Summit County property record for 897 Bertha Ave, Akron, OH 44306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,622 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-19904 |
| Primary APN | 68-19904 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 897 BERTHA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44306-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSELAWN LOT 23 N 18FT LOT 24 S 21 FT SUB 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 503300 |
897 Bertha Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 BERTHA AVE, AKRON, OH 44306-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Bertha Ave was $1,622.
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 | $14,938 Land $5,530 Building $9,408 | $42,680 Land $15,800 Building $26,880 | |
| 2025 | $1,622.00 | ||
| 2023 | $782.00 (+29.47%) | $13,860 (+70.06%) Land $4,110 Building $9,750 | $39,600 Land $11,750 Building $27,850 |
| 2022 | $604.00 | $8,150 Land $2,420 Building $5,730 | |
| 2020 | $23,290 Land $6,910 Building $16,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Bertha Ave 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 897 Bertha Ave 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 893 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures