Northwest Akron, located between West Market Street and Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, is a residential and institutional Akron neighborhood with leafy streets and a patchwork of parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Market Street corridor near Sand Run Parkway, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts line the drive. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens anchors the area with estate architecture and formal grounds, while the nearby Akron Zoo adds a classic city-day-out landmark. Housing ranges from early-20th-century colonials to mid-century ranches on curving, tree-canopied blocks. Sand Run Metro Park and the Towpath Trail shape daily routines with wooded ravines and long, flat rides. The pace feels calm, with culture and green space setting the tone.
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85 Gilpin Rd · $300,000
$314K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $314K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$300,000
Median list price in this area is $231,772. (23% lower than this home)
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Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,492
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,492
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Summit County
APN: 6805165
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026