Five Stunning and Affordable Youngstown Homes
It's no secret that properties in the Mahoning Valley sell for a cheaper price than you'd find in San Francisco, New York, Pittsburgh, or even Cleveland. While some might lament this fact, others may see it as an opportunity to score their dream house for a price that would seem impossible in other cities. Today we will be going over a list of five homes that are currently for sale in Youngstown as of September 2020.
Disclaimer: The photos and information were found on Realtor.com - each home here will have a link to its real estate listing.
Disclaimer: The photos and information were found on Realtor.com - each home here will have a link to its real estate listing.
3907 Windsor Road, Boardman, Ohio
For the first home on the list, we are visiting the Newport Village neighborhood of Boardman, one of two neighborhoods that make up Boardman's "Newport Glen" Historic District. This three bedroom two bathroom home was built in 1940. The home features a unique French-Revival style of architecture, and blends in well with the historic and exclusive neighborhood around it. The Forest Glen Estates neighborhood was first developed in the late 1920s as the city's first wealthy suburb. It stood out from past suburbs as it was the first one to be developed without a streetcar line, meaning only those who could afford automobiles could build here. The neighborhood is also known for its spectacular early 20th century architecture, specifically in the colonial and tudor revival styles. Many homes were developed by well-known Northeast Ohio architecture firms such as Meade and Hamilton. As a result, the neighborhood developed a vibe similar to wealthy 1920s suburbs of Cleveland such as Shaker Heights. This beautifully maintained home on Windsor Road offers a chance to live in a historic home in a beautiful and exclusive neighborhood at an affordable price!
For the first home on the list, we are visiting the Newport Village neighborhood of Boardman, one of two neighborhoods that make up Boardman's "Newport Glen" Historic District. This three bedroom two bathroom home was built in 1940. The home features a unique French-Revival style of architecture, and blends in well with the historic and exclusive neighborhood around it. The Forest Glen Estates neighborhood was first developed in the late 1920s as the city's first wealthy suburb. It stood out from past suburbs as it was the first one to be developed without a streetcar line, meaning only those who could afford automobiles could build here. The neighborhood is also known for its spectacular early 20th century architecture, specifically in the colonial and tudor revival styles. Many homes were developed by well-known Northeast Ohio architecture firms such as Meade and Hamilton. As a result, the neighborhood developed a vibe similar to wealthy 1920s suburbs of Cleveland such as Shaker Heights. This beautifully maintained home on Windsor Road offers a chance to live in a historic home in a beautiful and exclusive neighborhood at an affordable price!
Price: $147,000
Beds: 3 Baths: 2 |
Square Feet: 2,394
Year Built: 1940 |
840 Winona Drive, Youngstown, Ohio
Next on our list is 840 Winona Drive. This beautiful early 1900s home is a unique blend of the colonial revival and early 1900s craftsman style. Once an exclusive neighborhood, Winona Drive stood as the gateway to the grand mansions at the end of the block along Mill Creek Park. But now, a hundred years later, the location of this home might make some look away. However, there are actually many positives about its location. Idora has been a neighborhood in transition for many years now, specifically due to extensive revitalization efforts by the YNDC. But the main attraction is without doubt the access to Mill Creek Park. If you are a nature lover, there are few places in the Youngstown area that can compete with this location. The park is only one block away from this home; additionally, the East Cohasset Walk / Bike Trail is also easily accessible. This beautiful and tranquil trail, which starts at Lanterman's Mill and ends at Ford Nature Center, can act as an easy connection to the countless attractions within the park and beyond, such as Downtown and Youngstown State University. This house has received renovations to it recently, including an updated roof and new utilities. Additionally, the home comes with a home warranty plan, something which is rare for homes in the South Side. My favorite part about this house is how well preserved the interior architectural elements still are, such as the fireplace and stained glass windows. Overall, this house has a ton of potential for a price that is hard to pass by!
Next on our list is 840 Winona Drive. This beautiful early 1900s home is a unique blend of the colonial revival and early 1900s craftsman style. Once an exclusive neighborhood, Winona Drive stood as the gateway to the grand mansions at the end of the block along Mill Creek Park. But now, a hundred years later, the location of this home might make some look away. However, there are actually many positives about its location. Idora has been a neighborhood in transition for many years now, specifically due to extensive revitalization efforts by the YNDC. But the main attraction is without doubt the access to Mill Creek Park. If you are a nature lover, there are few places in the Youngstown area that can compete with this location. The park is only one block away from this home; additionally, the East Cohasset Walk / Bike Trail is also easily accessible. This beautiful and tranquil trail, which starts at Lanterman's Mill and ends at Ford Nature Center, can act as an easy connection to the countless attractions within the park and beyond, such as Downtown and Youngstown State University. This house has received renovations to it recently, including an updated roof and new utilities. Additionally, the home comes with a home warranty plan, something which is rare for homes in the South Side. My favorite part about this house is how well preserved the interior architectural elements still are, such as the fireplace and stained glass windows. Overall, this house has a ton of potential for a price that is hard to pass by!
Price: $67,900
Beds: 4 Baths: 2 |
Square Feet: 2,082
Year Built: 1917 |
4312 Chester Drive, Boardman, Ohio
Next, we go back to Newport Village Historic District for this tudor-revival on Chester Drive. Though it may surprise you, this home is actually a triplex! That's because this block of Chester Drive has a very unique history to it. Chester and Jeanette are the earliest developed streets in the Newport Village Allotment. This first row of homes built along Chester was zoned for multi-family units due to its proximity to the commercial district along Market Street. As Newport Village was envisioned to be a much larger area with a town center of its own, its planners felt it to be necessary to include these multi-family homes. However, the catch was that all of them had to be built in the colonial or tudor revival styles, and none could have more than one door facing the front entrances. This was done in order to make them appear as single family homes. A similar trend is seen on Winslow Road in Shaker Heights, which Newport Village was largely modeled after. This particular home is a great investment property for the price. It has two occupied units and an unoccupied studio apartment on the top floor. The home is within walking distance to the many restaurants along Market Street and is a quick drive to both Downtown Youngstown and Southern Park Mall.
Next, we go back to Newport Village Historic District for this tudor-revival on Chester Drive. Though it may surprise you, this home is actually a triplex! That's because this block of Chester Drive has a very unique history to it. Chester and Jeanette are the earliest developed streets in the Newport Village Allotment. This first row of homes built along Chester was zoned for multi-family units due to its proximity to the commercial district along Market Street. As Newport Village was envisioned to be a much larger area with a town center of its own, its planners felt it to be necessary to include these multi-family homes. However, the catch was that all of them had to be built in the colonial or tudor revival styles, and none could have more than one door facing the front entrances. This was done in order to make them appear as single family homes. A similar trend is seen on Winslow Road in Shaker Heights, which Newport Village was largely modeled after. This particular home is a great investment property for the price. It has two occupied units and an unoccupied studio apartment on the top floor. The home is within walking distance to the many restaurants along Market Street and is a quick drive to both Downtown Youngstown and Southern Park Mall.
Price: $119,000
Beds: 5 Baths: 2.5 |
Square Feet: 2,664
Year Built: 1939 |
731 South Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio
Next, we move to the West Side to look at this charming Cape Cod home on Belle Vista Avenue. This home is located in the heart of the Rocky Ridge neighborhood, which is known for its park-side location and strong sense of community - Rocky Ridge Neighbors even produces maple syrup from Mill Creek Park every year! This home is only a five minute walk to Wick Recreation Area and the Metro Parks Par-3 Course. Though this home isn't as big as the last three we covered, it definitely has a lot of charm and is located in one of the city's safest neighborhoods.
Next, we move to the West Side to look at this charming Cape Cod home on Belle Vista Avenue. This home is located in the heart of the Rocky Ridge neighborhood, which is known for its park-side location and strong sense of community - Rocky Ridge Neighbors even produces maple syrup from Mill Creek Park every year! This home is only a five minute walk to Wick Recreation Area and the Metro Parks Par-3 Course. Though this home isn't as big as the last three we covered, it definitely has a lot of charm and is located in one of the city's safest neighborhoods.
Price: $69,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 1 |
Square Feet: 1,152
Year Built: 1941 |
542 5th Street, Struthers, Ohio
Lastly, we will look at this unsuspecting, but gorgeously renovated, Struthers home. This early 1900s bungalow provides a unique mix of living in an old house with the perks of a new home. Some of the renovations to this house include a new roof, shingles, appliances, windows, doors, and carpet. The home also has two covered porches, which is great for people who enjoy being outdoors. And we can't forget, it's within walking distance to the iconic Elmton!
Lastly, we will look at this unsuspecting, but gorgeously renovated, Struthers home. This early 1900s bungalow provides a unique mix of living in an old house with the perks of a new home. Some of the renovations to this house include a new roof, shingles, appliances, windows, doors, and carpet. The home also has two covered porches, which is great for people who enjoy being outdoors. And we can't forget, it's within walking distance to the iconic Elmton!
Price: $84,900
Beds: 2 Baths: 1.5 |
Square Feet: 1,132
Year Built: 1928 |