579 Hilltop Terr, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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Listed by: David M. Childress  Office: (330) 896-5225 Mobile: (330) 620-8460

579 Hilltop Terr, Tallmadge, OH 44278 Price: $107,500 Type: Townhome or Condo Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full Square Feet: 1,608 Taxes: $2,208 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2000 Garage Size: 2 Style of Architecture: Contemporary/Modern School District: Tallmadge CSD Status: Active MLS Number: 3332196   Directions SR 8 to Tallmadge Road go east, left onto North Thomas Road, left on Hilltop Terrace.   Description Contemporary/modern condo, open floor plan with wooded views on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Huge great room with open views to skylights, dining area, kitchen, loft, double door entrance to large patio with quality stonework walls. Large master bedroom with bath. Security system, central air, easy to clean windows. Over sized two car garage with plenty of storage. High efficient electric heat, ceiling fans, entrance area path lighting. In the city with quiet setting yet minutes to SR8, Chapel Hill, movies, restaurants and more.   Features School district: Tallmadge CSD Foyer Laundry room Master bedroom is 17.00 x 13.00 Bedroom 2 is 15.00 x 12.00 Bedroom 3 is 14.00 x 11.00 Kitchen is 14.00 x 11.00 Living Room is 20.00 x 19.00 Number of rooms: 5 Range Oven Dishwasher Refrigerator Heating: Electric Central air Attached parking Automatic garage door opener Garage spaces: 2 Vinyl siding Patio Lot acreage is: 0.037 Subdivision: Hilltop Terrace Eat-in kitchen Garbage disposal Security system Smoke alarm Paved driveway Public sewer Public water Property style: Contemporary/Modern Warranty included Home owners association The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of NORMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker(s). Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

4552 Mayfair Rd, Uniontown, OH 44685

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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Listed by: David M. Childress  Office: (330) 896-5225 Mobile: (330) 620-8460

4552 Mayfair Rd, Uniontown, OH 44685 Price: $141,900 Type: Single Family Home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 full Square Feet: 1,056 Taxes: $1,941 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 1971 Garage Size: 2 Style of Architecture: Ranch School District: Green LSD Status: Active MLS Number: 3304239   Directions Wise Rd to East on Mayfair, between Wise and Graybill.   Description Gorgeous updated ranch on 1.25 acres in a great neighborhood behind Raintree CC. Updates are many and include new roof, gutters, downspouts, windows, remodeled bath, kitchen, flooring, cabinets, finished waterproofed basement and electrical. First floor master, bedrooms and full bath. Square footage does not include large finished basement. Refrigerator, range, washer, dryer and 24 cf freezer stay. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy. Great location, minutes from I77, Akron Canton Airport, shopping, movies and more.   Features School district: Green LSD Laundry room Rec Room Number of rooms: 6 Washer Dryer Range Oven Microwave oven Refrigerator Freezer Heating: Gas Central air Forced air heat Attached parking Automatic garage door opener Garage spaces: 2 Aluminum siding Patio Lot acreage is: 1.250 Irregular lot Wooded lot Basement Finished basement Full basement Paved driveway Well water Septic system Property style: Ranch The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of NORMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker(s). Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

217 Rutledge Dr, Akron, OH 44319

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Listed by: David M. Childress  Office: (330) 896-5225 Mobile: (330) 620-8460

