212 Maryland Ave SW · Canton, OH 44710

$104,000

4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,644 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 128 Days on market

Built 1913 3,179 sqft lot $63/sqft · at area comps Est $103k · at est.

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +26.9/30.0
• DSCR +9.3/10.0
• ARV discount +7.3/15.0
• 1% rule +7.1/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering approximately 1,644 square feet of living space. Situated on a corner lot, this two-story home features a full basement, enclosed front porch, and detached 2-car garage with off-street parking. Interior highlights include original woodwork, formal dining room, main-level bedroom, and two decorative fireplaces that add character and architectural detail. Previously configured as a duplex, presenting flexibility for future use (subject to buyer verification and local regulations). Property is being sold As-Is.

Key facts

• Full basement
• Original woodwork
• Off-street parking

Tags

• CORNER LOT
• FULL BASEMENT
• ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH
• DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE
• OFF-STREET PARKING
• ORIGINAL WOODWORK

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $104k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $289 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $104k).
• Recommended offer: $92k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 4.9% in Canton — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#441 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: crime F, employment F.
• Canton City (urban): math 17% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #627 of 656 in OH (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Cedar Elementary School (math 15% / reading 18%, grade F, #1,363 of 1,584 statewide, top 86%, 399 students, 0% FRL); Crenshaw Middle School (math 10% / reading 19%, grade F, #630 of 654 statewide, top 97%, 774 students, 0% FRL); Mckinley High School (math 8% / reading 29%, grade F, #683 of 781 statewide, top 88%, 2,154 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 76% district-wide (76 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: 48 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 528 units permitted in Stark County in 2024 (84 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($47k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $719 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Stark County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $29k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 128 days — a 12% lower offer ($92k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 9 sale attempts since 28y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $61k; list at $104k implies a 70% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1913 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $91,520 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 128 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1913 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.21% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.63%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.91%
• DSCR: 1.53
• GRM: 6.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $103,440
• List price: $104,000
• Delta: 0.54%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
206 Harter Ave NW	0.45mi	3/1.5 (-1)	1,644 (0%)	4mo	$215,000	$131	70
1000 Arlington Ave SW	0.57mi	4/1.5	1,598 (-3%)	1mo	$124,900	$78	68
2307 6th St SW	0.52mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,631 (-1%)	1mo	$175,000	$107	67
2812 7th St NW	0.59mi	4/2.5	1,648 (+0%)	2mo	$160,000	$97	67
1030 Dartmouth Ave SW	0.45mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,560 (-5%)	2mo	$96,800	$62	62
2416 9th St SW	0.49mi	4/2.0	1,552 (-6%)	5mo	$103,000	$66	62
134 Raff Rd NW	0.37mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,450 (-12%)	4mo	$196,000	$135	53
600 Arlington Ave NW	0.71mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,516 (-8%)	2mo	$140,000	$92	45
1248 Dartmouth Ave SW	0.65mi	3/1.5 (-1)	1,456 (-11%)	0mo	$68,000	$47	45
2425 7th St NW	0.72mi	3/1.5 (-1)	1,492 (-9%)	4mo	$113,450	$76	42
633 Park Ave SW	0.74mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,466 (-11%)	5mo	$159,000	$108	36
834 Clarendon Ave NW	0.75mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,440 (-12%)	4mo	$40,250	$28	34

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.05×
• Total profit: $1,569
• Equity at exit: $15,507

10-year hold

• IRR: 11.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.86×
• Total profit: $25,112
• Equity at exit: $8,992

Cash invested: $29,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 73 Landlord-Friendly
• State Ohio: 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 44710

• Active inventory: 48
• Price-to-rent: 6.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,256 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$545
• Tax from tax record: −$114 /mo · $1,374/yr
• Insurance: −$43
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$264
• Net cashflow: $289

Break-even live

Break-even rent $890

Max offer price $104,000

Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $348	-5% $319	+0% $289	+5% $260	+10% $230
Rent	-10% $190	-5% $239	+0% $289	+5% $339	+10% $388
Rate	-1.0pp $341	-0.5pp $316	base $289	+0.5pp $262	+1.0pp $235

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $26,000
• Closing costs: $3,120
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 13 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
900 Roslyn Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1320	$1,175	$0.89	15d	1	0.24mi
1014 Roslyn Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1128	$1,150	$1.02	22d	1	0.31mi
2316 2nd St SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1125	$1,095	$0.97	45d	1	0.52mi
2306 6th St SW Canton, OH	4.0	1.5	2086	$1,200	$0.58	22d	1	0.53mi
1117 Arlington Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1240	$1,200	$0.97	15d	1	0.62mi
1241 Bedford Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	2.0	1152	$1,200	$1.04	15d	1	0.68mi
1023 Harrison Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1224	$1,250	$1.02	22d	1	0.70mi
1005 Broad Ave NW Unit 201 Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1200	$800	$0.67	22d	1	0.81mi
2510 10th St NW Canton, OH	3.0	1.5	1468	$1,175	$0.80	22d	1	0.84mi
1100 5th St SW Canton, OH	4.0	1.0	1397	$1,200	$0.86	45d	1	1.32mi
1137 7th St NW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1736	$1,095	$0.63	45d	1	1.40mi
1507 Stark Ave SW Canton, OH	3.0	1.0	1188	$975	$0.82	45d	1	1.41mi
1016 2nd St NW Canton, OH	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	916	$1,050	$1.15	15d	20	1.42mi

