Summit County property record for 438 McGowan St, Akron, OH 44306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,972 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-41522 |
| Primary APN | 67-41522 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,094 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 438 MCGOWAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44306-1251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WS-JEWETT LOT 75 N 1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WS-JEWETT |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 503100 |
438 McGowan St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 DOVER AVE, AKRON, OH 44320-3531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200655400031 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056745908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 MCGOWAN ST, AKRON, OH 44306-1251 |
| Document Number | 0056745908 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 56745908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1204 DOVER AVE, 1204, AKRON, OH 44320-3531 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 SUPERIOR AVE E STE 1300, 1300, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-2654 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 McGowan St was $3,027.
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 | $15,856 Land $3,259 Building $12,597 | $45,300 Land $9,310 Building $35,990 | |
| 2025 | $3,027.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,740.00 (+67.15%) | $10,800 (+44.97%) Land $3,000 Building $7,800 | $30,870 Land $8,580 Building $22,290 |
| 2022 | $1,041.00 | $7,450 Land $2,070 Building $5,380 | |
| 2020 | $21,290 Land $5,920 Building $15,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 McGowan 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 438 McGowan 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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