Summit County property record for 242 Watson St, Akron, OH 44305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-36487 |
| Primary APN | 68-36487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,448 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 72 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,060 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 242 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44305-3551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GOODYR HTS LOT 728 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODYR HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 728 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 502600 |
242 Watson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 WATSON ST, AKRON, OH 44305-3551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201656227010 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0055356870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Property Address | 242 WATSON ST, AKRON, OH 44305-3551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0056573993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56573993 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AKRON, OH 44312 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Watson St was $3,792.
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 | $44,384 Land $7,413 Building $36,971 | $126,810 Land $21,180 Building $105,630 | |
| 2025 | $3,792.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,770.00 (+9.19%) | $32,400 (+39.84%) Land $7,140 Building $25,260 | $92,570 Land $20,390 Building $72,180 |
| 2022 | $1,621.00 | $23,170 Land $5,060 Building $18,110 | |
| 2020 | $66,200 Land $14,460 Building $51,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 242 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 242 Watson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 806 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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