Summit County property record for 478 Howe St, Akron, OH 44307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,230 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Sep 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-45308 |
| Primary APN | 68-45308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,159 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 478 HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44307-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N R STEINER LOTS 108109 166 M 37.7FT |
| Legal Subdivision | N R STEINER |
| Legal Lot Number | 10810 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 501800 |
478 Howe St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2828 STEELWOOD CIR, GREEN, OH 44312-5850 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202456866738 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0056866738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 478 HOWE ST, AKRON, OH 44307-1819 |
| Document Number | 0056866738 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 56866738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2828 STEELWOOD CIR, AKRON, OH 44312-5850 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 478 HOWE ST, AKRON, OH 44307-1819 |
| Document Number | 0056489419 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 56489419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 478 HOWE ST AKRON OH 443071819, AKRON, OH 44307-1819 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 478 HOWE ST, AKRON, OH 44307-1819 |
| Document Number | 0056434678 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 56434678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 HOWE ST AKRON OH 443071819, AKRON, OH 44307-1819 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Howe St was $1,230.
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 | $15,855 Land $3,871 Building $11,984 | $45,300 Land $11,060 Building $34,240 | |
| 2025 | $1,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139.00 (+95.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,510 (+64.22%) Land $2,820 Building $7,690 | $30,030 Land $8,060 Building $21,970 |
| 2022 | $71.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,400 Land $1,660 Building $4,740 | |
| 2020 | $18,280 Land $4,740 Building $13,540 |
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 478 Howe 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 478 Howe 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 450 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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