portage lakes: PORTAGE LAKES, OHIO MARKET REPORT FOR THE SUMMER OF 2011 - 08/16/11 09:54 AM

With summer slowly coming to an end I would like to give you the statistics on the activity for lakefront homes
on Portage Lakes, Ohio. The economy has been evident in the local activity. There should have been many more
homes sold. The lakefront buyers are looking but taking longer to make decisions, if they make decisions at all.
The sellers who really have to sell are waiting longer to get their homes sold and taking reductions to encourage
buyers to browse! Our rainy spring held the buyers at bay and when June hit they did start looking. If you … (2 comments)

portage lakes: 2945 S. Main Street in Akron, Ohio is zoned B-2 for Small Business!!! - 05/06/10 08:28 AM

                          2945 S. Main Street in Akron, Ohio 44319..............priced to sell at $129,900
This beautiful well cared for colonial has large rooms and is zoned B-2 for a small business! It is located
in the Portage Lakes area and was once a flower shop. It has a walk-out basement with a 2 car attached
garage and paved driveway. It has plenty of parking situated on a corner! There are 3 possible 4 bed-
rooms and 1 1/2 baths. The living room is across the full front of the home with the 2 bay windows! The
formal dining room is large enough for … (3 comments)

portage lakes: PORTAGE LAKES IS IN SPRING BLOOM! - 04/07/10 02:37 PM

The Portage Lakes are situated in the township of Coventry just south
of Akron, Ohio. The township was established in 1806!

Coventry township built the clocktower and park along East Reservoir.

The Portage Lakes Division of Wildlife District 3 Headquarters is
on Portage Lakes Dr. and they have a park there and a fish
hatchery!

This young couple were fishing at the District 3 park today on North
Reservoir!

Kieffer Marine is now located where Leighton' s Boathouse used to be
on East Reservoir. You can dock a boat there for the season, buy boats
or parts … (6 comments)

portage lakes: 3841 Heron Watch, City of Green, Ohio OPEN HOUSE!!! - 04/07/10 09:22 AM

      3841 HERON WATCH IN THE CITY OF GREEN, OHIO IS OPEN APRIL 10TH FROM 1PM TO 3PM
This spectacular home is priced at $549,900 and offers every amenity that you could ask for in a
Portage Lakes lake home! It has its own dock on East Reservoir! It features 2 master bedrooms,
one on the first floor and one on the second floor. This home has an open floor plan with a 2
story great room open to the beech custom gourmet kitchen and eating area! It is very modern
and has fabulous lighting to accent its modern decor! … (3 comments)

portage lakes: PORTAGE LAKES LAKEFRONT MARKET REPORT for March 2010 - 04/02/10 06:08 AM

Portage Lakes lakefront home sales for March 2010 was a bit slow with only one sale. That means that
the 47 active listings owners are probably quite motivated to sell! The interest rates are hovering
around  5% fixed and there are still tax incentives for many until the end of April. It has never been
a better time to buy your Portage Lakes lakefront dream home!! Come to Portage Lakes and buy a
lifestyle! Call me today for your lakefront list of homes!
Portage Lakes Active Listings........................47
Highest Active Listing...................................$1,100.000
Lowest Active Listing....................................$89,900
Average days on market..............................181 days
Portage Lakes … (6 comments)

portage lakes: SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN PORTAGE LAKES! - 03/20/10 07:35 AM

Portage Lakes, Ohio is waking out of it's winter freeze to a pretty pink spring! This photo was
taken this morning just before the sun popped over Long Lake!  The Harbor Inn opened the
dock this week, so let the party begin on the Portage Lakes!! That is the meeting place for many
in the Portage Lakes. We have so much fun to look forward to this spring and summer! The
Portage Lakes is known for boating, swimming, sailing, rowing, good eats, good spirits and very
friendly people! Tonight my favortie band, Highway 61 will be playing at the Upper … (25 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes Lakefront Market Report for January 2010 - 02/01/10 07:39 AM

Portage Lakes Ohio lakefront real estate activity is still alive in January 2010!
There were 3 sales and 4 pending sales in January, and for a cold winter
month that is good. The lakefront buyers are waking up to realize if they
want to buy a lakefront for the coming spring/summer season they had
better look now. Portage Lakes lakefront first time buyers will find some
affordable homes and still can take advantage of the first time buyer tax
credit if they are under contract by April 30th!! Portage Lakes lakefront
move up buyers can earn a tax credit if … (3 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes Lakefront Market Report for December 2009 - 01/04/10 07:23 AM

