A truly special home in a beautiful setting! Welcome to 645 Mentor Ave. , a distinctive 4-bedroom, 2½-bath split-level tucked away on a quiet dead-end street and nestled on a wooded half-acre lot in the highly sought after Merriman Hills. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for 58 years, this 2,276 sq. ft. home offers timeless style, solid construction, and a layout that is anything but ordinary. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the inviting foyer, spacious living room with large windows, dining room with original hardwood floors, and kitchen featuring maple cabinetry, Corian countertops, and ceramic tile flooring. Up just six steps are three bedrooms and a full bath, along with the showstopping private primary suite addition. Featuring cathedral ceilings, a large walk-in closet, full bath, and spectacular views of the wooded backyard, this is a truly magical retreat. The lower level offers even more living space with a cozy family room featuring a beautiful stone electric fireplace, half bath, and two flexible bonus rooms perfect for an office, exercise room, playroom, hobby space, or whatever fits your needs. The basement adds laundry, abundant storage, and a fantastic workshop with built-in shelving and workspace. Outside, enjoy the peaceful wooded setting from the freshly painted patio, plus a detached 2-car garage. This is one of those homes you truly need to see in person to appreciate the space, character, privacy, and possibilities. Ideally located near Metro Parks trails, shopping, dining, and all that West Akron has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$131Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Francesca Tramonte• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Merriman Hills, located between Highland Square and the Merriman Valley, is a residential and hillside Akron neighborhood with wooded slopes and winding streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merriman Road corridor near Sand Run Parkway, where coffee counters, local pubs, and small storefronts meet trailhead energy. Mid-century ranches and tucked-away colonials sit back from the road, with pockets of apartments along the main routes. Sand Run Metro Park frames daily routines with creekside paths and overlooks. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens adds a landmark sense of place just to the west. Swensons Drive-In and Mustard Seed Market & Cafe serve as familiar local anchors for a casual, lived-in rhythm.
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Market insights
645 Mentor Rd · $299,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
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LIST PRICE
$299,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,133. (12% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Eat-in kitchen
Recessed lighting
Storage
Blinds
Double-pane windows
Electric fireplace
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 11
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in basement
Sump pump in basement
Exterior features
Front porch
Patio
Wooded lot
Located on a dead-end street
Has view
Garage(s)
Home design
3 stories
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Concrete driveway
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt/fiberglass roof
Full basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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