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.
Tom Manolas
RE/MAX Crossroads Properties
(234) 348-3927
119 Total Sales
2 in Washington Square
$127K - $285K Price Range
Nicole Kresowaty
EXP Realty, LLC
(234) 271-4123
155 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$225,000 Price
Robert Dale
EXP Realty, LLC.
(234) 348-3898
202 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$217,000 Price
Amanda Shafer
RE/MAX Trends Realty
(234) 666-4335
218 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$675,000 Price
Briana Yost
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
(234) 231-6459
89 Total Sales
1 in Washington Square
$349,900 Price
Tera Svetlik
Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
(234) 231-9758
79 Total Sales
2 in Washington Square
$140K - $327K Price Range
On average, homes in Washington Square, Canton sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Square, Canton over the last 12 months is $328,750, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$325,000
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Median Sale Price
$328,750
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$196,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
40
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$138
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Number of Homes
1,103
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Number of Homes for Sale
8
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Median Year Built
1976
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Months of Supply
2.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,304
Above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,073
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,913
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,862
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295
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$1,300 per month
$810 - $1,130 per month
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Total Population
3,259
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Median Age
46
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Population Density
4 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$70,871
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$86,100
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High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
33.7%
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Advanced Degrees
15.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
55%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
41''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
54''
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Bikeability
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