Portage Lakes lakefront market was active for December 2009, and it looks like there were
people out there finding some really good bargains on the lake in this cold winter month!
I predict that 2010 is going to be a banner year for the lakefront market and buyers are
going to continue to find good buys from the motivated sellers out there! Portage Lakes
lakefronts will always be sought after, and this may be the year you can get the best  deal
on your dream lakeftont home!
ACTIVE LISTINGS..........................49
AVERAGE PRICE............................$360,339
AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT..................176
AVERAGE PRICE/SF........................$136
 
PENDING LISTINGS........................9
… (8 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes Lakefront Market Report for November 2009 - 12/07/09 02:05 PM

The sales are continuing to come in for Portage Lakes Lakefront properties! The phone
is still ringing and we Realtors(R) are busy helping clients find the right home for their
lake fun! Remember winter is still a beautiful time around the lakes!
 
November Active Listings on Portage Lakes.................................56
Median price............................................................................$244,900
Average price/square foot.........................................................$132
Average Days on Market...........................................................159
 
November Contingent Listings on Portage Lakes..........................2
Median price............................................................................$241,950
Average price/square foot..........................................................$143
Average Days on Market............................................................195
 
November Pending Listings on Portage Lakes...............................5
Median Price.............................................................................$259,000
Average Price/SF.......................................................................$121
Average Days on Market.............................................................58
 
November Sold Listings on Portage Lakes.....................................5
Median Price..............................................................................$251,880
Average Price/SF........................................................................$110
… (0 comments)

portage lakes: Nativity at Cornerstone Church in Portage Lakes - 12/02/09 08:10 AM

If you would like to see a life size nativity scene, drive by Cornerstone Church at 578 Killian Road
in Portage Lakes, Ohio. This beautiful scene was acquired by Cornerstone Church from the old
O'neils department store display that we baby boomers remember from our youth! Come by to
see this nostalgic and fabulous display during the month of December! This is a must see for all
visitors to Portage Lakes, Ohio!
… (12 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes loves the Goodyear Blimp! - 11/15/09 09:51 AM

The Goodyear Blimp is a commonsight in the skies over Akron, Ohio.Portage Lakes sees the blimp oftenbecause they cruise over the lakesand the Firestone Country Club during golf tournaments! No matterhow many times you see the blimpyou still get as giddy as a school kidwhen you see that familiar airship!
… (8 comments)

portage lakes: 3489 S. BENDER AVENUE, AKRON, OHIO 44319 - 11/07/09 09:40 AM
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*********3489 S. Bender Avenue, Akron, Ohio in Portage Lakes*********
Listed for sale at $66,900
This cute little cottage needs a family to take it from livable to lovely! This one is fool er,
because it is over 1600 square feet of living area with a walk-out lower level. I has a
separate living area in the rear that is an efficiency apartment. It is a short walk to
the Knapp Recreation area on Portage Lakes and a short distance to I-77 with access
to Akron/Canton/Cleveland!
http://3489Bender.stoufferrealty.com is the direct link to view this property!
Call me for your private showing today!
… (8 comments)

portage lakes: PORTAGE LAKES, OHIO Lakefront Market Report for October 2009 - 11/05/09 08:35 AM

******OCTOBER 2009 PORTAGE LAKES, OHIO LAKEFRONT MARKET REPORT*****
Active Listings.........................55
Lowest Price............................$75,000
Highest Price...........................$1,180,000
Average Days on Market..........156 days
Average Price per SF................$133

Contingent Listings..................2
Average Days on Market..........164

Pending Listings.......................8
Lowest Price............................$104,000
Highest Price...........................$375,000
Average Days on Market...........48
Average Price per SF................$114

Sold Listings............................5
Lowest Price............................$80,000
Highest Price...........................$435,000
Average Days on Market..........103
Average Price per SF...............$121
At 5 sales per month we have an inventory of Portage Lakes lakefront homes of
11 months. What this  means for buyers is a great selection and sellers who are
motivated. It is a great time to buy a … (4 comments)

portage lakes: Halloween Parties in Portage Lakes for" Big Kids!" - 10/29/09 08:34 AM

Look for Veronica Krug and the Back Alley Gatorz at the Innfield Lounge at
861 Wooster Road West in Barberton on Friday night for a Halloween Party
with prizes for best costume and good food and cheap drinks! Come on out
for a great night with Veronica and the Back Alley Gatorz!! Come in costume and
join in the Halloween fun!

