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Student Rental Apartment Building
For Sale
$550,000

642 E Summit Street, Kent, OH 44240

COMMERCIAL - Kent, OH

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Lot Size0.21 Acres
Days on Market13

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 Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 8
Roof type Fiberglass, Asphalt
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Aimee Neiman · License #2020001502
Added: Aug 7 Changed: Aug 18 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 2:06PM
MLS# 5234795

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1910 apartment building on 0.21 acres is configured for room-by-room student housing, with 8 private bedrooms or rentable spaces and shared living, kitchen, and bathroom areas. The property also includes a basement apartment, central air, natural gas forced-air heat, public water, public sewer, and fiberglass and asphalt roofing. Five rooms are occupied, while three are being marketed for the 2026-2027 school year. The City of Kent has licensed the property for up to 10 occupants, and the basement apartment plus one larger bedroom can each accommodate 2 occupants.

Located near Kent State University, the property provides front and rear off-street parking for 14 vehicles. The current operation produces an approximate 8% cap rate, with additional leasing capacity tied to the remaining available rooms and licensed occupancy. Parking features include a driveway and parking lot.

Key Highlights

  • 8 private bedrooms or rentable spaces with shared living, kitchen, and bathroom areas
  • Basement apartment included; basement apartment and one larger bedroom can each accommodate 2 occupants
  • City of Kent license permits 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.

Lease Details

8
Residential units

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 housing near Kent State University includes shared common areas, a basement apartment, and off-street parking.
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; basement apartment and one larger bedroom can each accommodate 2 occupants; City of Kent license permits up to 10 occupants
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