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$925 / Month

279 Wheeler St

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Akron, OH 44304

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,308 SF

About This Property

AVAILABLE NOW $925/month (Tenant pays all Utilities) $1100/month (Owner pays all Utilities) Check out the Virtual Tour: Welcome to your new home in Akron, OH! This charming 1308-square-foot apartment, built in 1900, uniquely blends historic character and modern amenities. With three bedrooms and one bathroom, there is plenty of space for you to make this apartment your own. The bonus room provides additional flexibility for a home office, workout space, or hobby room. The apartment has a refrigerator and oven-cooktop, making meal prep a breeze. The air conditioner will keep you cool during the hot summer months, and washer-dryer hookups make laundry day convenient. Pets are welcome in this apartment, whether you are a pet owner or enjoy the company of furry friends. Located in a vibrant neighborhood in Akron, you will have easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. A no-smoking policy lets you breathe easily, knowing your home is smoke-free. Don't miss the opportunity to call this spacious and inviting apartment your new home. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see what this apartment offers. Gross Income - 3x the rent. No evictions in the last five years. No felony criminal history in the previous five years. Credit score 575 or above. Must have verifiable rental history for the past 12-24 months. Suppose you have registered service animals or documentation from a mental health or medical professional that you have pets as emotional support animals. In that case, we will accept them in any property we manage. Anthony M Fraser, GRI, Broker, Property Manager, KMLK Property Management, 141 Broad Blvd, Suite 102, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221, (office) or (mobile), ,

279 Wheeler St is a condo located in Summit County and the 44304 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Akron City School District attendance zone.

Location
279 Wheeler St, Akron,
OH 44304
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Downtown Akron is a neighborhood next to the University of Akron. This charming community is encompassed by a large arts and culture district, where residents enjoy seeing a musical at the Akron Civic Theatre or watching their kids explore the exhibitions at the Akron Children’s Museum.

Another fun-filled activity popular with the locals is catching a RubberDucks game at Canal Park. Lock 3 serves as an outdoor venue that frequently hosts morning yoga sessions and 5K running events. Great bars and restaurants are in walking distance of both venues.

Residents of Downtown Akron enjoy close proximity to Interstate 77, area hospitals, as well as the Akron Art Museum. Glendale Park is a large green space perfect for exploring – be sure to check out the Glendale Steps, a historic city landmark. Cleveland, Ohio is an approximately 60-minute drive from Downtown Akron, while the Akron Fulton International Airport is only 15 minutes.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 523-525 Sq Ft $375 $912 $1,200
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 648-653 Sq Ft $500 $1,217 $2,850
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 912-920 Sq Ft $400 $1,447 $3,100
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1020 Sq Ft $400 $1,403 $4,950
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1145 Sq Ft $415 $1,156 $4,938
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Akron
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Kent State University
Drive: 23 min 14.4 mi
Stark State College
Drive: 23 min 16.6 mi
Kent State University, Stark
Drive: 26 min 17.0 mi
279 Wheeler St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from University of Akron. It is also near Kent State University and Stark State College.
Schools
Leggett Community Learning Center
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
388 Students
Attendance Zone
North High School
Public High School
Grades PK & 9-12
896 Students
Attendance Zone
Barberton Elementary School East
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
661 Students
Nearby
Jennings Community Learning Center
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
854 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Mary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
225 Students
Nearby
Archbishop Hoban High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
809 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

279 Wheeler St is near Akron-Canton Regional, located 13.5 miles or 19 minutes away, and Cleveland-Hopkins International, located 42.2 miles or 58 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Akron Northside
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Big Bend
Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
Botzum
Drive: 18 min 8.0 mi
Indigo Lake
Drive: 24 min 10.7 mi
Peninsula Depot (Lock 29)
Drive: 24 min 15.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Akron-Canton Regional
 Drive: 19 min 13.5 mi
Cleveland-Hopkins International
 Drive: 58 min 42.2 mi

Walkability Near 279 Wheeler St Akron, OH 44304

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 279 Wheeler St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Unnamed Center
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
The Bowery District
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Quaker Square Mall
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
279 Wheeler St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Akron Zoo
 Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Cascade Valley Metro Park - South
 Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Goodyear Heights Metro Park
 Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Gorge Metro Park
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Firestone Metro Park
 Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
279 Wheeler St has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Akron Zoo, Cascade Valley Metro Park - South, and Goodyear Heights Metro Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Akron Children's Hospital
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Summa Health System
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Akron General Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
279 Wheeler St has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Akron Children's Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Youngstown Airport AFRS
Drive: 66 min 53.8 mi
Mansfield Lahm Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 83 min 65.7 mi
279 Wheeler St is 53.8 miles from Youngstown Airport AFRS, and is convenient to other military bases, including Mansfield Lahm Airport Air Guard Station.

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