Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial home located in the heart of Akron! This inviting home combines classic charm with modern functionality, offering spacious living and unique features throughout. Step inside to discover large bedrooms with plenty of natural light and built-in details that add to the home's character. The large main bathroom boasts built-in storage, perfect for keeping everything organized. You’ll love the convenient half bathroom on the first floor, ideal for guests and everyday use.
The third floor features a fantastic bonus room that can easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom, a recreation room, or whatever suits your needs. With an unfinished basement offering ample storage space, you'll have room for all your belongings and more.
Outside, the large backyard offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. The inviting front porch is perfect for relaxing and welcoming guests. This home is ideally located within walking distance to the community center and is just a short drive to the Akron Zoo, shopping, dining, museums, and all the attractions downtown Akron has to offer, including Lock 3. Don’t miss out on this wonderful home with so much potential and charm—schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/14)
$148,000
243 S Balch St, Akron, OH 44302
4beds
1,947sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
5,880.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large bedroomsBuilt-in detailsLarge main bathroomFantastic bonus roomPlenty of natural lightUnfinished basementInviting front porch
- 160 days
- on Zillow |
- 372 |
- 48 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 07:20am
Listing Provided by:
Candace Roufail candaceroufail@mcdhomes.com330-988-2073,
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5108374
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,947
- Total interior livable area: 1,947 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,947
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
Lot
- Size: 5,880.6 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6746809
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hall Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,820
- Annual tax amount: $2,145
- Date on market: 3/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 161 days
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