Summit County property record for 159 E South St, Akron, OH 44311
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,354 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $269 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-10251 |
| Primary APN | 68-10251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,354 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 040082401012000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 E SOUTH ST |
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44311-2033 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | THORNTON LOT 140 E 34FT |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 506800 |
The current owner of 159 E South St bought it in May 2010.
Source: Summit County records, as of March 18, 2024
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E SOUTH ST, AKRON, OH 44311-2033 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 5836 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Akron City |
| County | Summit County |
| Unified School District | Akron City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $269.00 (-0.37%) | $880 (-) Land $880 | $2,510 Land $2,510 |
| 2022 | $270.00 | $880 Land $880 | |
| 2020 | $2,510 Land $2,510 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 E South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 E South St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AKRON CITY PWS serves 280,000 people · EPA ID OH7700011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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