Summit County property record for 687 Thoreau Ave, Akron, OH 44306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 848 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-41938 |
| Primary APN | 68-41938 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 928 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 687 THOREAU AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44306-3651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARDMORE LOT 19 W 35FT OF S 1/2 LOT 20E 15FT OF S 1/2 LESSST |
| Legal Subdivision | ARDMORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 503300 |
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 687 THOREAU AVE, AKRON, OH 44306-3651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202456912480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0055558712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $39,921 (+10.31%) Land $8,750 Building $31,171 | $114,060 (+10.34%) Land $25,000 Building $89,060 | |
| 2025 | $4,234.00 (+113.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,982.00 (+25.52%) | $36,190 (+61.42%) Land $8,720 Building $27,470 | $103,370 (+61.36%) Land $24,900 Building $78,470 |
| 2022 | $1,579.00 | $22,420 Land $5,250 Building $17,170 | |
| 2020 | $64,060 Land $15,000 Building $49,060 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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