1028 Jefferson Ave

For Lease

1028 Jefferson Ave, Akron, OH 44302

For details on retail space available at 1028 Jefferson Ave, see the property details section below. Visit the location details section for additional info on access to and from the property, as well as regarding nearby amenities. For any questions of particular interest or to request a tour of the listing, reach out using the contact form or broker details listed below.

Contacts

Adrian Sanchez

The Highland Hill

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Property Size 1,700 SF
  • Year Built 1915
  • Date Updated Jun 20, 2026

This versatile 1,700 sq. ft. commercial storefront is located on the first floor of a charming historic four-unit building. Brand new front windows upstairs and exterior paint around front storefront windows completed June 2026. The space offers an open, flexible room that’s perfect for a studio, office, gallery, or small retail business. There’s two separate smaller rooms and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, stove, and sink. Keep or remove depending on your needs. There’s also a private bathroom. A huge recently cleaned-out basement is available for extra storage. 

 

Extra large front windows bring in a ton of natural light and offer excellent street visibility, while high ceilings add to the open feel. The unit’s layout makes it easy to customize for a variety of business needs. Conveniently situated on a quiet street next door to Akron Honey's production facility and just minutes from Highland Square Theatre, Mustard Seed Market, and House Three Thirty. This location offers both neighborhood charm and close proximity to downtown Akron. Tenants enjoy a dedicated parking spot directly in front of the building and there’s free street parking available on Jefferson Ave. Additional parking in large lot behind building available if needed. Apartment upstairs available for lease too— a convenient live upstairs/work downstairs opportunity!

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Location

  • City Akron, OH
  • Neighborhood Highland Square
  • Zip Code 44302

Points of Interest

  • Anytime Taxi Cab

    1.36 miles

  • Akron Northside

    1.92 miles

  • Rides 4 Less

    4.81 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.39 miles

  • Amer's West Hill Marathon

    0.80 miles

  • Circle K

    1.03 miles

  • BP

    1.77 miles

  • Marathon

    2.32 miles

  • Guest Parking

    1.59 miles

  • P3 Buchtel Parking Deck - Akron Children's Hospital

    1.66 miles

  • P2 Exchange Parking Deck - Akron Children's Hospital

    1.72 miles

  • Lower Lot

    1.80 miles

  • P1 Bowery Parking Deck - Akron Children's Hospital

    1.82 miles

  • Parking Deck

    1.86 miles

  • West Campus Parking Deck

    2.09 miles

  • Big Bend Trailhead Parking

    2.22 miles

  • Lot 69

    2.22 miles

  • Lee Angelo's

    0.02 miles

  • Wally Waffle

    0.34 miles

  • Irie Jamaican Kitchen

    0.35 miles

  • Upper Crust

    0.35 miles

  • Chipotle

    0.36 miles

  • Platinum Dragon

    0.37 miles

  • Southern Comfort Kitchen Ohio

    0.37 miles

  • Hibachi Xpress Highland Square

    0.38 miles

  • Aladdin's Eatery

    0.42 miles

  • Mary Coyle Ice Cream

    0.43 miles

  • The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe

    0.31 miles

  • Save-A-Lot

    1.41 miles

  • El Tule Mexican Grocery

    1.49 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    1.49 miles

  • Big Lots

    1.64 miles

  • Acme Fresh Market No. 1

    1.69 miles

  • RSVP

    2.19 miles

  • ALDI

    2.46 miles

  • Freshway

    2.71 miles

  • Target

    3.58 miles

1028 Jefferson Ave Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    1028 Jefferson Ave is located in Highland Square, which is home to a total of 2 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 1028 Jefferson Ave is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Highland Square is 41. The average household income here is $69,743 per year.

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