Updated Two-Unit Duplex

1036-1038 Emma Avenue Akron, OH 44302

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For Sale
$250,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Akron, OH

Property size:
2,678 SF
Lot size:
0.14 Acres
Price / SF:
$93/SF
Added:
Jul 8, 2026
Days on Market:
4
Last Refresh:
Jul 11 at 8:06 am

Property Features for 1036-1038 Emma Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Laundry Room, Bedroom 3
Parking features
Driveway, Garage, Open
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Standard status
Active
APN
6730823
Size
2,678 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
3066

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1920
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
AluminumSiding
Roof type
Asphalt

Listing agent Catherine N Haller License #2005014369

Listing office EXP Realty, LLC. 159 Crocker Park Blvd. #400, Dublin, OH

Listing date Jul 8, 2026

MLS# 5226026 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 MLS Now. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This updated two-unit duplex offers two bedrooms and one full bath in each unit, with a kitchen, dining room, and additional office or nook space. Both units include extensive built-in cabinetry, storage, and characteristic woodwork. The property also features separate meters, supporting independent utility measurement for each unit. A basement with a walk-out door provides access to a path leading to the garage and backyard, and there is additional storage for both apartments in the lower level. Shared laundry is available, and the coin-operated washer and dryer are described as negotiable. Each unit has both a front porch and a back porch, adding outdoor space for everyday living. The exterior includes a partially fenced yard and a two-car garage in the back.

The property is located at 1036-1038 Emma Avenue in Akron, Ohio, within a described owner-occupied residential area of West Akron/Highland Square. The lot size is listed at 0.1377 acres, with a total property size of 2,678 square feet.

For buyers or operators seeking a residential income property with two well-sized units, this duplex presents a straightforward two-family configuration. The seller notes multiple updates, including fresh paint, copper plumbing, rewired and updated electric panels, insulation blown into walls, a new roof, new sidewalks, new windows, water heaters, a new garage door, and exterior painting. The combination of separate meters, porches, and the attached lower-level access to garage and yard may appeal to tenants looking for comfortable, functional layouts.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with separate meters for each unit (one ground level; one upstairs).
  • Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, kitchen, dining room, and shared interior features plus front and back porches.
  • Property includes a two‑car garage in the back and a partially fenced yard.

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $41.1k $15.36
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$0.78
EGI $39.0k $14.58
− OpEx −$17.6k −$6.56
NOI $21.5k $8.02
2,678 SF · lease $15.36/SF/yr · vacancy 5.10% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$350.3K
$306.6K – $408.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,524 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.81%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$306.7K
$268.4K – $357.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,470 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$657.2K
$575.1K – $766.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,004 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.40%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Skin Care Clinic Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Electrical Service Grocery & Convenience Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained duplex with separate meters, two porches per unit, and a two-car garage with yard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1036-1038 Emma Avenue Akron, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with separate meters for each unit (one ground level; one upstairs).; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, kitchen, dining room, and shared interior features plus front and back porches.; Property includes a two‑car garage in the back and a partially fenced yard.
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