1257 Kenmore Blvd

Welcome to 1257 Kenmore Blvd, a top-to-bottom renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex unit tucked onto one of the quietest stretches of Akron's most exciting up-and-coming corridor. Set just behind Shadyside Park, this oversized floor plan delivers the rare combination renters are looking for in 2026: real character, modern finishes, and a neighborhood that's actually going somewhere. Step inside and every detail has been thoughtfully brought back to life. The kitchen has been completely refreshed with updated cabinetry, a modern sink and faucet, and a full stainless steel Frigidaire appliance package ready for everything from weeknight dinners to weekend entertaining. The brand-new bathroom carries the same careful attention to finish and function. Throughout the main level you'll find restored original hardwood floors paired with new LVP in the wet areas, while plush new carpet upstairs keeps the bedrooms warm and quiet. The entire unit has been freshly painted, updated windows let in beautiful natural light, and a recently installed central HVAC system delivers consistent year-round comfort. This is also a duplex that actually lives like a home. The walls between units have been soundproofed for true single-family quiet, the basement is fully separated and waterproofed for clean, dry storage, and washer & dryer hookups are ready for your machines. Outside, the covered, refinished front porch is the kind of spot you'll genuinely use morning coffee, evening unwind. A brand-new concrete driveway provides private, non-shared parking with ample additional off-street space, and the private backyard comes complete with a storage shed and firepit, perfect for weekend gatherings. The location is what makes this one special. You're in Kenmore the neighborhood Akron has been quietly transforming into a true arts-and-music district. The Better Kenmore CDC hosts year-round events along the BLVD, from First Fridays and the BLVD Block Party to live music, paint-and-sip nights, and pop-up art galleries. The Rialto Theatre, Buzzbin Courtyard, and SCF Studios are all within walking distance. When you want to leave the BLVD behind, you're roughly 10 minutes from downtown Akron, 15 minutes to Portage Lakes State Park for boating, fishing, and summer weekends on the water, and just minutes from the Towpath Trail, Summit Lake, and Firestone Metro Park. This is a rare opportunity to plant roots on a street that's only getting better at a price point that won't last as the BLVD continues to grow. Features & Highlights Interior Spacious 2 bed / 1 bath duplex unit Restored original hardwood floors New LVP flooring + new upstairs carpet Entire unit freshly painted Updated windows throughout Recently installed central HVAC system Soundproofed walls between units true single-family quiet Kitchen & Bath Completely refreshed kitchen cabinetry Modern sink and faucet Full stainless steel Frigidaire appliance package Brand-new, fully renovated bathroom Lower Level & Laundry Fully separated basement Professionally waterproofed for clean, dry storage Washer & dryer hookups in unit Outdoor & Parking Covered, refinished front porch Brand-new concrete driveway private, not shared Ample additional off-street parking Private backyard with storage shed and firepit Location Quiet residential pocket of Kenmore Blvd, directly behind Shadyside Park Walkable to Kenmore Blvd's restaurants, Rialto Theatre, art galleries, and First Friday events ~10 minutes to downtown Akron ~15 minutes to Portage Lakes Easy access to I-76, I-77, and the Towpath Trail