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Student Apartment Building Near Campus
For Sale
$550,000

642 E Summit Street, Kent, OH 44240

CommercialSale, Kent, OH

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Days on Market24

Property Features for 642 E Summit Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Apartment
Rooms Basement
Parking features Off Street, Driveway, Parking Lot
Elementary school district Kent CSD - 6705
Middle school district Kent CSD - 6705
High school district Kent CSD - 6705
Directions From I-77 S: Take exit 33 onto SR-43 toward Kent, and turn left. Turn right onto E Summit St.
Standard status Active
APN 17-013-10-00-115-000
Lot size 0.21 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 3952
HOA Fee $1,800 Annually

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 8
Roof type Asphalt, Fiberglass
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Aimee Neiman · License #2020001502
Added: Aug 7 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 5:06PM
MLS# 5234795

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This apartment property is configured with 8 private bedrooms or rentable spaces, with residents sharing the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. A basement apartment is included, and the property has operated as a student rental since before 1978. Five rooms are occupied, while three are being marketed for the 2026–2027 school year.

The property is located near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, at 642 E Summit Street. Off-street parking is provided through front and rear parking areas with capacity for 14 vehicles. The 0.21-acre property was built in 1910 and is served by public water and public sewer. Heating is provided by forced air and natural gas, with central air conditioning.

Key Highlights

  • 8 private bedrooms or rentable spaces with shared living, kitchen, and bathroom areas
  • Basement apartment included in the property configuration
  • Licensed by the City of Kent for up to 10 occupants

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Building Supply Furniture & Home Goods Auto Parts Store Accounting Firm Hotel & Motel

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,017
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 44240, OH

38,354
Population
20,228
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
39.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
966
Density / Sq Mi
$57,415
Median Household Income
$31,613
Median Earnings
$989
Median Rent
$216,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Room-by-room accommodations include shared living, kitchen, and bathroom areas.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 642 E Summit Street Kent, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8 private bedrooms or rentable spaces with shared living, kitchen, and bathroom areas; Basement apartment included in the property configuration; Licensed by the City of Kent for up to 10 occupants
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