Colonial Heights Character Classic: 1918 Pre-War Traditional

Offering an exceptional scale of turn-of-the-century architecture at a sub-$80k entry point, this 2,429-square-foot pre-war residence presents a compelling value-add opportunity in the established Colonial Heights neighborhood of Canton, Ohio.

Listed at a baseline price of $79,900—equating to an extraordinary ~$33 per square foot—this 1918-built four-bedroom, three-full-bathroom Colonial combines high spatial volume with key infrastructure updates already in place.

Listed by: Wesley J Yania 330-280-2652 yaniawes@gmail.com, RE/MAX Crossroads Properties

Positioned in Stark County near major transit corridors, schools, and retail centers, the home offers a solid baseline for a fix-and-flip investor, portfolio landlord, or sweat-equity buyer. Backed by key mechanical overhauls—including a new furnace installed in 2023, upgraded electrical wiring, insulation additions, and modern vinyl windows—this home eliminates several high-cost capital hurdles typical of early-20th-century restorations.

The residence delivers an authentic pre-war street presence, showcasing symmetrical Colonial revival lines and gabled roof profiles. Inside, the generous 2,429-square-foot floor plan displays traditional spatial scale, high vertical ceiling clearances, and classic room footprints ready for cosmetic modernization.

🏛️ Main Manor Interior Layout & 3-Bath Utility

The home’s multi-level geometry is masterfully proportioned, offering an adaptable clear-span layout that supports flexible household configurations:

The Ground Floor Common Core: Opens into a formal entry parlor that flows into a wide living room and a formal dining hall. Deep pre-war room dimensions accommodate expansive common areas, a main-level full bathroom setup, and flexible home office or library zones.

The Upper Residential Tier: A central staircase leads to the secondary level, housing four oversized, light-filled family bedrooms with tall window distributions and generous wardrobe capacity.

Three Full Bathroom Matrix: Finding a 1910s character home in this price bracket that already features three full bathrooms saves tens of thousands of dollars in invasive plumbing and structural rough-in work, allowing for easy primary en-suite or multi-tenant configurations.

Basement Footprint: Provides supplemental dry storage, laundry hookups, and space for a dedicated workshop or mechanical utility zone.

🛡️ Critical Mechanical Updates Executed

Unlike typical sub-$100k gut-rehabilitation projects, this property features key system upgrades that preserve your renovation capital:

2023 Furnace Replacement: Modern heating equipment installed in 2023 ensures immediate thermal efficiency and eliminates major near-term HVAC replacement costs.

Electrical & Insulation Overhaul (2009): Retrofitted electrical wiring and added insulation minimize fire risks, improve thermal performance, and streamline future cosmetic wall repairs.

Vinyl Replacement Windows: Upgraded double-pane vinyl windows throughout improve energy efficiency while protecting interior finishes from moisture intrusion.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $79,900 (An incredible ~$33/sqft acquisition baseline)

📍 Address: Colonial Heights Corridor, Canton, OH 44714 (Stark County)

📜 Architectural Standing: 1918 Pre-War Colonial Traditional

📐 Interior Size: 2,429 finished above-grade sqft

🛏️ Bedrooms: 4 (Generously proportioned chambers set across upper residential tier)

🛁 Bathrooms: 3 Full Bathrooms (Rare 1910s 3-bath matrix)

🏗️ Year Built: 1918 (WWI Era / Pre-War Colonial Revival)

⚙️ Completed Infrastructure: New furnace (2023), upgraded electrical & insulation (2009), updated vinyl windows

🛠️ Property Status: Value-Add Restoration Project / Sweat-Equity & Investor Canvas

🔍 Key Features & Preservation Value Points Explained

🏛️ Mind-Blowing Financial Runway at ~ $33 Per Square Foot: Securing over 2,400 square feet of character home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths for under $80,000 represents an extraordinary value play in Northeast Ohio. The low entry cost leaves a substantial capital margin for interior cosmetics while securing strong equity upside.

🛡️ Key System Liabilities Already Addressed: Sourcing a pre-war home that already features a 2023 furnace, updated electrical, insulation, and vinyl windows removes the most expensive mechanical risks from an incoming buyer’s immediate renovation budget.

🛁 Rare 3 Full Bath Layout in a 1918 Build: Having three full bathrooms already plumbed across the floor plan significantly enhances long-term usability, providing a turnkey setup for a primary suite or high-occupancy rental model.

📍 Strategic Canton Location: Situated in Colonial Heights, residents enjoy quick access to local public schools, shopping plazas, and dining along Market Avenue North. Enjoy rapid transit access via I-77 and Route 62 for effortless daily commutes to downtown Canton, Belden Village Mall, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Akron, or the Cleveland metro area.