61,730
2018
$4,473
$13,815 + $47,915
$61,730
2017
$4,469 (+8.6%)
$13,815 + $47,915
$61,730
2016
$4,117 (+0.9%)
$13,815 + $41,832
$55,647
2014
$4,081 (−1.5%)
$13,815 + $41,832
$55,647
2013
$4,143
$13,815 + $42,140
$55,955
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
169 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,156
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,156
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6756355
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 28, 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 • 44312
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 498 Herbert Rd
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