858 Forrest Drive, Akron, OH 44306
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
Listed by: karen j halman
Office: hackenberg realty group
MLS#:5244229
Source:OH_NORMLS
Price summary
- Price:$79,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$96.27
About this home
VA and FHA ready! The wood on the windows is to protect the windows for the new owner. The wrap around porch feels like an oasis in the city already. There is a small lot dedicated to parking. The backyard, with a wooden fence for privacy, is an entire city lot with access to Forrest Street in the back. The entire first floor was taken to the studs and built with drywall and electrical components. All 12 foot ceilings have inset lighting. The kitchen has new cabinets, counter, sink and plumbing. The bathroom is large and beautiful! There are many ways to decide how to use the front two rooms. The first room off of the kitchen can be a living room, or dining room with the front room as the living room, or a first floor bedroom with the front room as a foyer leading to the front with the wrap around porch. Or, the front room can be an office with it's own independent entrance and doors. There are many options. Upstairs are two carpeted bedrooms and a hallway.The basement has glass block windows with vents and has been waterproofed but not recently finished. There is a bus stop at the end of the Court and a grocery store directly across the street from there. This home has an excellent location to Akron's multitude of Hospitals and Universities. It is completely ready to move in. Perfect location to rent to college students, nurses, Resident doctors that need to be close the ER, anyone needing easy access to transportation and groceries and healthcare. Veterans may be able to purchase this home with no money down and seller paid closing costs using a VA loan....
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Home facts
- Year built:1889
- Subdivision & Development:Portage
- Listing ID #:5244229
- Added:60 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 11, 2026 at 03:45 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:6
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:830 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1889
- Building area:830 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features:Deck
- Levels:2 Stories, 2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$79,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$96.27
- Tax amount:$860 (2025)
Parking
- Parking description:Driveway
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