Summit County property record for 159 Gale St, Akron, OH 44302
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-21668 |
| Primary APN | 68-21668 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,784 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,815 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 GALE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44302-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BALCH LOTS 91 S 21.2FT 129 N 24.45FT |
| Legal Subdivision | BALCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 506600 |
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 GALE ST, AKRON, OH 44302-1408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054994513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,374 (+4.13%) Land $6,629 Building $24,745 | $89,640 (+4.11%) Land $18,940 Building $70,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,526.00 (+111.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,669.00 (+29.78%) | $30,130 (+67.86%) Land $6,520 Building $23,610 | $86,100 (+67.97%) Land $18,640 Building $67,460 |
| 2022 | $1,286.00 | $17,950 Land $3,840 Building $14,110 | |
| 2020 | $51,260 Land $10,960 Building $40,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| City of Fairlawn Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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