157 S Balch St, Akron, OH 44302
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OFF MARKET

157 S Balch St
Akron, OH 44302

Highland Square
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,776 sqft

$140,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $956/mo*
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$140,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $956/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,776 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1909
Living Area
1,776 sqft
Price/Sqft
$79
Parking
Garage

Description

Colonial style Three bedroom, one bath, and a full finished attic that could double for a 4th bedroom. Beautiful woodwork throughout, old style charm, and offers a woodburning fireplace in living room. It also has a great sitting room with built in bench and bayed window. Property sold AS IS.
157 S Balch St, Akron, OH 44302 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,776 sqft single-family home in Highland Square, built in 1909. It last sold for $131,900 on Dec 29, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,200, with a rent estimate of $1,170/month.

Home Details for 157 S Balch St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909Year Updated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price History for 157 S Balch St

DatePriceEventSource
12/29/2022$131,900Sold
MLS Now #4412369
11/29/2022$129,000PendingMLS Now #4412369
11/25/2022$129,000PriceChange
MLS Now #4412369
11/03/2022$139,000PriceChange
MLS Now #4412369
10/25/2022$149,000PriceChange
MLS Now #4412369
10/19/2022$159,000PriceChange
MLS Now #4412369
09/29/2022$169,000Listed For SaleMLS Now #4412369
07/01/2013$10,500Sold
N/A
12/20/2011$10,121Sold
N/A
12/02/2011$10,000PendingAgent Provided
11/09/2011$10,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/09/2011$42,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Akron

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$143K
$14.13KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$109
$9MoM
Available listings
863
84MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,766
Assessment$76,030
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 157 S Balch St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
303 Grove St, Akron, OH
0.11
Single-Family Home
$136,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,999
91 Westwood Ave, Akron, OH
0.13
Single-Family Home
$108,000
01/16/26
3
1
1,613
333 Cloverdale Ave, Akron, OH
0.24
Single-Family Home
$94,000
04/08/26
3
1
1,622
180 S Balch St, Akron, OH
0.06
Single-Family Home
$145,000
08/13/25
4
1.5
1,637
295 Grove St, Akron, OH
0.13
Single-Family Home
$110,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,840
212 Gale St, Akron, OH
0.18
Single-Family Home
$115,000
04/08/26
4
1.5
1,671
68 Mount View Ave, Akron, OH
0.46
Single-Family Home
$157,000
10/30/25
4
1
2,080
98 Beck Ave, Akron, OH
0.39
Single-Family Home
$98,000
02/03/26
4
1
2,010
66 N Balch St, Akron, OH
0.40
Single-Family Home
$107,300
06/29/26
3
1
1,719
177 Rhodes Ave, Akron, OH
0.20
Single-Family Home
$128,000
09/29/25
4
1.5
2,410

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Square
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What Locals Say about Highland Square

At least 122 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

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  • Nate
    "One of the best neighborhoods in Akron. Houses with character, good community and everything you need close by. "
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  • G. Jesiolowski
    "Buses are not reliable unfortunately. Our family relies on a car. Within five minute drive we can access lots of parks. Walking distance to lovely library and health food store."
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  • Dezzyd98
    "I love it here I’ve been here awhile now and never had no issues friendly people good vibes and entertainment"
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  • Trulia User
    "Porch Rocket, trick or treating, community garden, karaoke nights, best coffee places in town and more "
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  • Trulia User
    "Porchrockr is amazing. Happens once a year in August. Highland square is a great area but West Akron is broad area and many of these questions do not apply to the whole area. Highland Square USA unique area and the bars have many events. "
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  • Y B
    "As transplants from the East Coast, we were trying to decide between Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, and Highland Square. We're so happy we landed here in Highland Square because it's got everything we want without the stuff we don't want. Food, walkability, safety, schools, neighborhood events, etc. So we bought a house --- we're staying! The vibe is everything."
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  • Trulia User
    "not picking up after there animals letting them tear people's trash barking all dog owners love people who clean after there pets and keep them under control especially if there's children around"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of nice parks in the area and very well maintained. Highland Square Library is great and has a lot to offer as free activities. And the history of the old theater is a great place to watch a family movie with inexpensive concessions! "
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  • Tom P.
    "walking distance to bars, great metro parks and dog parks, Mustard Seed Market, porchroker, Pride, Akron Marathon, public library."
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  • Tom P.
    "There are a lot of bars on the main strip, but it is safe and not too crazy. The library is great and with a Walgreens on the corner and a Mustard Seed Market you can feel taken care of. Plenty of nice parks as well. "
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  • Renee B.
    "Most people are respectful and keep their dogs leashes and clean up after them. Sidewalks make it safer, but some are old and uneven"
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  • Meganlouiseshane
    "I’ve lived in the square for the last 8 years, I love my neighborhood and my neighbors. It’s a very unique place."
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  • Wiltrout W.
    "Angel falls coffee shop is delightful and homey feeling and the local one screen theatre is charming and serves alcohol. "
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  • Paula K.
    "Festivals like PorchRokr and Taste of Akron, Farmer’s Market, Akron Marathon route, Akron Pride Fest"
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  • Avril C. F.
    "This neighbourhood is great! Well kept houses, safe environment and parks with activities with five minutes walking distance. Home to porch rockr and other festivals. Quiet for being close to downtown, but still close enough you can hear Lock 3 concerts and the St V band play. "
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  • melytra.bee
    "Highland Square is more distant from the highway than other neighborhoods/areas but that means it feels much homier. Most of the houses around me are older/historic, very quaint, with gardens and people walking dogs all the time. "
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  • Jake M.
    "porchrckr every year, and farmers markets weekly in summer and fall. local historic movie theater within walking distance. "
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  • Randidwen
    "Highland Square is a very diversified area. I would describe it as it’s own town on the sidelines of a city. "
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  • John M. W.
    "Many people walk the streets for exercise. It seems to be oriented pretty well for families. It appears to be patrolled very well by police. We have a fire station close by as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "That this is a very dog friendly neighborhood. I see people walking their dogs on a daily basis. And the neighborhood park has doggy bags available for Potty pick up."
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  • Alyssa F.
    "Not a good area at all. Highland square is decent. But, lock your doors and get insurance on everything you own. Akron in general is so bad anymore... "
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  • Johnyklassb
    "it is a very dog friendly neighborhood, even if you have a pit breed. i can't walk 1 block without someone saying hi to me and my 110lbs pit/mastiff mix. "
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  • Msteensen
    "Lots of school zones on the way to route 8. Lots of crossing guards in these school zones that never make children learn to be patient. Nicer area of Akron."
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  • John W.
    " I’ve lived hereApproximately 16 years. We just had porch Rocker this past weekend and that is one of several social events that take place in this neighborhood and it brings lots of people here. I enjoy the quietness of the neighborhood. I would recommend it to others"
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  • rachel m.
    "Highland square is a nice area for the most part but keep your doors locked and get renters insurance. "
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  • Caitlin K.
    "Christie park has a farmers market every Thursday in the summer, frequent street parties up the road, porch rokr live music festival in the summer, square fest vendor and performance event in the summer, and more. There’s always something going on "
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  • Shamikaj1991
    "My neighborhood is very unique because of the people in it and I have grown up here and watch other kids grow here as well and the schools in the area as well "
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