Welcome to this beautifully updated home nestled on almost 2 acres, offering a wonderful combination of modern updates, comfortable living, and privacy! Updates completed in 2026 include new gutters and downspouts, an updated kitchen, two updated bathrooms, and new flooring and carpet throughout. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace flanked by built-in shelving, creating a warm and welcoming space for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen offers a fresh, modern feel, while the home's flexible layout provides the option for first-floor living, with two of the four bedrooms and a full bathroom conveniently located on the main level. Enjoy the enclosed four-seasons room, which also features a new roof installed in 2026. Step outside to the covered back porch and take in the peaceful setting, or cool off in the above-ground pool during the warmer months. The partially finished basement offers additional living or recreational space, along with high ceilings and plenty of potential for future customization. An oversized one-car garage provides ample room for parking, storage, and more, with convenient direct access into the home. With nearly 2 acres of privacy, extensive 2026 updates, versatile living spaces, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, this property offers a rare opportunity to move in and make it your own. Schedule a showing today!
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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Market insights
522 Massillon Rd · $229,900
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$229,900
Median sale price in this area is $251,630. (9% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% 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
Full, partially finished basement
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
No kitchen appliance details provided
Laundry & utility
No laundry or utility appliance details provided
Flooring
No flooring details provided
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (gas)
Exterior features
Private pool
Lot approximately 1.74 acres
Assessor-reported lot size
Home design
Two-story home
Updated / Remodeled condition
Parking
Attached garage (1.5 car), unpaved
Security
No security features provided
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt/fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA details provided
Financial info
No investor or income/expense details provided
Other
Below-grade finished area reported (owner): 1,008
Above-grade finished area reported (assessor): 1,824
Year built reported from public records
Electricity and solar
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Investor special with room to reimagine, refresh, and make it your own! This spacious Akron bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and over 1,800 square feet of living space on 1.74 acres with a peaceful, country-like feel. Inside, you’ll find character throughout, including hardwood floors, built-ins, a formal dining room with hutch, a generous living room with fireplace, and an enclosed front porch with additional charm. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the second floor provides two additional rooms, built-in storage, and another full bath. The basement offers high ceilings and abundant storage, including a large canning/cold storage room. Outside, enjoy a rear-load attached garage, gravel driveway, above-ground pool, and a deep lot that extends back toward the trees. A great opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers ready to bring their vision to life!
Public Records
Jun 27, 1990
Sold
$57,900
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,643 (−6.1%)
$20,339 + $34,304
$54,643
2024
$3,879 (+27.6%)
$20,339 + $34,304
$54,643
2023
$3,040 (−8.4%)
$20,339 + $34,304
$54,643
2022
$3,318 (−22.8%)
$15,064 + $32,165
$47,229
2021
$4,300 (+31.4%)
$15,064 + $32,165
$47,229
2020
$3,273 (+25.8%)
$15,064 + $32,165
$47,229
2019
$2,601 (+1.3%)
$17,245 + $15,988
$33,233
2018
$2,568
$17,245 + $15,988
$33,233
2017
$2,566 (−4.9%)
$17,245 + $15,988
$33,233
2016
$2,697 (+0.8%)
$17,245 + $17,248
$34,493
2014
$2,675 (+4.7%)
$17,245 + $17,248
$34,493
2013
$2,555
$17,245 + $16,258
$33,503
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.74 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,824
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6748876
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 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, 16 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 • 44306
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Sun exposure
68/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 522 Massillon Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $164,000 and $235,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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