Richville is a primarily residential neighborhood on the outskirts of Massillon. “It’s on the way to the countryside, but still close to city plazas,” says Alex Myers, a Realtor with Howard Hanna who has been working in the area for over five years. While there are few businesses in the neighborhood, the ones there are staples of Richville, including the long-standing Lighthouse Grill, which has been around for over 100 years. Though only 5 miles from the city center, Richville has a suburban-rural feel to it. “You're not somewhere where there's just dense housing everywhere; that’s one of the things people like about living out in Richville,” says John Williams, an agent with RE/MAX Edge Realty. “There are several working farms in the area that give it that country feel.” 1885 Farms serves as an event venue, while Zoe Farms sells meat and produce. The neighborhood also borders several major highways, allowing residents easy access to downtown Massillon.
Modern homes and ranch-style homes
Ranch-style and new traditional homes with colonial influences sit on lawns stretching to the wide roads, giving the neighborhood a suburban-rural feel. Covered porches are a common feature of the neighborhood, as well as attached garages and large, multi-car driveways. On average, prices range from $130,000 to $300,000, while a few homes needing TLC go for $50,000 to $90,000.
Some neighborhoods in Richville comprise of new, modern homes.
However, ranch-style homes are a common sight throughout most of Richville.
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Strolls along Petros Lake
Petros Lake Park is a 127-acre spot offering four shaded nature trails and rolling meadows speckled with grey-headed cone flowers. The park also has a beach-volleyball court, two covered picnic shelters, and fishing and boating access. Petros Lake partnered with Star County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery to create a Mindfulness Walk. This mile-long path has 10 stations that have various activities designed to promote awareness and reflection, including a small labyrinth and a Zen Garden. On Navarre Road Southwest, Richville Community Park Commission maintains a playground, basketball court and baseball field. “There’s a lot of recreation, and the ball fields have been a staple forever,” says Williams.
Kids can frolick on the playground at Richville Community Park.
Petros Lake Park in Richville offers locals scenic walking trails.
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Community staples in Richville
For most of their shopping needs, locals will drive into downtown Massillon. For larger grocery trips, residents can visit Walmart 4 miles away. In town, fresh organic meat and produce are available at The Caboose at ZOE Farms, which allows people to write their own receipts and pay with an honor system by leaving an amount of their choice in the donation box. Another staple is the Nuthouse Saloon, a dive bar in the heart of the community that serves American-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Opened in 1909, Lighthouse Grill is a long-standing Richville tavern serving pub food and New American food. It also offers outdoor seating while regularly hosting live music.
A hearty breakfast at the Nuthouse Saloon in Richville.
Residents of Richville can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Nuthouse Saloon.
Richville residents can stop by Stewart's Barber Shop for a haircut.
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The Perry Local School District
The Perry Local School District serves Richville's residents. Students can attend Lohr Elementary School, Pfeiffer Intermediate School and Edison Middle School, all of which are rated B-plus by Niche. They can move on to Perry High School, which received a B-minus. The school implements the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework to ensure students maintain all aspects of their lives, including behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health. PBIS is separated into tiers to ensure students get extra support when needed.
Enjoy the Perry Panthers football team in Richville.
Edison Middle School students can enjoy the large campus and sports fields.
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Flower festivals at 1885 Farms
Two miles south of the neighborhood is 1885 Farms. This 50-acre floral farm is open for people to come and pick their own bouquets from April to October. It’s also home to the 1885 Farms Flower Festival, an annual event that started in the summer of 2021. People can come and listen to local musicians at no cost while enjoying the colorful array of hyacinths, tulips and wildflowers. The farm is also a wedding venue, with its rustic, octagonal barn located at the center of the blooming fields.
Travel in Richville
The intersection of Navarre Road, the main road of the neighborhood, and U.S. Route 627 sits in the middle of Richville. “It’s easily accessible to highways,” Myers says. “Route 30 and Route 62 are right there.” It is also only 4 miles from Interstate 77, which feeds into most major cities in Ohio. The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation through several bus stops along Navarre Road. The Akron-Canton Airport is about 15 miles north of the neighborhood.
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