970 Margate Dr, Akron, OH 44313 Property Records

Summit County property record for 970 Margate Dr, Akron, OH 44313

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.356 acres (15,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$171,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$8,105 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Mortgage Aug 2021 Second Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`68-07281`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`68-07281`
Alternative APN	`PO0009604004000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,300 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	15,500 sqft (0.356 acres)
Lot Dimensions	155 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Frame Porch
Porch Area	204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	970 MARGATE DR
City	AKRON
State	OH
Zip	44313-5806
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MERRIMAN RIDGE LOT 6 ALL
Legal Subdivision	MERRIMAN RIDGE
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Township / Civil Division	AKRON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	507203

Owner

970 Margate Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.

Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 9, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Aug 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Oct 11, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE CORTLAND SAVINGS & BANKING CO
Sep 19, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 19, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201956498560
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 17, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0056413351
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Property Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806

Mortgage

Document Number	0056785549
Date	Dec 9, 2022
Instrument	56785549

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	323 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Property Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806

Mortgage

Document Number	0056666763
Date	Aug 12, 2021
Instrument	56666763

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	339 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2019
Property Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Document Number	0056498560
Map Reference	MB 43 PG 33
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2019
Instrument	56498560
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806

Mortgage

Document Number	0056498561
Date	Oct 11, 2019
Instrument	56498561

Lender

Name	THE CORTLAND SAVINGS & BANKING CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2018
Property Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Document Number	0056413351
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	56413351
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3912 FOCH ST NORTON OH 442035424, NORTON, OH 44203-5424

September 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SUMMIT OH
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2018
Property Address	970 MARGATE DR, AKRON, OH 44313-5806
Document Number	0056413347
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	56413347
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	970 MARGATE DR AKRON OH 443135806, AKRON, OH 44313-5806

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Margate Dr was $8,105.

Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
Municipality	Akron City
County	Summit County
Unified School District	Akron City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$87,287 Land $18,743 Building $68,544	$249,390 Land $53,550 Building $195,840
2025	$8,105.00
2023	$3,545.00 (-10.57%)	$69,250 (+30.02%) Land $15,090 Building $54,160	$197,850 Land $43,100 Building $154,750
2022	$3,964.00	$53,260 Land $11,600 Building $41,660
2020			$152,190 Land $33,150 Building $119,040

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 970 Margate Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2014)
Most Recent Claim	May 2014 · 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

Wildfire risk around 970 Margate Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 196 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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