North Barberton
Suburban Neighborhood in Barberton, Ohio
Summit County 44203
Fixer-uppers and refurbished homes along North Barberton streets
Most North Barberton properties have lots that are less than a quarter-acre. In these lots, cottages, Cape Cods and bungalows from the early 1900s sit in grids wrapping around a nearby forest's south and east sides. Most single-family homes have back alleys with detached garages for parking, while others have driveways running along the side of the house. Realtor Sonja Halstead, owner of The Halstead Team for Howard Hanna Real Estate, says, "There are a lot of fixer-uppers, but there used to be way more than there are now. Barberton has changed so much over the years." These fixer-uppers sell for around $45,000, while refurbished homes cost between $100,000 and $200,000. A few homes, specifically those in M&C Mobile Village and Sales on the neighborhood's west side, cost as low as $23,000.Decker Park has its own Dog Park
North Barberton has four parks to choose from, and according to Halstead, they're a big part of the city's appeal. "The city does a great job taking care of them. They're clean, feel safe, and have plenty to do." Newton Park is the largest, at 17 acres, and it offers a basketball court, soccer field and swing set. Decker Park, near Barberton Preschool, is 6 acres but provides a more extensive playground and a dog park.Barberton High School collaborates with The University of Akron
Barberton City School District serves the neighborhood. Kids start with Barberton Primary School for kindergarten through second grade before moving on to Barberton Intermediate School for grades three through five. Neither Niche nor Great Schools have ratings for these two schools. Students then head to Barberton Middle School and finish at Barberton High School. Niche gives both schools a C-plus. Barberton High is also part of a program with the University of Akron, where english teaching majors get to mentor juniors and seniors in the high school's english classes.
Over 17,000 mums at the city's annual Mum Festival
Barberton's small-town atmosphere and size means that people from all over town, including North Barberton, can walk downtown, where Lake Anna Park hosts all kinds of events. The annual Mum Festival in September is one of the city's most significant celebrations. The event features over 17,000 chrysanthemums of varying colors hand-planted along the lake shore to create a vibrant autumnal tapestry. The festival has live entertainment from local performers, crafting stations, and vendors selling handmade novelties. Smaller events include euchre tournaments, bingo games and open mic nights in the shops and restaurants along West Tuscarawas Avenue.Interstate 76 in the north goes to Akron and Cleveland
The neighborhood's four major roadways are West State Street, Summit Road, Norton Avenue and Barber Road. Barber Road and West State Street connect to Interstate 76 in the community's north end, leading to Wadsworth in the west and downtown Akron in the northeast. Interstate 76 also connects to Interstate 77 to make a 40-mile drive to Cleveland in the north. Akron METRO offers public transportation with bus route eight, connecting North Barberton to the downtown area, nearby Norton to the west and downtown Akron.Magic City Plaza has a Big Lots and a Marc’s
Most of North Barberton's restaurants are found along major thoroughfares, such as Wooster Road North, Fourth Street Northwest, and Norton Avenue. Dining options include Anna Bean, a café housed in an old train station, and Angie's Italian Restaurant, a family-owned pizza shop that opened in 1955. The neighborhood has limited retail options, so many visit the Magic City Plaza downtown. Less than a mile southeast along Wooster Road North, the plaza offers groceries and other essentials at Big Lots and Marc's. Local nightlife is further south along West Tuscarawas Avenue, with bars and the Lake 8 Movie Theater. The Barberton Farmers' Market is between Angie's and the plaza, along Wunderlich Avenue. The market opens every Tuesday from late May to early October. The closest mall, Summit Mall, is much further, with a 10-mile drive north via Barber Road to Fairlawn.
Flooding is common all over Barberton
The entire city of Barberton has a long history of flooding, with many residential streets made impassible after heavy rainfall. Large parts of North Barberton are in a flood zone, where homes may deal with more than 3 feet of water. While citizens have petitioned the city government to create a solution for years, the issue still needs to be solved.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Vittardi
CENTURY 21 DePiero & Associates, Inc.
(216) 284-4558
592 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$138,000 Price
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Laura Price
Russell Real Estate Services
(440) 530-6135
34 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$107,000 Price
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Jim West
Howard Hanna
(234) 271-4775
121 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$201,000 Price
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Karen Bollins- Weisner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simon & Salhany Realty
(234) 231-8676
44 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$60,000 Price
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Rich Motts
Cutler Real Estate
(234) 203-5672
69 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$130,000 Price
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Rocco Buccasso
EXP Realty, LLC.
(330) 886-4607
50 Total Sales
1 in North Barberton
$180,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Barberton | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Barberton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Barberton, Barberton sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North Barberton, Barberton over the last 12 months is $139,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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