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Classic 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial in the highly sought-after Overwood neighborhood of Fairlawn Heights, beautifully situated along the 13th hole of Fairlawn Country Club. The open main level features a beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen with hardwood floors, custom Amish cabinetry, a Wolf 6-burner range with a vented hood, stainless steel appliances, and a large 5-seat island. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by windows showcasing the park-like setting and opens to an octagonal deck and patios. Cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter. French doors lead to an incredible screened sunroom with vaulted wood ceiling, recessed lighting, speakers, composite decking, and serene views of the wooded hillside and backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, built-ins with a window seat, and updated en suite bath. If you would like a larger master bedroom, sitting area, or additional closet space, the room is set up for an easy bump-out over the dining area. Two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bath complete the main sleeping area. A separate guest/in-law retreat offers additional privacy and versatility. The walkout lower level adds more living and entertaining space, with a large rec room, gas fireplace, built-ins, and French doors opening to multiple levels of decks and terraced patios overlooking the expansive backyard. Laundry is currently in the basement, but can easily be moved to the mudroom. A 2-car attached garage and extra-wide driveway. New complete tear-off roof with transferable warranty in 2026! A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a premier Fairlawn Heights location overlooking Fairlawn Country Club!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$231Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alison Baranek• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Northwest Akron, located between West Market Street and Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, is a residential and institutional Akron neighborhood with leafy streets and a patchwork of parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Market Street corridor near Sand Run Parkway, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts line the drive. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens anchors the area with estate architecture and formal grounds, while the nearby Akron Zoo adds a classic city-day-out landmark. Housing ranges from early-20th-century colonials to mid-century ranches on curving, tree-canopied blocks. Sand Run Metro Park and the Towpath Trail shape daily routines with wooded ravines and long, flat rides. The pace feels calm, with culture and green space setting the tone.
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Offer insights
251 Overwood Rd · $550,000
$571K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $571K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement with storage space and walk-out access
Two fireplaces: one in the great room and one in the recreation room; gas starter and wood-burning
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
1 main-level bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Heating & cooling
Forced-air gas heating
Central air
Exterior features
Deck, enclosed patio, and porch
Shed
Partial fencing
Back yard and front yard
Corner lot near a golf course
Landscaped, private, wooded setting with many trees
View
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete driveway
Front-facing garage with garage door opener and electricity
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt and fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Dramatic views, coveted privacy, incredible outdoor space & walkability to Fairlawn CC & Pilgrim Square await at 251 Overwood. This one-of-a-kind 4 BR 3.5 bath Colonial situated in the sought-after Overwood neighborhood is filled w high-end updates & has undergone a full renovation in the past 10 yrs (multiple additions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows). Walk up the sandstone/bluestone front walk to foyer w slate tile, stylish half bath ('20) w marble flr & honed granite-topped vanity. The open 1st flr layout is highlighted in the kitchen, part of extensive '13 renovation & feat. HW flr, custom Amish cabs, undercab lighting, Wolf 6-burner range w vented hood & 5 seater island. The dining rm ('13 addition) is surrounded on 3 sides by windows overlooking octagonal deck & park-like yard & feat. slider to deck & patios. Cozy family rm w wood burning FP w gas start. French doors lead to incredible screened sunroom addition that showcases verdant views of ivy hillside & feat. vaulted wood ceil. , rec. lighting, speakers & composite decking (all added '20). Side deck has steps down to multiple levels & expansive backyard valley. Living rm/library addition w rec. lighting, HW floors & built-in shelves '20. Mudroom off of the kit w wood cabs, granite c-tops, drink fridge & lockers. Up sweeping stairs find primary suite w HW flr, lrg walk-in closet, built-ins w window bench & updated en suite full BA w lrg tile shwr w frameless glass door & granite-topped vanity '13. 2 more spacious BRs w HW flr & share full BA w tub/shower & vanity w honed marble. 2nd-floor guest/in-law suite w wood built-ins & full BA w tile flr & marble tile shwr '15. Walkout LL w gas FP, rec room w built-ins & French doors to terraced patios. Updated cedar shake roof, 2 car att. gar. , extra wide concrete drive, shed & 2 large storage closets built into LL exterior, CAT5 wired, AC '23, HWT '20, furn. '17. Enjoy near total privacy while still having neighborhood feel on gorgeous Overwood Road.
Public Records
Nov 16, 2007
Sold
$280,000
$117/sq ft
MLSNOW #1483588
Aug 17, 2007
Listed
$314,900
$132/sq ft
MLSNOW #1236922
Apr 1, 2003
Sold
$175,000
$73/sq ft
Jan 14, 2003
Listed
$175,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,850 (+0.2%)
$27,486 + $91,875
$119,361
2024
$7,837 (+22.5%)
$27,486 + $91,875
$119,361
2023
$6,399 (+2,089.3%)
$27,486 + $91,875
$119,361
2022
$292 (−95.2%)
$20,510 + $68,849
$89,359
2021
$6,114 (+4.8%)
$20,510 + $68,849
$89,359
2020
$5,836 (+23.8%)
$20,510 + $68,849
$89,359
2019
$4,712 (+1.3%)
$12,922 + $49,693
$62,615
2018
$4,651
$12,922 + $49,693
$62,615
2017
$4,646 (+7.2%)
$12,922 + $49,693
$62,615
2016
$4,334 (+0.9%)
$12,922 + $44,149
$57,071
2014
$4,297 (+3.1%)
$12,922 + $44,149
$57,071
2013
$4,167
$12,922 + $43,481
$56,403
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.74 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,383
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,383
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
6817815
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Akron, OH • 44313
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Sun exposure
36/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
5.1 hrs
1.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 251 Overwood Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $356,000 and $601,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $356K to $602K.