AKRON, Ohio -- If the walls at the historic Tri-Acres mansion at 1075 W. Market could talk, the stories they would tell.

Originally built in 1913 by C.W. Seiberling, the co-founder of Goodyear lived in the sprawling estate for 10 years. The O’Neil family, founders of the O’Neil’s department stores, called it home until 1937. Franciscan monks then occupied the mansion for the next 16 years as it became the Maryknoll Junior Seminary. The property switched hands in 1953 and used as a church. In 1988, the current owners purchased the home.

“They actually saved it from being torn down and began a true labor of love, painstakingly renovating the property over nearly 30 years, to take it back to its heyday,” says listing agent Catherine Haller of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty.

The landmark home is often compared to Stan Hywet Hall, Akron’s most famous mansion built by C.W.'s brother, Frank. In fact, the Goodyear brothers used many of the same artisans and craftsmen brought over from Europe to build the two homes.

The mansion is listed by the Department of the Interior as a historic landmark for its Georgian Revival architecture and the prominence of its original owner. The 17,000-sq. feet estate sits on three acres and has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms (5 full). On the market since December, Tri-Acres is available for $1.7 million.

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Address: 1075 W. Market St.

City: Akron

Price: $1,700,000

Size: 17,000 sq. ft.

Year built: 1913

No. bedrooms: 7

No. bathrooms: 5 full, 4 half

Lot size: 3.59 acres

School district: Akron City School District

Real estate agent and contact info: Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty

p: (330) 576-6453

e: catherine@challerteam.com

“Like many Akronites, I’ve always been intrigued by the truly, one-of-a-kind property, Tri Acres. Set back quite a distance from the main thoroughfare of West Akron, with it’s sprawling, front yard and stately pillars, it has always had a definite and certain mystique about it,” says listing agent Catherine Haller with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty.

Built by C.W. Seiberling in 1913, 1075 W. Market St has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms in 17,000 sq. ft. Listed by Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty, the home is available for $1.7 million. Photo by Daniel Hancock, Showcase Imaging

Says listing agent Catherine Haller: “It’s classic West Akron....the epitome of Akron. it’s withstood the test of times, both flourishing and surviving, with class and elegance, loyal and true - gracefully - as a crown jewel.”

The home features an updated kitchen on the second floor.

The open-floor plan includes the original Brazilian wood flooring and hand-carved wood details.

Built by C.W. Seiberling in 1913, 1075 W. Market St has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms in 17,000 sq. ft. Listed by Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty, the home is available for $1.7 million. Photo by Daniel Hancock, Showcase Imaging

The sunroom leads out to a peaceful koi pond and patio.

The grand home has 37 rooms and 12 fireplaces.

The property can be used as a commercial office, residence or both.

Built by C.W. Seiberling in 1913, 1075 W. Market St has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms in 17,000 sq. ft. Listed by Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty, the home is available for $1.7 million. Photo by Daniel Hancock, Showcase Imaging

Built by C.W. Seiberling in 1913, 1075 W. Market St has 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms in 17,000 sq. ft. Listed by Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty, the home is available for $1.7 million. Photo by Daniel Hancock, Showcase Imaging

“It’s classic West Akron-- the epitome of Akron. it’s withstood the test of times, both flourishing and surviving, with class and elegance, loyal and true -- gracefully -- as a crown jewel,” says listing agent Catherine Haller.

For more information on Tri-Acres mansion at 1075 W. Market St., contact Catherine Haller, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty at (330) 576-6453 or catherine@challerteam.com.

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