Halloween Night ,Saturday, will be a fun night with Highway 61 at Club Maxx at Dietz's
on Rt. 619 in Portage Lakes, Ohio.   Highway 61 delivers R & B with gusto and you will
have a great time … (6 comments)

portage lakes: Want to have Stars in your Eyes?? - 10/24/09 08:02 AM

The Portage Lakes State Park off of Rt. 93 in the New Franklin area offers
a small observatory in their parking lot. It is away from the city lights and a
 great place to see the stars! Portage Lakes State Park has so many
offerings for all seasons just visit their website!
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/portage/
The astronomy club has a website http://www.acaoh.org/
Come to Portage Lakes, Ohio for a visit and stay for a lifestyle!
… (9 comments)

portage lakes: Red Fall Foliage in Portage Lakes, Ohio - 10/12/09 06:08 AM

There is no place more beautiful than Ohio for fall color! Portage Lakes, Ohio is bursting with color
and it will only get better this week with the very cool nights we are having!! Come to Portage Lakes, Ohio
for a visit and you will see what I love about my home town! Portage Lakes, Ohio has many lakes
that are great for boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, fishing and just good ole plain relaxing!
The restaurants and bars that offer great food and fine entertainment always deliver! Portage Lakes
is an Ohio state park and you can learn … (16 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes, Ohio Lakefront Market Report for September 2009 - 10/01/09 08:39 AM


Portage Lakes, Ohio lakefront market report for September 2009 shows a slowdown of sales.
The pendings are obviously taking longer to close. There are still many lake homes for sale in
Portage Lakes, Ohio. First time buyers, or those who haven't owned in the past 3 years can
still take advantage of the $8000 tax credit if they close on a property by November 30th!
Portage Lakes, Ohio
Active Listings :             62
    Avg. List Price:          $333,327
    Avg. Days on Mkt:      155 days
    Highest price:            $1,395,000
    Lowest price:             $73,900
Pending Listings:           7
     Avg. List Price:          $234,986
     Avg. Days … (6 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes, Ohio - 08/08/09 06:31 AM


The sleepy Portage Lakes wakes up to the swimming geese at sunrise,this morning was particulary beautiful because of the reflection on Long Lake and the geese posing for this photo! It is always a vacationin Portage Lakes, Ohio. There is always something to do here, with our series of  lakes on and off  the "main chain".  Portage Lakes, Ohiohas 3 levels of  lakes and the "main chain" is the highest level,  HowerLake and North Reservoir are lower, and Long Lake is the lowest lake.Because of the different levels of the lakes the early residents, the nativeAmerican Indians had to … (5 comments)

portage lakes: Big Bass Catch on Turkeyfoot Lake Today! - 08/01/09 04:20 PM

I was lucky enough to be sunning myself on Turkeyfoot Lake today
when I saw Petey catch this 18" bass! He was really excited and it was
measured so I know it  really isn't a "fish story"!! Portage Lakes
has many bass tournaments through the season and Petey is going
to be in one in 2 weeks! After he measured this beauty he threw it
back! I told him I was thinking it was a good meal! He said he will
catch it again in 2 weeks when he fishes in the Portage Lakes bass
tournament! Quite a confident fisherman … (7 comments)

portage lakes: Portage Lakes Entertainment is Endless!! - 07/31/09 05:34 AM
When it comes to entertainment the Portage Lakes Ohio offers many venues to kick back and relax!

You can dine on the dock at the Harbor Inn at Portage Lakes! The food
is great and the servers are friendly! Try the pomegranate sangria!

The colorful outdoor bar at the Harbor Inn at Portage Lakes is a favored
meeting place for the locals. When it is really hot the palm trees have
misters to keep you cool! When it is raining you are covered and can
still enjoy Portage Lakes own Key West! The bar tenders are friendly!

The … (6 comments)

 
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