Welcome to 513 Rentschler St, a 1909 two-story Colonial in Akron's University Park neighborhood, updated and ready for its next owner. Approximately 1,144 square feet with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Fresh paint throughout with a mix of hardwood and vinyl flooring. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a tile backsplash and opens to the dining room for a modern, connected layout. Vinyl siding and vinyl windows outside, plus newer furnace and hot water tank with central forced air gas heat. The full basement offers an updated electrical panel and washer/dryer hookups, and the unfinished attic adds storage. Walkable to the University of Akron with quick access to OH-8, I-76 and I-77. Previously rented at $1,350 per month, so this one works equally well as an income property or as a turnkey purchase for an owner occupant. Schedule your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
3,881 sq ftLot Size
$79Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Oliver Moreau• Progressive Urban Real Estate Co
University Park, located between Downtown Akron and Highland Square, is a historic and academic Akron neighborhood with tree-lined streets and campus greens. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along E Exchange Street by the University of Akron, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and student-facing storefronts cluster around steady foot traffic. The University of Akron anchors daily rhythms with collegiate Gothic and mid-century academic buildings set beside pocket lawns. EJ Thomas Hall and the Akron Art Museum add a cultural throughline beyond campus. Housing stock mixes early-20th-century homes with small apartment buildings, giving blocks a lived-in, walkable feel. Parks and trails thread toward downtown, tying the neighborhood to the city’s larger arts-and-events circuit.
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Offer insights
513 Rentschler St · $89,900
$89.81K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $89.81K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
59 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Bedrooms
6 total rooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heating present
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 40 x 97
West-facing
Home design
2-story home
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt/fiberglass roof
Built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This $91,000 listing in Akron’s Rentschler neighborhood offers a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath colonial with forced-air gas heating, newer double-pane windows, updated doors, and a private yard. Built in 1909, it features an open floorplan, an eat-in kitchen, a 20x7 covered front porch, and a 6x6 covered rear porch. The home sits on a hill with a terraced front yard, charming brick driveway, and plenty of parking. Vacant and ready for immediate transfer, it is conveniently located between Wheeler and Power Streets, close to parks, medical services, and shopping, making it a great opportunity for buyers seeking character and value in a central location.
MLSNOW #4098320
May 21, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2019
Contingent
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May 21, 2019
Listed
$57,000
$50/sq ft
MLSNOW #4039532
Apr 18, 2019
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2019
Contingent
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Oct 29, 2018
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2018
Listed
$57,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2008
Sold
$50,500
$44/sq ft
MLSNOW #1487446
Dec 16, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 16, 2007
Listed
$52,000
$45/sq ft
MLSNOW #1418706
Mar 13, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 13, 2006
Listed
$64,900
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1999
Sold
$34,500
$30/sq ft
MLSNOW #1073014
Jul 15, 1999
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 1999
Listed
$39,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 1987
Sold
$21,000
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 1985
Sold
$14,075
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,869 (+0.2%)
$5,495 + $22,733
$28,228
2024
$1,866 (+19.7%)
$5,495 + $22,733
$28,228
2023
$1,559 (+17.7%)
$5,495 + $22,733
$28,228
2022
$1,325
$3,640 + $15,054
$18,694
2021
$1,327 (+1.0%)
$3,640 + $15,054
$18,694
2020
$1,314 (+1.6%)
$3,640 + $15,054
$18,694
2019
$1,294 (+1.3%)
$3,640 + $13,146
$16,786
2018
$1,277 (+0.1%)
$3,640 + $13,146
$16,786
2017
$1,276 (+12.8%)
$3,640 + $13,146
$16,786
2016
$1,131 (+3.5%)
$3,640 + $10,861
$14,501
2014
$1,093 (+1.9%)
$3,640 + $10,861
$14,501
2013
$1,073
$3,640 + $10,899
$14,539
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
97 ft.
Lot size
3,880 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,144
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,144
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6744642
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Akron, OH • 44304
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Sun exposure
50/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
5.8 hrs
2.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 513 Rentschler St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $76,000 and $99,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $76K to $100K.