Summit County property record for 996 Independence Ave, Akron, OH 44310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,825 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-37954 |
| Primary APN | 68-37954 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 21,120 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 996 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44310-2552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VIADUCT PK LOTS 53 54 & 55 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | VIADUCT PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AKRON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 502102 |
Source: Summit County records · APN 68-37954
Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 INDEPENDENCE AVE, AKRON, OH 44310-2552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 07, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 07, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199954237406 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054237406 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Summit County records · Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Akron City |
| County | Summit County |
| Unified School District | Akron City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,070 (+26.26%) Land $21,847 Building $30,223 | $148,770 (+26.29%) Land $62,420 Building $86,350 | |
| 2025 | $4,825.00 (+96.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,454.00 (+23.94%) | $41,240 (+62.81%) Land $16,550 Building $24,690 | $117,800 (+62.77%) Land $47,270 Building $70,530 |
| 2022 | $1,980.00 | $25,330 Land $7,000 Building $18,330 | |
| 2020 | $72,370 Land $20,000 Building $52,370 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Summit County (39153C), as of April 12, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 391535021024, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 337 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system OH7700011, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AKRON CITY PWS serves 280,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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