Summit County property record for 488 Brown St, Akron, OH 44311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,432 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-10316 |
| Primary APN | 68-10316 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,082 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,432 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 64 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 488 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44311-1253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VORIS LOTS 193 S 20 FT OF E 64FT 194 N 18FT OF E 64FT |
| Legal Subdivision | VORIS |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 501700 |
488 Brown St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2017.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 BROWN ST, AKRON, OH 44311-1253 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201756279996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 488 BROWN ST, AKRON, OH 44311-1253 |
| Document Number | 0056279996 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56279996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $248.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 488 BROWN ST AKRON OH 443111253, AKRON, OH 44311-1253 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Brown St was $3,089.
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 | $28,504 Land $4,277 Building $24,227 | $81,440 Land $12,220 Building $69,220 | |
| 2025 | $3,089.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,578.00 (+16.11%) | $26,400 (+51.03%) Land $4,420 Building $21,980 | $75,430 Land $12,640 Building $62,790 |
| 2022 | $1,359.00 | $17,480 Land $2,930 Building $14,550 | |
| 2020 | $49,950 Land $8,370 Building $41,580 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 488 Brown 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.
Wildfire risk around 488 Brown St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 452 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, City of Fairlawn, T-Mobile.
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