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227 S Balch St, Akron, OH, 44302

5beds
2baths
1,665sqft
$134,900
$81price/sqft
$1,250/moest. monthly cost
$50,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Wonderful mostly brick 2.5 story home. Spacious kitchen and dining room. Kitchen applianced with plenty of cabinet space and half bath located off it. On the second floors are 3 bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom. The third floor offer s 2 additional bonus rooms that could be additional bedrooms/ or flex rooms.The Goodman furnace was new approx.. in 2018, hot water tank on 26. The roof over the front porch was new in 25 and there is 100 amp electric box. At one time this was converted to a 2 unit and rezoned for that. The current owner remodeled it back to a single family. Don't miss out on this great investment!! New roof installed First of Aug- 5 windows that were original are being replaced.

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
40
TransitSome Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1904

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11 x 7

Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 14 x 8

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13 x 9

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11 x 9

Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 13 x 10

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 14 x 11

Features

  • Crown Molding
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,665

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,665
  • Total interior livable area: 1,665 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x ND

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 19 x 11

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 6818785

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,678 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Flat,Front Yard,Irregular Lot,Level

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Ohio Counties

Flood
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $682$8,184
Home Insurance *$208$2,496
Property Taxes $167$2,004
Electricity $193$2,320
Total$1,250$15,000
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$42,857/yr
40% on housing$37,500/yr
45% on housing$33,333/yr

Ohio FAIR Plan Programs

Ohio FAIR Plan Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 13,942Commercial: 466
Total Premiums$18.03M
Total Exposure$5.92B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.8%
10.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.9%
5.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$81This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 44302$110
Summit County$115

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 44302$62
Summit County$151

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-09Price change$134,900
2026-06-26Price change$139,900
2026-05-27Listed for sale$149,900
2023-10-26Listing removed--
2023-10-22Price change$1,125
2023-10-19Price change$1,185
2023-10-17Price change$1,175
2023-10-13Listed for rent$1,200
2015-05-21Listing removed$700
2015-05-15Price change$700
2015-04-12Listed for rent$730
2014-12-12Sold$19,000
2014-11-21Pending sale$24,900
2014-08-02Listed for sale$24,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentSherri G Costanzo
BrokerageRE/MAX Crossroads Properties

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