Summit County property record for 985 Independence Ave, Akron, OH 44310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,700 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,301 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-32701 |
| Primary APN | 67-32701 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 985 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44310-2542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VIADUCT PK LOT 78 ALL LESS S 25 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | VIADUCT PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 502102 |
Source: Summit County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 INDEPENDENCE AVE, AKRON, OH 44310-2542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056729467 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 985 INDEPENDENCE AVE, AKRON, OH 44310-2542 |
| Document Number | 0056729467 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 34-36 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 56729467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $47,366 (+28.89%) Land $7,004 Building $40,362 | $135,330 (+28.89%) Land $20,010 Building $115,320 | |
| 2025 | $4,301.00 (+117.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,975.00 (+44.69%) | $36,750 (+3%) Land $5,340 Building $31,410 | $105,000 (+3%) Land $15,250 Building $89,750 |
| 2022 | $1,365.00 | $28,270 Land $4,110 Building $24,160 | |
| 2020 | $80,770 Land $11,730 Building $69,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · 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.
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 337 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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