- For Sale $425,000
- Property Type Retail - Freestanding
- Property Size 6,456 SF
- Lot Size 1.59 Acre
- Year Built 1918
- Date Updated Jun 8, 2026
Description
Positioned in the heart of Stow, Ohio (Akron Submarket), 4770 Darrow Rd offers a strategic location along a well-traveled commercial corridor with 13,000–20,000+ vehicles per day on nearby Darrow Rd and surrounding intersections.
The property sits within a dense and stable suburban trade area, supported by:
-Population exceeding 107,000 within 5 miles
-Average household incomes over $119,000 (5-mile radius)
-Strong household base with 64%+ homeownership nearby
This area benefits from proximity to Akron’s major employment drivers, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and education sectors, while also being positioned between Cleveland and Canton—making it a highly accessible and desirable location for both service-based businesses and long-term investment stability.This 6,456 SF retail building, currently configured as a daycare center, presents a compelling opportunity for both owner-users and investors seeking stable real estate in a low-vacancy market. Situated on 1.59 acres, the property offers functional flexibility, ample parking, and strong frontage along Hibbard Drive.
The Akron retail market remains fundamentally strong, with ~3.9% vacancy and steady rent growth, reinforcing long-term asset stability and leasing potential.
With zero current vacancy and strong demand for daycare and service-oriented retail, this asset is well-positioned for:
-Continued operation as a childcare facility
-Conversion to medical, office, or service retail
-Owner-user acquisition in a supply-constrained submarket
Highlights
- Flexible 6,456 SF Building on 1.59 Acres
- High-Traffic Location with Visibility
- Ideal for daycare, medical, office, or service retail users with room for parking and operational efficiency.
- Located near Darrow Rd with 13K–20K+ VPD, providing consistent exposure for any business use.
- Low Vacancy Market with Rental Upside
- Over $4.2 billion in buying power within 5 miles, supported by high-income households and stable population trends.
- Strong Demographics & Buying Power
- Submarket vacancy under 4% and rents trending upward, creating a strong environment for both investors and owner-users
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Simon Bast, MiCP
eXp Commercial
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Simon Bast, MiCP
eXp Commercial