217 Rutledge Dr, Akron, OH 44319 PRICE CHANGED: $179,900 Type: Single Family Home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half Square Feet: 2,016 Taxes: $2,566 # Stories: 2 # Fireplaces: 1 Year Built: 1978 Garage Size: 2 Style of Architecture: Split Level School District: Green LSD Status: Active MLS Number: 3223707   Directions S. Turkeyfoot to Lakefront to Glenridge to Rutledge   Description Price reduced on this wonderful split level is walking distance to Portage Lakes in desirable Turkeyfoot Heights. Open floor plan, walk through kitchen and dining area to spacious living room with bay windows. Large family room awaits with cozy, brick fireplace and double doors open to large screened back porch to enjoy the privacy of your park like back yard. Master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath. Home includes another two bedrooms, full bath and half bath. Wooded lot with large landscaped front and private back yard. Full basement with walkout door to paved patio area. $100 per year HOA fee covers recreation area including playground, swim areas and access to Portage Lakes.   Features School district: Green LSD Family room is 24.00 x 20.00 Foyer Master bedroom is 16.00 x 18.00 Bedroom 2 is 16.00 x 18.00 Bedroom 3 is 14.00 x 16.00 Dining Room is 12.00 x 16.00 Kitchen is 16.00 x 16.00 Living Room is 18.00 x 18.00 Rec Room Number of rooms: 6 Washer Dryer Range Oven Microwave oven Dishwasher Refrigerator Fireplace in family room Heating: Gas Central air Forced air heat Attached parking Automatic garage door opener Garage spaces: 2 Vinyl siding Brick exterior Porch Patio Lot acreage is: 0.345 Lot is hilly Irregular lot Lot has lake access Wooded lot Eat-in kitchen Garbage disposal Basement Full basement Paved driveway Public sewer Well water Property style: Split Level Warranty included Home owners association The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of NORMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker(s). Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

5868 Myers Rd, Akron, OH 44319

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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Listed by: David M. Childress Office: (330) 896-5225 Mobile: (330) 620-8460

5868 Myers Rd, Akron, OH 44319 Price: $214,900 Type: Single Family Home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full Square Feet: 2,720 Taxes: $3,353 # Stories: 2 # Fireplaces: 1 Year Built: 1955 Garage Size: 2 Style of Architecture: Colonial,Other School District: Manchester LSD Status: Active MLS Number: 3326952   Directions Manchester Road south to W. Nimisila to Myers Road.   Description Brick and cedar with contemporary flair. Updates include: new furnace & c/air 2011, new 30 year roof w/transferable warranty 2006, updated gourmet kitchen w/two ovens and breakfast bar and large pantry. Spacious living room with see-thru fireplace into the family room. Large first floor laundry as well as an enclosed screened porch off the laundry area. Great for summer entertaining. Very spacious bedrooms and ample closets. There is an additional parcel with .93 acres available. Buyer of home has the opportunity to purchase the adjacent lot. Home is convenient to shopping and schools. For peace of mind, owner is providing a 1 year home warranty.   Features School district: Manchester LSD Family room is 18.00 x 14.00 Foyer Master bedroom is 21.00 x 14.00 Bedroom 2 is 22.00 x 17.00 Bedroom 3 is 16.00 x 12.00 Dining Room is 12.00 x 11.00 Kitchen is 16.00 x 11.00 Living Room is 26.00 x 19.00 Office Other Room is 10.00 x 5.00 Number of rooms: 8 Range Microwave oven Dishwasher Refrigerator Fireplace in family room Fireplace in living room Heating: Gas Central air Forced air heat Attached parking Automatic garage door opener Garage spaces: 2 Brick exterior Cedar exterior Lot acreage is: 0.622 Wooded lot Eat-in kitchen Garbage disposal Security system Basement Full basement Partial basement Sump pump Walkout basement Paved driveway Unpaved driveway Well water Septic system Property style: Colonial,Other Warranty included The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of NORMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Howard Hanna Real Estate Services are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker(s). Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.

