Wonderful 3 bedroom 1 bath freshly updated with new carpet, bath vanity, and plumbing fixtures. Roof'18, hot water tank '20. Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling on first floor. Large covered front porch and enormous (almost 1/2 acre on 3 lots) yard with plenty of sunny areas for gardening or entertaining. Concrete driveway. 1.5 car garage with opener and outdoor security lighting. This home is conveniently located to Route 8 and the Chapel Hill shopping area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Butch Baer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kathy Reid Realty
Quaint, hard to find bungalow. First floor master bedroom. Large front porch to relax on and lots of room to play in large side and back yard. Close to shopping and restaurants at Chapel Hill Mall.
MLSNOW #3867739
Jun 28, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2017
Price Changed
$67,500
$66/sq ft
Apr 8, 2017
Price Changed
$69,500
$68/sq ft
Jan 6, 2017
Listed
$72,500
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,065 (+0.1%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2024
$3,060 (+19.0%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2023
$2,572 (+1.4%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2022
$2,536
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2021
$2,538 (+1.4%)
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2020
$2,503 (+18.3%)
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2019
$2,115 (+1.2%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2018
$2,089 (+41.2%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2017
$1,479 (+24.0%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2016
$1,193 (+0.7%)
$11,463 + $10,094
$21,557
2014
$1,185 (−14.5%)
$11,463 + $10,094
$21,557
2013
$1,386
$11,463 + $13,279
$24,742
Tax history for 878 Independence Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,065 (+0.1%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2024
$3,060 (+19.0%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2023
$2,572 (+1.4%)
$15,687 + $28,966
$44,653
2022
$2,536
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2021
$2,538 (+1.4%)
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2020
$2,503 (+18.3%)
$12,068 + $22,495
$34,563
2019
$2,115 (+1.2%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2018
$2,089 (+41.2%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2017
$1,479 (+24.0%)
$11,463 + $14,445
$25,908
2016
$1,193 (+0.7%)
$11,463 + $10,094
$21,557
2014
$1,185 (−14.5%)
$11,463 + $10,094
$21,557
2013
$1,386
$11,463 + $13,279
$24,742
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
120 ft.
Lot depth
156 ft.
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,018
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6861277
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Drain, Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Has Home Warranty
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.4298
Lot Size Acres: 0.4298
Lot Size Dimensions: 121x198
Lot Features: Additional Land Available, Wooded
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,018
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Realist
Direction Faces: North
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,503
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,018
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Summit County
APN: 6861277
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
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Barber Community Learning Center
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Jennings Community Learning Center
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
North High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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