Just south of Walsh University, campus lawns meet the quiet residential streets of Washington Square. Aside from campus, the neighborhood has communal outdoor spaces, like the popular Monticello Park and footpaths like the Middle Branch Trail. With quick access to retail, dining and downtown, Washington Square is a popular North Canton suburb.
Washington Square is well-known for access to hiking trails that connect residential streets with parks, creeks and sports courts. The 7.7-mile Middle Branch Trail connects several parks and loops around GlenOak High School. Covered Bridge Park, bordered by the North Lawn Cemetery and the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek, has another hiking trail, and Monticello Park, within the Monticello Homeowners Association, offers a playground, basketball courts and a pergola overlooking a pond and fountain. “Between bike paths, farmers markets and parks—everything is close by,” says Beth Dibell, Realtor and manager of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty.
On quiet, residential streets, neighbors stroll sidewalks lined with maple trees. Most properties include well-kept front lawns, neat gardens and spacious backyards. Homes generally include driveways, some with attached garages, so there’s no need for street parking.
Washington Square homes come in a mix of styles. Older developments have split levels and Colonial Revival homes set back from the road, while developments from the early 2000s have New Traditional homes. House prices vary between $200,000 and $800,000, with most newer homes priced higher than older homes. “Despite the wide range of housing prices, most Washington Square homes sell for around $300,000,” says Rhesa Toth, a Canton Realtor with Cutler Real Estate, who has 15 years of experience in the area. Empty lots range in size between a half-acre and one acre and are priced between $90,000 and $175,000.
Nearly all Washington Square families are zoned in the Plain Local School District, apart from the northwestern part of the neighborhood, which is zoned in the North Canton City School District. Students may attend Frazer Elementary School, graded A-minus by Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade; Glenwood Intermediate School, graded B-plus, for fifth through seventh grade; and GlenOak High School, graded B, for eighth through 12th grade. GlenOak High School, home of the Golden Eagles, is known for its standout amenities: several gymnasiums, a multi-purpose stadium and a 900-seat theater are all used for student arts and athletics programs.
Private schools are also available near the neighborhood. Students may choose Wright Preparatory Academy, graded C-minus by Niche, and St. Thomas Aquinas Middle and High School, graded A-minus. For post-secondary education, Walsh University offers healthcare programs with options for online education. This Catholic college’s 136-acre campus is directly north of Washington Square.
Across the street from the Walsh University campus, the Marketplace at Washington Square is home to the nearest grocer, Giant Eagle Supermarket. According to Toth, the shopping center also hosts medical specialists, restaurants, thrift stores and ice cream shops. “Whether you’re an artist or an athlete, you can paint your own pottery at Glazed and Amused Art Studio,” says Toth. One popular restaurant is 91 Oven, a local pizza spot that uses a wood-fired oven that reaches 580 degrees Fahrenheit. The Belden Village Mall, a few miles east of Washington Square, offers even more restaurants and retail, including the specialty grocer Earth Fare.
Although the SARTA bus offers routes through all of Canton, Washington Square’s proximity to major Interstate 77 is a bigger perk for this car-dependent neighborhood. The neighborhood is under 6 miles from a Greyhound bus station and less than 20 miles from the Alliance Amtrak station; for long-distance travel, the Akron-Canton Airport is about 7 miles northwest.
Roberta Corrin
RE/MAX Edge Realty
(234) 425-6919
136 Total Sales
2 in Washington Square
$195K - $317K Price Range
Tera Svetlik
Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
(234) 231-9758
55 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$140,000 Price
Kathy Forchione
Cutler Real Estate
(234) 271-4096
72 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$260,500 Price
John Stevens
Howard Hanna
(234) 278-1661
91 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$360,000 Price
Marcy Klee
Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
(330) 302-2537
372 Total Sales
11 in Washington Square
$166K - $493K Price Range
Shirley Ryan
Tarter Realty
(234) 271-3944
444 Total Sales
5 in Washington Square
$177K - $493K Price Range
On average, homes in Washington Square, Canton sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Square, Canton over the last 12 months is $325,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$785 - $1,100 per month
$1,210 - $1,390 per month
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Park-lined suburb near the interstate and the NFL Hall of Fame
A historic suburb with tree-lined sidewalks and access to shopping
A cozy residential stretch of North Canton, bordered by shopping and parks
A quiet suburban neighborhood surrounded by nature amenities
Convenient commute and modest mid-century homes
Residents have easy access to Canton's retail and recreational amenities
