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!
Sold for $525,000 on 06/12/25
$525,000
56 Southwood Rd, Akron, OH 44313
5beds
3,196sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.96 Acres Lot
$502,700 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$3,275 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 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
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Estimated market value
$502,700
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