Why Montrose-Ghent appeals to families and home buyers
Montrose-Ghent is a desirable bedroom community outside Akron that offers suburban, family-oriented living with a rural edge, all while keeping residents close to everyday essentials. Only 12 miles from Downtown Akron, this area is made up of quiet neighborhoods, a major shopping corridor, and lots of green space for outdoor activities. Montrose-Ghent is predominantly located within Bath and Richfield townships and is considered a census-designated place in Summit County, rather than an incorporated city or township.
Montrose-Ghent residents can find big-box stores and shopping centers along Medina Street.
Colonial-inspired homes are common in the neighborhood.
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From midcentury ranches to modern estates
Housing in Montrose-Ghent spans across decades and styles. "There's a variety of homes that you don't see in most of the Akron area," says GARY DEREMER, a Realtor with Carriage Group Realtor who lives in nearby Cuyahoga Falls. Most homes were built between the 1940s and the 2010s, though a handful date back to the 1800s. Throughout the neighborhood, you’ll find cul-de-sacs and low-traffic streets lined with sidewalks, leafy trees and a mix of midcentury ranch-style homes, split-levels, Colonial Revivals and newer houses with traditional or contemporary influences.
Single-family prices typically range from the low $300,000s to mid-$800,000s, depending on the home’s size and condition. On rare occasions, larger estates have sold for over $1 million. The area's condos and townhouses start in the $200,000s and can reach the upper $300,000s. If you're looking at properties near ponds and creeks, keep in mind they may have a moderate risk of flooding, so flood insurance could be worth considering.
Larger homes in Montrose-Ghent typically sell in the million-dollar range.
The community is at risk for flooding and homeowners may need flood insurance.
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Top-rated public schools anchored by community support
Living in Montrose-Ghent means you’re part of the Revere Local School District, a top-rated school system known for having a supportive community. Families are served by the district’s two elementary schools, Revere Middle School and Revere High School. Students at Revere High will find Advanced Placement courses, competitive athletic teams, arts and music programs and a wide selection of clubs. Through a partnership with the University of Akron, students can also earn college credit while still in high school through the College Credit Plus, or CCP, dual enrollment program.
Bath Elementary School offers a variety of programs that challenge children.
Revere High School prepares students for higher learning and career success.
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How people get around using highways, buses and nearby airports
Most people here rely on cars for daily travel, though public transit is available through Akron METRO bus services. According to Laurie Morgan Schrank, a Realtor with Keller Williams Chervenic Realty who lives in neighboring Fairlawn, most bus riders use the service for errands or commuting to work.
Interstate 77 runs through the area, providing easy highway access. Downtown Akron is typically less than a 30-minute drive, depending on traffic, while downtown Cleveland is about 25 miles away. Two airports, Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins International, are both within 30 miles.
Chain and local restaurants, big-box stores and Summit Mall are nearby
Retail, business and dining are concentrated along Interstate 77 and state Route 18. “You have restaurants, you have grocery stores, you have nail salons. We also have a ‘restaurant hill,’ where there are all kinds of restaurants,” Schrank says. Shopping and dining options you'll find:
Chain eateries like Bob Evans and LongHorn Steakhouse
Locally owned spots like Sakura Sushi and Vaccaro’s Trattoria
Grocery stores, including Giant Eagle and Aldi
Big-box retailers such as Sam’s Club, Walmart and Home Depot
Summit Mall is only a few miles down the road in Fairlawn and has more than 125 shops, including two department stores, Macy’s and Dillard’s, and an Apple store.
Summit Mall offers Montrose-Ghent and the surrounding communities an upscale shopping experience.
Corner Provisions sets the stage for a memorable night out.
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Nature preserves and national parks cater to active, outdoor living
Getting out to enjoy the great outdoors is easy, thanks to the 411-acre Bath Nature Preserve, which borders Montrose-Ghent. You can explore trails that weave through the preserve’s forests and wetlands, open year-round for activities like biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. "We have all four seasons here," Deremer says. Bath Nature Preserve is linked to Cuyahoga Valley National Park through the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. At over 30,000 acres, Cuyahoga Valley is home to two ski resorts, a scenic railroad and the open-air Blossom Music Center. Bath Hill Park is about a mile from Montrose-Ghent and features a children’s playground and tennis and pickleball courts.
The Akron Health and Wellness Center is one of many popular options in Montrose-Ghent to work out.
Dog-walkers enjoy the Ira Trailhead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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On average, homes in Montrose-Ghent, OH sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Montrose-Ghent, OH over the last 12 months is $125,000, down 85% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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