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Harter Heights

Harter Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Canton, Ohio

Stark County 44708
$173,976 Average Value
$104 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Harter Heights is a convenient home base in west Canton

On the outskirts of Canton, quiet streets with distinct homes line the friendly Harter Heights. Picket fences, manicured lawns and other slices of Americana are featured prominently. Although it's close to some of Canton's busiest shopping and dining areas, the neighborhood has maintained its curb appeal and small-town atmosphere. Residents from Harter Heights work in private sectors in the downtown area of Canton. There are also grocery stores, pharmacies and the Aultman Hospital nearby for quick errands or emergencies. Most professional, retail and industrial locations in Canton and surrounding communities are within a short distance, making commuting to and from work relatively easy.

Midcentury homes on friendly streets

Architecture in Harter Heights runs a variety of styles such as colonials and Tudors with brick exteriors. You’ll notice that most homes come equipped with paved driveways and have lot sizes smaller than half an acre. The median sales price is around $180,000, on par with Canton's median of $170,000.

The Canton City School District scores an overall C-minus from Niche

Harter Heights, part of the Canton City School District is home to Harter Elementary School in the neighborhood’s northeast corner, which serves students in prekindergarten through second grade. Clarendon Intermediate School, just outside the neighborhood, is the assigned school for grades four through six. The district offers several options for middle school students before enrolling at McKinley High School.

Lawrence Playground is the central outdoor gathering space

Lawrence Playground is a small park inside the western edge of Harter Heights along Whipple Avenue Northwest. The playground's swing sets, slides and climbing gym give kids options to run around and burn off energy. Once tired, kids and parents can fuel up and eat at one of the park's picnic tables.

A suburban area within reach of shopping and dining options

Stores, restaurants, pharmacies and professional offices line Tuscarawas Street West to the south and Whipple Avenue Northwest. The Country Fair Shopping Center can be found at the intersection, a perfect location for running errands near Harter Heights. The Belden Village Mall is 5 miles north.

Cultural institutions downtown and the nearby county fairgrounds

Downtown Canton is about 3 miles east of the area for work and entertainment. In the surrounding area, you can also find the Canton Museum of Art, filled with indoor exhibitions; the Canton Civic Center, a multi-purpose arena; the Cultural Center for the Arts and the Palace Theatre for plays or musicals; and the Pro Football Hall of Fame for football fanatics. Watch the stars shine over Harter Heights at the Hoover-Price Planetarium or take in the gala fireworks show on the Fourth of July at the nearby McKinley Presidential Library & Museum 3 miles away. The Stark County Fairgrounds, just east of Harter Heights, is named for the annual week-long Stark County Fair and also hosts other festivals and events.

State routes and interstates through west Canton

Interstate 77 is 2 miles east of Harter Heights. It connects Canton neighborhoods to other major cities, like Akron and Cleveland to the north and Dover and New Philadelphia to the south. State Route 62 is about 2 miles south and connects to state Route 30 to the east. The Stark Regional Transit Authority also offers curbside pickup for people with disabilities.

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Transit

Airport

Akron-Canton Regional

16 min drive

Bus

W Tuscarawas St And Poplar Ave

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W Tuscarawas St And Raff Rd

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W Tuscarawas St And Vallyview Ave

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W Tuscarawas St And Bellflower Ave

Harter Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$184,900
Median Sale Price
$179,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$184,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
603
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,602
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,243
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,461
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,695
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,413

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
21.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

71 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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