281 E Catawba Ave, Akron, OH 44301 Property Records

Summit County property record for 281 E Catawba Ave, Akron, OH 44301

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 715 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,025 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$105,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$4,097 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Sale
Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN68-29269

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN68-29269
Alternative APN
  • 070042503001000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area715 sqft Living Area
Gross Area795 sqft
1st Floor Area715 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area9,025 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Frame Porch
Porch Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 E CATAWBA AVE
CityAKRON
StateOH
Zip44301-2604
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFIRESTONE PK #3 LOT 155 ALL
Legal SubdivisionFIRESTONE PARK #3
Legal Lot Number155
JurisdictionSUMMIT OH
Township / Civil DivisionAKRON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract504800

Owner

Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3225 MCLEOD DR, 777, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121-2257
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Jun 6, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202256783442
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUMMIT OH
Recording DateFeb 21, 2023
Property Address281 E CATAWBA AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2604
Document Number0056797188
Map ReferenceMB 40 PG 46-49
Instrument DateJan 22, 2023
Instrument56797188
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3225 MCLEOD DR # 777, 777, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121-2257

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUMMIT OH
Recording DateNov 30, 2022
Property Address281 E CATAWBA AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2604
Document Number0056783442
Map ReferenceMB 40 PG 46-49
Instrument DateNov 28, 2022
Instrument56783442
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2024
Title CompanyINFINITE TITLE, INFINITY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 EAST CALAWBA AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2604
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0056783443
DateNov 30, 2022
Instrument56783443
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUMMIT OH
Recording DateJun 6, 2017
Property Address281 E CATAWBA AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2604
Document Number0056302557
Map ReferenceMB40 PG46-49
Instrument DateJun 5, 2017
Instrument56302557
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$335.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEt Al (and Others)
Address281 E CATAWBA AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2604

Mortgage

Document Number0056302558
DateJun 6, 2017
Instrument56302558
Lender
NameHOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
MunicipalityAkron City
CountySummit County
Unified School DistrictAkron City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$38,704 (+10.52%) Land $12,030 Building $26,674$110,580 (+10.55%) Land $34,370 Building $76,210
2025$4,097.00 (+96.5%)
2023$2,085.00 (+1.46%)$35,020 (+29.42%) Land $11,720 Building $23,300$100,030 (+29.39%) Land $33,470 Building $66,560
2022$2,055.00$27,060 Land $8,490 Building $18,570
2020$77,310 Land $24,250 Building $53,060

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAKRON CITY PWS
serves 280,000 people · EPA ID OH7700011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jul 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 800 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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