Akron Ohio Happenings for June

Arts / Theatre / Music
6/10/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/10/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/11/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/11/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/11/2008
Creative Jewelry Design at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/11/2008
Weekly dance and lessons
Ohio's North Coast Jitterbug Connection
6/12/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/12/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/12/2008
Off the Wall Sculpture Show
Summit Artspace
6/12/2008
Ragtime
Weathervane Playhouse
6/13/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/13/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/13/2008
Off the Wall Sculpture Show
Summit Artspace
6/13/2008
Drawing on the right side of t
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/13/2008
Ragtime
Weathervane Playhouse
6/14/2008
You too can paint at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/14/2008
Glass Blowing Weekend at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/14/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/14/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/14/2008
Portrait Showcase at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/14/2008
Creativity Transcends!
United Disability Services
6/14/2008
Off the Wall Sculpture Show
Summit Artspace
6/14/2008
Ragtime
Weathervane Playhouse
6/15/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
6/15/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/15/2008
Glass Blowing Weekend at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/15/2008
Ragtime
Weathervane Playhouse
6/17/2008
Bill Brandt: Shadows/Substance
Akron Art Museum
6/17/2008
Creativity Transcends
Akron Art Museum
Business Events
6/10/2008
YPN Speakers-Power Networking
Greater Akron Chamber
6/13/2008
Friday Networking Group
Green Chamber of Commerce
Children Activities
6/10/2008
Kid's Cancer Support Group
Stewart's Caring Place
6/14/2008
PAA - Art for Kids - Art Camp
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
6/14/2008
Saturday Family Drop-In Day
Akron Art Museum
6/16/2008
Hands On Theater I
Weathervane Playhouse
6/16/2008
Hands On Theater III
Weathervane Playhouse
6/16/2008
Musical Theater II
Weathervane Playhouse
6/16/2008
Audition Workshop II
Weathervane Playhouse
6/17/2008
Area 5:1
East Market Street Church of God
Education
6/10/2008
Excel Introduction
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Introduction to GIMP
Twinsburg Public Library
6/10/2008
Computer Tune-up
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Photoshop CS2 Beginning
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Pharmacy Tech Nat'l Cert Prep
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Advanced Internet
Twinsburg Public Library
6/10/2008
Children's Book Illustration
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Design & Making Handmade Tiles
University of Akron
6/10/2008
Designing/Making Handmade Tile
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Access II
Portage Lakes Career Center
6/11/2008
Access ll
Portage Lakes Career Center
6/11/2008
Quickbooks Pro Beginning
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Flash 8 Introduction
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Drawing for Realism w/ Pencil
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Excel Introduction
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Keyboarding/Word Processing
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Digital Photography
University of Akron
6/11/2008
Spring Speaker Series
Cascade Locks Park Association
6/12/2008
Boy Scout Badge Days-Red Cross
American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter
6/12/2008
Introduction to Publisher 2003
Twinsburg Public Library
6/12/2008
Basic Elect Wiring Residential
University of Akron
6/12/2008
Home Buying Education (featured event)
NID Housing Counseling Agency
6/12/2008
Indesign CS2-Introduction
University of Akron
6/12/2008
Access Introduction
University of Akron
6/12/2008
Principles of Personal Style
University of Akron
6/13/2008
Boy Scout Badge Days-Red Cross
American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter
6/13/2008
Graduate Program Info Session
College of Business Administration
6/14/2008
Writing That Novel
University of Akron
6/16/2008
UA School of Music Workshops
School of Music
6/16/2008
Intermediate MS Word 2003
Twinsburg Public Library
6/16/2008
Ophthalmic Assistant Program
University of Akron
6/17/2008
Tips & Tech. Better Bus. Writ
University of Akron
6/17/2008
Access Introduction
University of Akron
6/17/2008
Introduction to the Internet
Twinsburg Public Library
6/17/2008
CPR and AED Training
Portage Lakes Career Center
6/17/2008
Dental Assisting Program
University of Akron
Fundraiser / Benefit
6/13/2008
Wine X III
Akron Art Museum
6/14/2008
Police Vs. Fire Olympics
Barberton Parks and Recreation
6/14/2008
WABL Golf Outing & Fundraiser
West Akron Baseball & Softball League (WABL)
6/14/2008
Wine X III
Akron Art Museum
6/15/2008
Wine X III
Akron Art Museum
6/16/2008
FACC 16th Golf for Education
Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce
6/17/2008
Help the Hungry, Save a Cow
Haven of Rest Ministries
Health
6/11/2008
Healing with Nutrition
Tallmadge Branch Library
Lecture / Workshop
6/10/2008
It's about Time!
Twinsburg Public Library
6/16/2008
Small Biz Start-up Issues
Small Business Development Center at the Summit Medina Business Alliance
Membership Meetings
6/10/2008
SARC monthly meeting
Summit Athletic Running Club
6/14/2008
Friends of the Library
Barberton Public Library
Religious
6/11/2008
Broadman Baptist Services
Broadman Baptist Church
6/15/2008
Broadman Baptist Services
Broadman Baptist Church
6/15/2008
Women Religious Retreat
Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House
6/16/2008
Women Religious Retreat
Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House
6/17/2008
Women Religious Retreat
Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House
6/17/2008
Walking in Dominion Conference
John S. Knight Center EVENT
Sports & Recreation
6/14/2008
Jim Klett Memorial races
Summit Athletic Running Club
6/14/2008
Canoe Trip Planning Meeting
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Other
6/10/2008
PARF club meeting
Pioneer Amateur Radio Fellowship

