Set on a quiet block of Goodyear Heights, this classic 1920s home blends neighborhood charm with turnkey updates. On the main level, enjoy easy flow from the living room (now with a brand-new ceiling fan/light) to a true dining area and into a bright kitchen furnished with a refrigerator and stovemove-in ready from day one. Brand-new LVP spans the first floor and baths, complemented by plush, newly installed carpet where you want comfort (all flooring redone last week, as of 9/8/2025). The basement offers laundry hookups, and outside you'll love the fenced backyard, a covered porch with new indoor/outdoor carpet, a one-car garage, and off-street parking. You're minutes from trails at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, community programs at Reservoir Park Community Center, and the neighborhood's own Goodyear Branch Libraryeveryday convenience with a genuine community feel.
Recent Updates & Owner Notes :
~ Full property rehab in 2022 for turn-key peace of mind.
~ All flooring redone last week (as of 9/8/2025)brand-new/untouched LVP on the first floor & baths; new plush carpet in bedrooms/finished attic.
~ New living-room ceiling fan with light installed for reliable, easy operation.
~ Fresh, neutral finishes throughout to keep move-in simple.
Location Perks :
~ Trails & green space: Quick access to Goodyear Heights Metro Parkmultiple loop trails, year-round hours (6 a.m.11 p.m.), and an easy nature escape.
~ Community hub: Nearby Reservoir Park Community Center offers programs, events, and neighborhood meetings.
~ Library & learning: Goodyear Branch Library (Akron-Summit County Public Library) is just minutes awayprograms for kids/teens, public computers, and more.
~ Transit options: Served by METRO RTA routes in the Goodyear Heights area (including Route 23), making car-free trips easier.
~ City connectivity: The Rubber City Heritage Trail is being built out to link Goodyear Heights with Middlebury, UA/Downtown, and other neighborhoodsexpanding multi-use biking/walking access.
Akron, OH
~ Neighborhood heritage: Goodyear Heights is a historic planned community (191213) designed by landscape architect Warren Manning for Goodyear's growing workforcequiet streets, sidewalks, and a cohesive neighborhood plan.
At-a-Glance :
~ Flexible multi-level layout with finished attic as bonus sleep/work space
~ Kitchen includes refrigerator & stove
~ Decorative fireplace; bright living/dining areas
~ Basement with washer/dryer hookups
~ Fenced yard, 1-car garage, and off-street parking
~ Built 1921 (classic Goodyear Heights era home) with 2022 rehab + 2025 flooring refresh for historic charm + modern function.
Pets :
~ One pet max: one dog (under 40 lbs, breed restrictions apply) or one cat
~ $300 non-refundable pet fee at move-in
Screening Criteria :
~ Minimum 620 credit score (no exceptions)
~ No co-signers/guarantors
~ Income 3x monthly rent in verifiable income (voucher subsidy counts)
~ No prior evictions and strong landlord references
Ready to see it?
House for rent
$1,395/mo
1725 Ford Ave, Akron, OH 44305
5beds
1,438sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
No pets
-- A/C
Washer dryer hookup laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Covered porchOne-car garageOff-street parkingFenced backyardDecorative fireplaceTrue dining areaPlush newly installed carpet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Stove
- Laundry: Washer Dryer Hookup
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,438 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Washer Dryer Hookup
Details
- Parcel number: 6839645
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/2/2025 | Price change | $1,395-2.1%$1/sqft |
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9/19/2025 | Price change | $1,425-8.1%$1/sqft |
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9/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,550+24%$1/sqft |
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3/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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2/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,250+4.2%$1/sqft |
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