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Home for Sale at 1166 Hancock Avenue in Akron, OH for $179,900

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1166 Hancock Avenue | Akron

$179,900 | 3 Beds | 1 Baths (1 Full) | 1,016 Sq. Ft.

Location, location, location! This unique waterfront home sits right on the historic Ohio \u0026 Erie Canal and Towpath Trail, with direct access to the canal from your own fully fenced back yard. Launch a kayak or paddle board, or grab your poles and fish from the water\u2019s edge. Inside this 3-bedroom home, vaulted ceilings (up stairs) and huge windows fill the space with natural light and frame canal views. The large dining room opens both to the deck and to the kitchen, and a barn door leads to the basement. A lovely breakfast bar adds function to the kitchen. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings make the bedrooms feel even more open and airy. The full unfinished basement has been waterproofed and offers a shower, commode and sink, glass block windows, and a sump pump with battery backup, plus plenty of room to finish however you like! Put your imaginations to work! Out back, the oversized TREX deck with Sunsetter retractable awning is the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets, with perennial flower beds creating a peaceful, park-like setting. Enjoy views from your deck! Paddle north toward Nesmith Lake and Summit Lake, or head south toward Barberton along the Towpath Trail. This isn\u2019t just a home, it\u2019s a lifestyle!!\r\nThe oversized garage with workshop space means space for storage, for your toys, or for working on your hobbies. \r\nThis home with vintage touches and modern updates is perfect for a first home buyer to those right-sizing \u2013 and everyone in between! Easy laid-back living. Conveniently located near freeway access, and just minutes to downtown, the University of Akron, Portage Lakes, restaurants shopping the new Amazon centers and more! Impeccably maintained. Updated bathroom/ vinyl windows/ AC 2020/ Don\u2019t wait- call today! MLSNow 5260102 Directions to property: Manchester Road to Carnegie West\r\nCarnegie West to Hancock on the left \r\nFollow Hancock almost to the turn. The property is just past Derby Road on your left.

MLS Listing ID: 
MLSNow 5260102
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$179,900
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Residence
Primary Market Area: 
Akron
Address: 
1166 Hancock Avenue, Akron, OH 44314
County: 
Summit
Latitude: 
41.0233800
Longitude: 
-81.5699470
Directions: 
Manchester Road to Carnegie West\r\nCarnegie West to Hancock on the left \r\nFollow Hancock almost to the turn. The property is just past Derby Road on your left.
Public Remarks: 
Location, location, location! This unique waterfront home sits right on the historic Ohio \u0026 Erie Canal and Towpath Trail, with direct access to the canal from your own fully fenced back yard. Launch a kayak or paddle board, or grab your poles and fish from the water\u2019s edge. Inside this 3-bedroom home, vaulted ceilings (up stairs) and huge windows fill the space with natural light and frame canal views. The large dining room opens both to the deck and to the kitchen, and a barn door leads to the basement. A lovely breakfast bar adds function to the kitchen. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings make the bedrooms feel even more open and airy. The full unfinished basement has been waterproofed and offers a shower, commode and sink, glass block windows, and a sump pump with battery backup, plus plenty of room to finish however you like! Put your imaginations to work! Out back, the oversized TREX deck with Sunsetter retractable awning is the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets, with perennial flower beds creating a peaceful, park-like setting. Enjoy views from your deck! Paddle north toward Nesmith Lake and Summit Lake, or head south toward Barberton along the Towpath Trail. This isn\u2019t just a home, it\u2019s a lifestyle!!\r\nThe oversized garage with workshop space means space for storage, for your toys, or for working on your hobbies. \r\nThis home with vintage touches and modern updates is perfect for a first home buyer to those right-sizing \u2013 and everyone in between! Easy laid-back living. Conveniently located near freeway access, and just minutes to downtown, the University of Akron, Portage Lakes, restaurants shopping the new Amazon centers and more! Impeccably maintained. Updated bathroom/ vinyl windows/ AC 2020/ Don\u2019t wait- call today!
Community Information
School District: 
Akron CSD - 7701
Subdivision: 
Covington
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Stories: 
2
Year Built: 
1957
Living Area: 
1,016
Basement: 
Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished,Sump Pump
Interior: 
Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Construction
Construction Materials: 
Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: 
Block
Roof: 
Asphalt,Fiberglass
Exterior Features: 
Awning(s),Private Yard
Porch: 
Covered,Deck
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
7
Total Bedrooms: 
3
Total Bathrooms: 
1
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
1
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Total One-Quarter-Bathrooms: 
0
Total Three-Quarter-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Forced Air
Cooling System: 
Central Air
Water Source: 
Public
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.15
Lot Size (Area): 
0.15
View: 
City
Lot Features
Parking Type: 
Concrete,Drain,Detached,Electricity,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Lighted
Fence: 
Back Yard,Fenced
Additional Details
Appliances: 
Disposal,Range,Refrigerator
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
6822426
Annual Tax: 
$1,994.00
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
Delivery Of Deed
Disclosures: 
Homestead Exemption
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
High Point Real Estate Group

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