Summit County property record for 278 McDowell Ave, Akron, OH 44313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,703 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-47862 |
| Primary APN | 67-47862 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 145 sqft |
| Patio Area | 145 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 278 MCDOWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44313-6562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTVALE #2 RE LOT 50 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTVALE #2 RE |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 507202 |
278 McDowell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 MCDOWELL AVE, AKRON, OH 44313-6562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Property Address | 278 MCDOWELL AVE, AKRON, OH 44313-6562 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0056430318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 56430318 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 McDowell Ave was $5,703.
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 | $50,967 Land $13,881 Building $37,086 | $145,620 Land $39,660 Building $105,960 | |
| 2025 | $5,703.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,676.00 (+9.18%) | $48,740 (+39.9%) Land $13,430 Building $35,310 | $139,240 Land $38,370 Building $100,870 |
| 2022 | $2,451.00 | $34,840 Land $9,390 Building $25,450 | |
| 2020 | $99,540 Land $26,830 Building $72,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 McDowell Ave 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 278 McDowell Ave 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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