Summit County property record for 856 Hancock Ave, Akron, OH 44314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,100 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-25401 |
| Primary APN | 68-25401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 410 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 856 HANCOCK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44314-1016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COV #2 ADDN #4 LOT 928 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | COVINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 928 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 505800 |
856 Hancock Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 HANCOCK AVE, AKRON, OH 44314-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054760557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Hancock Ave was $4,743.
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 | $46,697 Land $10,171 Building $36,526 | $133,420 Land $29,060 Building $104,360 | |
| 2025 | $4,743.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,286.00 (+26.23%) | $40,540 (+56.59%) Land $9,830 Building $30,710 | $115,800 Land $28,070 Building $87,730 |
| 2022 | $1,811.00 | $25,890 Land $6,100 Building $19,790 | |
| 2020 | $73,980 Land $17,440 Building $56,540 |
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 856 Hancock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 856 Hancock Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 74% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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