View of property with uncovered parking - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
View of apartment building / complex featuring uncovered parking - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
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View of property exterior featuring brick siding and a lawn - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Hall with brick wall, hardwood / wood-style floors, and baseboard heating - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Hallway featuring dark colored carpet and baseboards - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Living room featuring french doors and wood style floors - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bedroom with light wood-type flooring and a walk in​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​ closet - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Kitchen featuring open shelves, stainless steel appliances, dark stone counters, light marble finish floors, and white cabinetry - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Living area featuring french doors, light marble finish floors, and a baseboard heating unit - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Full bathroom featuring vanity, a textured ceiling, and shower / tub combo with curtain - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Kitchen featuring white cabinets, black range with electric cooktop, light wood-type flooring, open shelves, and a textured ceiling - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Living area with carpet flooring and a textured ceiling - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Living room with wood finished floors - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Kitchen featuring open shelves, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, light marble finish flooring, and a textured ceiling - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bedroom with light wood-style floors and baseboards - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bathroom with vanity and shower / tub combo - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Doorway to property - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bedroom featuring light wood-style flooring and baseboards - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bedroom featuring light wood-style flooring and baseboards - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
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Laundry area featuring concrete block wall, baseboard heating, and washer and clothes dryer - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Utility room with water heater and a heating unit - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Aerial view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Bird's eye view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Aerial view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
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Drone / aerial view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Aerial view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Aerial view - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
View of side of building with brick siding - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
Drone / aerial view of a heavily wooded area - 540 W College Street, Oberlin
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$950,000

540 W College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
Listed by Joe Vaccaro · EXP Realty, LLC.
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1966

About this home

Rare investment opportunity in the heart of Oberlin — a town known for its historic charm, vibrant arts culture, and the nationally acclaimed Oberlin College Conservatory, ranked among the top programs in the country. Ideally located minutes from campus, Finney Chapel performances, Tappan Square gatherings, local shops, restaurants, and major highways, this beautifully maintained 11-unit multifamily property combines strong financial performance with long-term tenant appeal. This turnkey asset features a desirable unit mix of one studio, two one-bedroom, and eight two-bedroom apartments, with 10 of 11 units offering recently updated interiors designed to attract quality tenants. Recent capital improvements include a new boiler, two new water heaters, all new windows, keypad entry systems, updated kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded laundry machines, parking lot resurfaced, and new concrete patios were installed. Amenities include secure building entry, well-appointed common areas, revenue-producing onsite laundry, and numbered parking for each unit. The property has maintained an average 97% occupancy over the past 2.5 years, reaching 98% over the last calendar year, supported by stable, long-term tenancy. A 5.25% assumable loan is available. Full financials available upon request. An exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a well-positioned, income-producing asset in one of Northeast Ohio’s most distinctive and consistently desirable communities.

Property details

MLS
NOWDD
MLS #
5189597
Property type
Apartment
Subdivision
Russia
Status
Active
Days on market
91
On market date
March 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.37 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Oberlin Online School
1.04 mi away · Grades 0
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
Enrollment
1
District
Oberlin City Schools
Middle
Langston Middle School
1.05 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
207
Student:teacher ratio
9.4:1
District
Oberlin City Schools
High
Oberlin High School
1.32 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
245
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Oberlin City Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Oberlin's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

52
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks7
Schools9
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

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$190,000 down
$760,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,929
Property tax (est.)$792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 3, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.