$174,900
About this home
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.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- NOWDD
- MLS #
- 5244221
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Subdivision
- Franklin
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- September 11, 2026
- Stories
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.46 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
- District
- Kent City
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Kent City
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
- District
- Kent City
Walkability
Blended score for Kent'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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 12, 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.