Offered at $389,900 ($106/sq ft), the Haman and Lidia Bordner House is a museum-grade 1880 red brick Italianate listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spanning 3,686 sq ft on a fully enclosed 0.76-acre corner lot in Canton, Ohio, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath estate originally anchored a 250-acre farmstead before the West Manor neighborhood developed around it.
The home represents an extraordinarily preserved period artifact—featuring unpainted native chestnut and walnut millwork, a curved main entry staircase, 28-foot double parlors, and original theater draperies from the Canton Palace Theater.
It pairs these historic assets with a 2026 ground-up custom kitchen renovation and updated major mechanicals.
Property Snapshot
Price: $389,900 ($106/sq ft)
Location: 4522 7th St SW, Canton, OH 44710
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Square Footage: 3,686 sq ft
Year Built: 1880
Lot Size: 0.76 Acres (Gated corner parcel with fieldstone perimeter wall)
Historic Designation: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (no restrictive local preservation covenants)
School District: Perry Local School District
Architectural Highlights & Capital Improvements
Museum-Grade Architectural Elements: Carved sandstone lintel over entry, bracketed eaves, curved front sunporch, marble fireplace mantels, crystal gasoliers, and an original sitting room with carved oak overmantel and built-in secretary.
2026 Chef’s Kitchen Overhaul: Gutted to the studs and rebuilt with navy Thomasville custom cabinetry, brass hardware, granite counters, a walnut-topped island, pressed copper tin ceilings, and an antique chandelier.
Grounds & Outbuildings: Gated entry, stamped-concrete hardscaping, perennial gardens, gazebo, and a cupola-capped garden shed.
Mechanical Systems: Central air conditioning throughout (2017), 3-zone hydronic boiler system (2015), hot water heater (2023), and an active radon mitigation system.
Investment & Utility Perspective
Turnkey Preservation Value: At $106/sq ft for over 3,600 sq ft on a private gated acre, the property eliminates the typical capital burden of historic restoration while retaining National Register prestige.
Adaptive Potential: The 5-bedroom footprint, extensive formal parlors, and National Register pedigree offer viable potential for a primary legacy estate, boutique bed-and-breakfast, or executive home office compound (subject to local Perry Township zoning approval).
Listed by: Joe W Marino III 330-412-2221 joey@whipplerealestate.com, Whipple Auction & Realty Inc
Zillow link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4522-7th-St-SW-Canton-OH-44710/35275844_zpid/