Akron Ohio Homes are Selling

I was reading our Real Living President, Barbara Reynolds, announcements and I wanted to share this with all my AR friends and future buyers. She states and I agree;
"I'm hearing that activity is up.....so sales should be up soon too because now is the best time to buy in 35 years! If you use print or Web marketing, use it to proclaim, "2008-the Best Year to Buy a Home in 35 Years!" Here's how to back up this claim: In April of 1973, mortgage rates were about the same as they are today. Since that time, mortgage rates were only this low during 2001 and 2002, the height of the seller's markets where there was little inventory. In the last two major buyer's markets, one in the early 1980s and the other in the early 1990s, the rates were much higher. When I started in the business in 1978, interest rates were at 9.75 percent, en route to 18 to 21 percent in 1980! In the early 1990s, the rates were hovering in the 11 to 12 percent range. Thus, today's buyer's market, with exceptionally low mortgage rates plus a substantial supply of inventory, is the best time in decades to purchase. So spread the news to your buyers and let's make this a great April!"
I know it's true, as I also bought my first home in 1985 and the best rate I could get (and my banker was my friend!) was 12.75%! I was glad to do it as we wanted our own home and that was the going rate everywhere. Little did I know how bad that rate was at the time. It makes the current market look like Christmas!
This year has been really bad for me, also, and I was looking everywhere for a job to supplement my almost non-existent real estate income. But, all of the sudden my phone is ringing off the hook (belt?). I had 7 listings and one sale last month and I am happy to report that I had two new and very nice sales today, as well as two new listings!
So for those in dire need of some good news, just hang in there. The bad news the media is reporting has to stop sometime. This is America and we always snap out of it.
BUYERS MUST BE LISTENING TO US!
I attribute my recent "luck" from not giving up and plugging away for hours a day on my own website, ActiveRain, RealBird, Trulia and Zillowto name a few. You see most of my new clients found me on the Internet! This is for real, Web 2.0, as they call it. I do not plan on giving up anytime soon and I urge those in distress to not give up either. Good Luck to Us All and God Speed.

Firestone Park, my Home!

In 1916, Harvey Firestone embarked on creating a neighborhood with tree-lined boulevards curved around a central park to accommodate his growing work force. He saw many families of different income levels living together in diverse styles of homes (See pictures). He saw churches, schools and stores within walking distance. Harvey Firestone donated the land if a school, church, bank, library or any other structure would benefit the neighborhood.
Harvey Firestone hired his estate landscape architect, Alling S. DeForest, to design the layout for Firestone Park. Akron officials have pushed the limits of the area beyond its original borders. City publications draw the park as far south as Firestone Country Club, annexed from Coventry Township in 1985.

Firestone Park is located in south Akron; bordering Coventry Twp. Firestone Park has easy access to two freeways, Interstate 77 and Interstate 277 / U.S. Highway 224. The 2000 U.S. census can explain the attraction objectively. It paints a portrait of an educated working-class population with good incomes and home values within driving distance to major metropolitan areas. Cleveland is only 40 minutes away from Firestone Park. Columbus, and Ohio State Football, is an easy two hour drive.

Firestone Park, itself, a public park shaped like the original Firestone Shield emblem, (see aerial picture) is at the heart of the community. It is surrounded by churches, a school, a community center, a new public library, and a small business district, affectionately, called Aster Avenue by us long time Park people. Generations of school children have played in the Park and bought everything from Emil's pizza to Lucky Shoes on Aster Avenue.
Firestone Park has been, and still is, a great place to live and raise a family! Now it's your turn! Please use this post as your own. I want to know how you feel about your neighborhood with pictures and stories!