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Sold for $525,000
  • $525,000

    56 Southwood Rd, Akron, OH 44313

    5beds
    3,196sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1941
    0.96 Acres Lot
    $522,600 Zestimate®
    $164/sqft
    $3,337 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $522,600

    $486,000 - $564,000

    $3,337/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Stunning updated colonial in Fairlawn Heights! 5-bed, 2.5-bath all-brick Phil Franz home. Nearly 3,100 sq ft spread across an acre of land on a corner lot. Refinished original red and white oak hardwood floors throughout. The beautiful kitchen includes white soft-close cabinets, all stainless-steel appliances, a porcelain farmhouse sink, maple butcher block countertops and under-cabinet lighting. Upon entering, you'll find a spacious living area with a gas burning fireplace and a generous dining area both with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light. The lower levels include original plaster molding throughout, a fully updated half-bath, original built-ins and a patio that leads to your own private backyard retreat. Upstairs, you'll discover a large primary bedroom with an updated primary bath, featuring heated Carrara marble floors, Pella windows, a vanity and a huge tile and glass spa like shower. The upper level also includes another full updated bath and four additional bedrooms, one of which is pass-through. New roof in 2020. The original blueprints will stay with the home. Welcome to your new home at 56 Southwood Rd!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 12, 2025 at 08:32am

    Listed by:

    Beth Dearth bethdearth@howardhanna.com330-860-0726,

    Howard Hanna

    Bought with:

    Bill Lowery, 2017004016

    EXP Realty, LLC.

    Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5122167Originating MLS: Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Chute, In Basement
    Features
    • Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Pantry
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,196
    • Total interior livable area: 3,196 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,196

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Terrace
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.96 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 6841823

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
    Condition
    • Year built: 1941
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Akron
    • Subdivision: Fairlawn Heights

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/12/2025Sold$525,000+5.2%$164/sqft
    Source: MLS Now #5122167 Report a problem
    5/16/2025Pending sale$499,000$156/sqft
    Source: MLS Now #5122167 Report a problem
    5/13/2025Listed for sale$499,000+75.1%$156/sqft
    Source: MLS Now #5122167 Report a problem
    5/16/2017Sold$285,000-5%$89/sqft
    Source: MLS Now #3885596 Report a problem
    4/26/2017Pending sale$299,900$94/sqft
    Source: High Point Real Estate Group #3885596 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$8,647 +20.1%$132,250
    2023$7,200 -3.9%$132,250 +22%
    2022$7,488 -1.9%$108,403

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Fairlawn Heights

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Akron CSD - 7701

    Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value$522,600
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