1140 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501-1637 $240,000

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Beds/Baths: 2/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,064
Acreage: 0.23
Age:96 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PALA2066522
Subdivision: Akron Borough
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFELCTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. Charming 2-bedroom ranch style house with 2-car detached garage on a quarter acre lot. This house was built in 1929, has approx. 1,064 sq. ft. and features first floor kitchen with oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, double over stove, dining room, front living room with abundant windows for natural lighting, office or rec room, 2-bedrooms, full bathroom with tub shower, laundry room with shelving. Chestnut floors throughout and original chestnut wood trim on the main level. Fantastic covered front porch and side carport entrance. Basement level is 34' x 22' open area for future expansion, rear bilco door. Updated insulated windows and exterior doors, oil forced warm air heat, newer central A/C, good roof, double-D style breakers, updated electric water heater, public water/sewer. Detached 20' x 18' 2-car garage has 2 vinyl overhead doors, concrete floor, electric hook-up, good 4-sided roof, daylights out the back for additional storage. Backyard play area, desirable location close to most conveniences and Akron park. House is clean and ready for immediate occupancy. Great for first time home buyer or for an investment income producing property. Come and see how this could work for you!

Kitchen: 10 X 8 - Main
Dining Room: 11 X 11 - Main
Living Room: 12 X 11 - Main
Office: 11 X 9 - Main
Primary Bed: 11 X 9 - Main
Bedroom 2: 11 X 9 - Main
Full Bath: Main
Laundry: Main
Taxes: $3,209
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ephrata Area

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2; Attached Carport Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Frame Exterior

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Public Elementary (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Akron Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Akron 0.17 mi
Fulton Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 1.67 mi
Highland Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 2.1 mi
Brownstown Elementary School Conestoga Valley School District K–5 Brownstown 2.39 mi
Leola Elementary School Conestoga Valley School District K–5 Leola 4.64 mi
John R Bonfield Elementary School Warwick School District K–6 Lititz 4.85 mi
Clay Elementary School Ephrata Area School District K–4 Ephrata 4.94 mi

Public Middle (2 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ephrata Middle School Ephrata Area School District 7–8 Ephrata 1.99 mi
Ephrata Intermediate School Ephrata Area School District 5–6 Ephrata 1.99 mi

Public High (2 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lancaster County CTC-Brownstown Campus Lancaster County CTC 9–12 Ephrata 1.52 mi
Ephrata Senior High School Ephrata Area School District 9–12 Ephrata 1.72 mi

Private (32 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Bethany Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 0.81 mi
Diamond Road Parochial School Amish 1–7 Ephrata 1.1 mi
Metzlers Mennonite School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 1.36 mi
Pleasant Valley Paroch School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 1.48 mi
Millway School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 1.74 mi
Olive Branch Christian Academy Amish 1–9 Ephrata 1.95 mi
Conestoga View School Mennonite 2–8 Ephrata 2.19 mi
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School Mennonite K–8 Ephrata 2.24 mi
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ephrata 2.39 mi
Grace Christian School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 2.62 mi
Farmersville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 2.85 mi
Millport School Amish 1–8 Leola 2.92 mi
Wood Corner Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 3.19 mi
Springville Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 3.35 mi
Ephrata Mennonite School Mennonite K–12 Ephrata 3.38 mi
Fairview Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Lititz 3.39 mi
Center Square Amish School Amish 1–8 Bird In Hand 3.68 mi
Peaceful View School Mennonite 1–8 Leola 3.83 mi
Glenwood Parochial School Amish 1–8 Ephrata 3.92 mi
Penn Johns Parochial School Amish 1–8 Bird In Hand 4.01 mi
Grace Point Academy Church of the Nazarene Preschool–K Ephrata 4.02 mi
Wood Crest Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.04 mi
Quarry Road School Amish 1–8 Leola 4.18 mi
Owl Hill Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Lititz 4.23 mi
Lincoln Garden School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.3 mi
Lititz Area Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Lititz 4.33 mi
Goods Mennonite School Amish 1–8 Leola 4.37 mi
Hahnstown Mennonite School Mennonite 1–9 Ephrata 4.52 mi
Linden Grove School Amish 1–8 New Holland 4.62 mi
Cherry Grove Parochial School Mennonite 1–8 Ephrata 4.85 mi
Hinkletown Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–12 Ephrata 4.85 mi
Veritas Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Leola 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Akron (17501), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 24
  • Average salary of people in this community: $41,995

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,164
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.46
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 908 (48.5%)
  • Rented: 889 (47.5%)
  • Vacant: 76 (4.1%)
  • Total: 1,873

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 4,425
Households: 1,797
Median Age: 35.80

Climate and Weather

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.6%
  • Some High School: 5.0%
  • High School Graduate: 43.3%
  • Some College: 17.9%
  • Associate Degree: 7.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 5.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $61,771

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $781
  • Two Bedroom: $948
  • Three Bedroom: $1,128

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1140 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501-1637

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