On the outskirts of Canton is Perry Heights, a suburban neighborhood where homes weave through the shade of mature trees along a quiet residential landscape. Not far from metropolitan amenities, Perry Heights provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature through a wildlife conservation center and multiple parks. Shopping and dining options line Route 172, which features a menu of family-owned eateries. Students here can attend schools within the Perry Local School District, which has an overall B grade on Niche. “Perry Heights has a great community,” says Laura Martin, a Perry High School alumna and real estate broker with Find Home Realty. “There’s lots of support in the school systems, and it’s a wonderful place to be.”
Mature trees line the quiet neighborhood of Perry Heights.
Perry Heights Residents can meet the turtles at the Wildlife Conservation Center at Sippo Lake.
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Ranch-style homes and bungalows on quiet cul-de-sacs
Bordered by Sippo Lake Park to the east and 27th Street Northeast to the west, a typical home in Perry Heights might sit on a cul-de-sac and feature driveways and attached garages. Bungalows, split-levels and ranch-style single-family homes dominate the architectural landscape. Some residences have more Colonial-style influences and details, such as central entrances. On average, prices range between $100,000 to $300,000.
Bungalow style homes can be found throughout the Perry Heights Neighborhood.
No two houses look the same in the Perry Heights neighborhood.
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Local parks and the Joseph J. and Helen M. Sommer Wildlife Conservation Center
Perry Park is known for its reservable athletic facilities and event spaces, which include tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields and covered pavilions. Summerdale Park offers a reservable covered pavilion, playground, basketball court and ball field.
Nearby, Sippo Lake Park provides hiking trails, playgrounds, boating and fishing. Adjacent to the park and right inside Perry Heights is the Joseph J. and Helen M. Sommer Wildlife Conservation Center, which is dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation services and educational programs for the community. The indoor atrium provides exhibits and displays, while the outdoor enclosure features non-releasable wildlife that serve as ambassadors for various educational programs throughout the local schools and libraries.
AMF Hall of Fame Lanes, a bowling center with 48 lanes, an arcade and a pool table is a popular gathering spot. Drinks and classic pub grub go along with the strikes and spares.
Perry Park is a great place for the residents of Perry Heights to take the kids.
Perry Heights residents can enjoy the fishing on Sippo Lake.
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Everything from international restaurants to unique mom-and-pops
Restaurants dot Route 172, which bisects the neighborhood, running east to west. Located on Lincoln Way East is El Campesino, a highly rated Mexican eatery with a low-key, casual atmosphere. Opened in 2021, Fizzlestix is a newer family-owned restaurant. “Everybody serves burgers and fries, but we’re a little different,” says owner Jeff Buynak. Fizzlestix delivers an elevated take on classic American food with signature gourmet burgers and milkshakes. “What we try to do is bring together a bunch of flavors and dishes from the U.S. and give them our own little twist. Every city has a different thing that it's known for. We wanted to create our own take on things with specials from different cities in mind.”
Just east of the neighborhood is a small shopping center featuring stores like Giant Eagle Supermarket and Target.
El Campesino in Perry Heights is a favorite destination for Mexican Food.
Diners at Fiddlestix in Perry Heights enjoy an early lunch.
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A highly rated school district
The Perry Local School District serves the residents of Perry Heights. Students can begin their education at Watson Elementary School, which received an A-minus from Niche. From fifth to eighth grade, students can attend Pfeiffer Intermediate and Edison Middle School, both rated B-plus on the site. They can finish their education at Perry High School, which received a B-minus from Niche and offers 12 Advanced Placement courses and a STEM program for engineering. "There’s lots of community support for the local schools. Perry High School has a phenomenal speech and debate program, and students of all ages have access to other great programs,” Laura Martin says.
Students can enjoy learning challenging subjects at Watson Elementary School.
Pfeiffer Intermediate has 635 students in grades 5-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Edison Middle School has 741 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Perry High School has 1,444 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Annual events
Community events and celebrations are a staple in the surrounding Perry Township – annual festivities include the Rotary Community Parade and Oktoberfest.
Getting around Perry Heights
This neighborhood is considered car-dependent, but residential areas have sidewalks that make them reasonably walkable. Commuters can take Route 172 into Canton or downtown Massillon. The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation via the Route 152 Loop, which also connects Perry Heights to downtown Massillon and Canton.
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