979 Mercer AvenueAkron, OH 44320

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$59,900 Pending

4 beds 2 full baths 1,491 sqft

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Agency Name: Howard Hanna
Agency Contact: jesseallison@howardhanna.com, 330-717-6850

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Agency Title: Cutler Real Estate
Agency Phone: 888-763-7575

Property Description

Your next renovation is waiting for you! This solid spacious Akron colonial, has been well loved as a family home for generations, but is now ready for a new lease on life. Original woodwork, a great layout, including four bedrooms, and a bonus room off the primary bedroom will make this a wonderful home or buy and hold with some elbow grease! Furnace was replaced in December 2025 and is under warranty!

979 Mercer Avenue | MLS# 5216145

This single family home located at 979 Mercer Avenue, Akron, OH 44320 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $59,900. This property was built in 1928 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1491 sq. ft. Mercer Avenue is located in the PERK PARK subdivision within the Akron City school district. Search PERK PARK real estate on 536austindriveunitf.cutlerhomes.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family

Basement: Full

Basement: Yes

Cooling: Central Air

Days on Market: 44

Fireplaces: 1

Heating: Forced Air

Home Style: Colonial

Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Roof Type: Asphalt, Fiberglass

Stories: 2.0

Taxes: $1,559 / year

Year Built: 1928

Amenities

Other

Feature Descriptions

Exterior: Wood Siding

Parcel#: 6745103

Parking: Driveway

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water: Public

Local Schools

School District: Akron City

Market Trends

Summit County Residential Market Trend Graphs

Zip Code 44320

Source: Delta Media Group, Inc.

Demographics

Summit County Demographic Information for 979 Mercer Avenue, Akron, OH 44320

Fips

Fips Code 39153

Population

2020 to 2025 Change down 0.4%

2010 Count 541,781

2020 Count 540,428

2025 Estimate (V2025) 538,376

2020 Estimate (V2025) 540,429

Age Distribution (Years Old)

0 to 4 5.2%

5 to 17 20.4%

18 to 64 54.2%

65 and Older 20.2%

Gender

Male 48.7%

Female 51.3%

Place of Birth

Foreign 6.0%

US 94.0%

Education

High School Graduate, Age 25+ 92.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher, Age 25+ 35.8%

Computer and Internet use

Households with a computer 95.4%

Households with a broadband Internet subscription 91.6%

Language

English is Second Language, Age 5+ 7.3%

English is First Language, Age 5+ 92.7%

Veterans

Veterans 25,976

Income

Per Capita Income $43,061

Median Household Income $71,622

People in Poverty 13.3%

Commute

Average Work Commute Time 24 minutes

Housing

Total Housing Units 247,173

Households 231,267

Average Household Size 2.29

Owner-Occupied 67.5%

Multi-Family 22.4%

Owner-Occupied Median Value $208,700

Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage $1,470

Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage $599

Median gross rent $1,026

Building Permits

New Private Housing Issued 2024 1,082

Years at Residence

1 Year or More 88.9%

Less Than 1 Year 11.1%

Business and Employment

Private non-farm Establishments 13,309

Private non-farm Employment 249,827

Private non-farm Employment Growth down 0.8%

Nonemployer Establishments 43,820

Number of Firms 9,566

Business Production

Value of Shipments $9,410,730,000

Wholesale Trade $9,120,214,000

Retail Trade $8,582,177,000

Retail Sales Per Capita $15,606

Accommodation and Food Services $1,190,062,000

Land

Land Area 412.75 sq. miles

Population Per Square Mile 1,313

Source: US Census Bureau

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Estimated Payment

$ 454.22 per month $306.84 Principal & Interest $129.92 Property Tax $17.47 Homeowner's Insurance

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