Calling all Investors & Developers! Unique Kent property offering a variety of possibilities in an exceptional location just minutes from Kent State University and Downtown Kent. Situated on approximately 0.46 acres and zoned C-R (Commercial Residential), this property presents an opportunity for renovation, investment, or potential redevelopment. The ranch-style main home offers approximately 2,088 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The primary bedroom features its own en-suite half bath. The main level includes a kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, and breezeway, while the full basement provides plenty of storage or potential for additional use. Adding to the property's versatility is an in-law suite/apartment above the attached 2-car garage, featuring a kitchen, living room, spacious bedroom, and full bathroom. Whether used for additional living space, rental potential, guest accommodations, or another purpose, this separate living area adds significant flexibility. The property is in poor condition and requires repairs, updates, and renovation, offering an opportunity for someone with vision to bring the property back to life. Conveniently located approximately 2 minutes from Kent State University and Downtown Kent and about 10 minutes from NEOMED, with easy access to SR 43, SR 261, SR 59, I-76, and I-80. Enjoy close proximity to restaurants, bars, breweries, bike trails, shopping, and everything Kent has to offer. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities! Property is being offered in its current condition and is an excellent opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking for a property with potential in a highly convenient Kent location.
Details
MLS #
5244221
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1958
Days On Site
18
Listing Provided By
Jack Kohl Realty | Ryan Poland
Features
Bed(s)
4
Bath(s)
3 Total
SQ Feet
2,088
Garage
2
Basement
Y
Story(s)
1
Acreage
0.46
Property View
Yes
Exterior
Lot Features
Less Than Half Acre, Additional Land Available, Back Yard, Dead End, Irregular Lot, Private, Many Trees, Secluded, Wooded
Parking
Garage Yes / No
Yes
Parking Features
Attached, Driveway, Garage
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount
2460
Area Information
State
OH
County
Portage
City
Kent
Zip Code
44240
Community Name
Franklin
Listing VS Median (in Franklin)
Price: $174,900
low | high
Med: $325,000
35.820468839337% of Average
sqft: 2,088
low | high
Med: 1,959
56.17816091954% of Average
$ / sqft: $84
low | high
Med: $166
48.056732484194% of Average
On site: 18
low | high
Med: 13
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 44240
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 4
Avg $ Per SqFt: $177.93
Min Sale Price: $26,000
Max Sale Price: $401,000
Med Sale Price: $270,750
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 28
Avg $ Per SqFt: $153.38
Min Sale Price: $112,500
Max Sale Price: $1,108,250
Med Sale Price: $252,500
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 33
Avg $ Per SqFt: $153.16
Min Sale Price: $80,000
Max Sale Price: $550,000
Med Sale Price: $280,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 40
Avg $ Per SqFt: $161.26
Min Sale Price: $130,000
Max Sale Price: $525,000
Med Sale Price: $293,500
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 29
Avg $ Per SqFt: $142.35
Min Sale Price: $110,000
Max Sale Price: $719,900
Med Sale Price: $232,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 22
Avg $ Per SqFt: $153.83
Min Sale Price: $90,500
Max Sale Price: $610,000
Med Sale Price: $297,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 13
Avg $ Per SqFt: $143.81
Min Sale Price: $69,000
Max Sale Price: $536,500
Med Sale Price: $236,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 15
Avg $ Per SqFt: $146.83
Min Sale Price: $179,900
Max Sale Price: $815,000
Med Sale Price: $299,800
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $134.2
Min Sale Price: $130,000
Max Sale Price: $515,000
Med Sale Price: $269,075
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $169.18
Min Sale Price: $130,000
Max Sale Price: $690,000
Med Sale Price: $217,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 25
Avg $ Per SqFt: $127.66
Min Sale Price: $1,250
Max Sale Price: $380,000
Med Sale Price: $235,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $143.43
Min Sale Price: $1,000
Max Sale Price: $631,500
Med Sale Price: $225,000
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
4
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$177.93
Min Sale Price:
$26,000
Max Sale Price:
$401,000
Med Sale Price:
$270,750
Jul 2026
Sales:
28
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$153.38
Min Sale Price:
$112,500
Max Sale Price:
$1,108,250
Med Sale Price:
$252,500
Jun 2026
Sales:
33
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$153.16
Min Sale Price:
$80,000
Max Sale Price:
$550,000
Med Sale Price:
$280,000
May 2026
Sales:
40
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$161.26
Min Sale Price:
$130,000
Max Sale Price:
$525,000
Med Sale Price:
$293,500
Apr 2026
Sales:
29
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$142.35
Min Sale Price:
$110,000
Max Sale Price:
$719,900
Med Sale Price:
$232,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
22
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$153.83
Min Sale Price:
$90,500
Max Sale Price:
$610,000
Med Sale Price:
$297,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
13
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$143.81
Min Sale Price:
$69,000
Max Sale Price:
$536,500
Med Sale Price:
$236,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
15
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$146.83
Min Sale Price:
$179,900
Max Sale Price:
$815,000
Med Sale Price:
$299,800
Dec 2025
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$134.2
Min Sale Price:
$130,000
Max Sale Price:
$515,000
Med Sale Price:
$269,075
Nov 2025
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$169.18
Min Sale Price:
$130,000
Max Sale Price:
$690,000
Med Sale Price:
$217,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
25
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$127.66
Min Sale Price:
$1,250
Max Sale Price:
$380,000
Med Sale Price:
$235,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$143.43
Min Sale Price:
$1,000
Max Sale Price:
$631,500
Med Sale Price:
$225,000
MLS Number: 5244221
Ryan Poland – (330) 931-1403 – rpoland@jkohlre.com
Jack Kohl Realty – (330) 296-9997 – jkohlre@jkohlre.com
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MLS Number: 5244221
Ryan Poland – (330) 931-1403 – rpoland@jkohlre.com
Jack Kohl Realty – (330) 296-9997 – jkohlre@jkohlre.com