Summit County property record for 437 James Ave, Akron, OH 44312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,253 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-07649 |
| Primary APN | 51-07649 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 437 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44312-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SPFD MOG LOT 144 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | SPFD MOG |
| Legal Lot Number | 144 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 531002 |
437 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2009.
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 JAMES AVE, AKRON, OH 44312-3637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200354981958 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055656969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 437 JAMES AVE, AKRON, OH 44312-3637 |
| Document Number | 0056353481 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56353481 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3057 LONG RD AKRON OH 443125535, AKRON, OH 44312-5535 |
| Document Number | 56353482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56353482 |
| Name | WAYNE SVGS CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | WOOSTER, OH 44691 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 James Ave was $3,253.
Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit County |
| County Subdivision | Springfield Township |
| Unified School District | Springfield Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,987 Land $7,203 Building $38,784 | $131,390 Land $20,580 Building $110,810 | |
| 2025 | $3,253.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,837.00 (+12.09%) | $34,880 (+36.46%) Land $6,950 Building $27,930 | $99,650 Land $19,850 Building $79,800 |
| 2022 | $2,531.00 | $25,560 Land $5,000 Building $20,560 | |
| 2020 | $73,010 Land $14,280 Building $58,730 |
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 437 James 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.
Wildfire risk around 437 James Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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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