Summit County property record for 970 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44320
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,781 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $51,123 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-60650 |
| Primary APN | 67-60650 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,781 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,781 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Canopy | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 970 COPLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44320-2939 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Legal Description | MILLER EST LOTS 1-4INC, STORER LOTS 350&351, 352 ALL LESS PT FOR ST, 353 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER EST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4IN |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 506200 |
970 Copley Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 1996.
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 S ARLINGTON ST |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Property Address | 970 COPLEY RD, AKRON, OH 44320-2939 |
| Document Number | 0056522931 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 3471 MAIN HWY #622 MIAMI FL 331335930, 622, MIAMI, FL 33133-5930 |
| Document Number | 0056522931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56522931 |
| Name | STRONGHILL CAP LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Copley Rd was $51,123.
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 | $406,543 Land $39,375 Building $367,168 | $1,161,550 Land $112,500 Building $1,049,050 | |
| 2025 | $51,123.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,733.00 (+15.23%) | $477,370 (+18.78%) Land $43,310 Building $434,060 | $1,363,930 Land $123,750 Building $1,240,180 |
| 2022 | $36,216.00 | $401,900 Land $39,380 Building $362,520 | |
| 2020 | $1,148,260 Land $112,500 Building $1,035,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Copley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 970 Copley Rd 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 762 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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