858 Forrest Drive, Akron, OH 44306
Portage · Summit County
Key Facts
Description
VA and FHA ready! The wood on the windows is to protect the windows for the new owner. The wrap around porch feels like an oasis in the city already. There is a small lot dedicated to parking. The backyard, with a wooden fence for privacy, is an entire city lot with access to Forrest Street in the back. The entire first floor was taken to the studs and built with drywall and electrical components. All 12 foot ceilings have inset lighting. The kitchen has new cabinets, counter, sink and plumbing. The bathroom is large and beautiful! There are many ways to decide how to use the front two rooms. The first room off of the kitchen can be a living room, or dining room with the front room as the living room, or a first floor bedroom with the front room as a foyer leading to the front with the wrap around porch. Or, the front room can be an office with it's own independent entrance and doors. There are many options. Upstairs are two carpeted bedrooms and a hallway.The basement has glass block windows with vents and has been waterproofed but not recently finished. There is a bus stop at the end of the Court and a grocery store directly across the street from there. This home has an excellent location to Akron's multitude of Hospitals and Universities. It is completely ready to move in. Perfect location to rent to college students, nurses, Resident doctors that need to be close the ER, anyone needing easy access to transportation and groceries and healthcare. Veterans may be able to purchase this home with no money down and seller paid closing costs using a VA loan.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1889
Stories
2
Living Area
830 sq ft
Lot Size
0.18 acres
Days on Market
3
MLS® Listing#
5228226
Property Features
Exterior
Cooling
Heating
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Roof
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- 13 x 12First
- Bedroom13 x 12Second
- Bedroom10 x 8Second
- Laundry13 x 5First
- Living Room13 x 12First
- Office13 x 13First
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$860
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
6835191
Directions
E. Exchange Street to Forrest Court across from Dave's Market.
Affordability Calculator
$16,980
Estimated monthly payment
$452/mo
Principal $67,920 · Est. interest $94,754 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Akron, OH
- 41
- Median Days on Market
- 1,440
- Median Sq Ft
- $113
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 587
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 9% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Akron, OH.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Summit Academy Akron Elementary
Elementary · 0.2 mi away
Mason Community Learning Center
School · 0.3 mi away
Hoban High School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Akron Preparatory School
Elementary · 0.6 mi away
Archbishop Hoban High School
Secondary · 0.6 mi away
Akron Public Schools
School · 0.6 mi away
Goodyear Middle School
School · 0.8 mi away
Goodrich Middle School
School · 1.0 mi away
East High School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Color Our Rainbow Academy
School · 1.1 mi away
Leggett Elementary School
Elementary · 1.2 mi away
Akros Middle School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
Akron Public Schools
School · 1.2 mi away
Akron Public Schools
School · 1.2 mi away
Akron Public Schools
School · 1.3 mi away
Akron Public Schools
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
East Community Learning Center
School · 1.4 mi away
Nihf Stem Middle School Pta
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Old Stone School
School · 1.4 mi away
Zion Lutheran School
School · 1.5 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Century 21 Homestar - karenhalman@gmail.com, 330-807-3970
Last Updated: 2026-07-16