Listing history 41 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $104,000 Active 128 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $104,000 Active 125 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $104,000 Active 124 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $104,000 Active 123 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $104,000 Active 122 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $104,000 Active 120 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $104,000 Active 119 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $104,000 Active 117 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $104,000 Active 116 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $104,000 Active 115 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $104,000 Active 114 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $104,000 Active 111 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $104,000 Active 110 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $104,000 Active 109 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $104,000 Active 108 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $104,000 Active 107 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $104,000 Active 106 DOM
18. 2026-02-13
    listed $104,000 Active 560-char remark

    Show marketing remark (560 chars)

    Spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering approximately 1,644 square feet of living space. Situated on a corner lot, this two-story home features a full basement, enclosed front porch, and detached 2-car garage with off-street parking. Interior highlights include original woodwork, formal dining room, main-level bedroom, and two decorative fireplaces that add character and architectural detail. Previously configured as a duplex, presenting flexibility for future use (subject to buyer verification and local regulations). Property is being sold As-Is.

19. 2024-12-04
    historical $1,125
20. 2024-11-01
    historical $1,125
21. 2024-10-31
    listed $1,125
22. 2024-10-28
    listed $1,125
23. 2022-12-29
    soldstatus $61,000 Closed 434-char remark

    Show marketing remark (434 chars)

    Great investment opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on a corner lot with off street parking and a 2 car garage. Property had been previously duplexed. Could be easily switched back. Property is selling "As Is". Other features of the home include 2 decorative fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and an enclosed front porch. Property is located close to Aultman Hospital with easy access to bus route and highways.

24. 2022-12-29
    soldstatus $61,000

    Show marketing remark (434 chars)

    Great investment opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on a corner lot with off street parking and a 2 car garage. Property had been previously duplexed. Could be easily switched back. Property is selling "As Is". Other features of the home include 2 decorative fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and an enclosed front porch. Property is located close to Aultman Hospital with easy access to bus route and highways.

25. 2022-12-08
    status Pending 434-char remark

    Show marketing remark (434 chars)

    Great investment opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on a corner lot with off street parking and a 2 car garage. Property had been previously duplexed. Could be easily switched back. Property is selling "As Is". Other features of the home include 2 decorative fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and an enclosed front porch. Property is located close to Aultman Hospital with easy access to bus route and highways.

26. 2022-10-02
    price $67,000 434-char remark

    Show marketing remark (434 chars)

    Great investment opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on a corner lot with off street parking and a 2 car garage. Property had been previously duplexed. Could be easily switched back. Property is selling "As Is". Other features of the home include 2 decorative fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and an enclosed front porch. Property is located close to Aultman Hospital with easy access to bus route and highways.

27. 2022-08-29
    listed $79,900 Active 434-char remark

    Show marketing remark (434 chars)

    Great investment opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on a corner lot with off street parking and a 2 car garage. Property had been previously duplexed. Could be easily switched back. Property is selling "As Is". Other features of the home include 2 decorative fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and an enclosed front porch. Property is located close to Aultman Hospital with easy access to bus route and highways.

28. 2008-12-05
    soldstatus $16,250
29. 2008-11-23
    historical
30. 2008-11-23
    historical
31. 2008-08-26
    listed $19,000
32. 2008-08-26
    listed $19,000
33. 2005-11-16
    soldstatus $71,000
34. 2005-05-18
    soldstatus $35,500
35. 2005-05-13
    soldstatus $35,500
36. 2005-04-01
    listed $40,500
37. 2001-09-21
    soldstatus $64,500
38. 2001-04-10
    listed $59,900
39. 1998-09-25
    soldstatus $58,900
40. 1998-08-03
    historical
41. 1998-02-09
    listed $66,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast OH · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,374 · $114/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,498 · $125/mo
• Expected delta: +$124/yr (+$10/mo · 9.1%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $15,072
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,826
• − Property taxes: −$1,374
• − Insurance: −$520
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,206
• − Management: −$1,206
• − Depreciation: −$3,025
• Taxable income: $1,916
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$460
• After-tax cash flow: $3,009/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Canton City
• NCES district ID: 3904371
• Math proficiency: 17% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 26% ▼ -12.00%
• Median HH income: $28,825
• Composite: 17.1/100
• National rank: #9116
• State rank: #627 of 656 in OH

Livability — Canton

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #441
• US rank: #7259

Category grades

Amenities C+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A Health & safety C User ratings D+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Canton, OH
• County: Stark County · 272,865 people
• City population: 103,614
• Metro: Canton-Massillon, OH
• Population (ZIP): 9,067
• Household income: $47,305
• Rent vs Own: 39.8% rent · 60.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 444.0

Population outlook (Stark County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 373,708 people
• By 2030: 371,245 · -0.7%
• By 2040: 361,331 · -3.3%
• By 2050: 345,290 · -7.6%
• By 2075: 302,669 · -19.0%
• By 2100: 238,870 · -36.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (76%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 76% Black 16% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 1% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 6% Lithuanian 4% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 2%
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Stark

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.9) · D 38.6% · R 60.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -27.4pp toward R · 2008: 5.5pp · 2024: -21.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.9 2020: R+18.5 2016: R+17.4 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+5.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -118.74%
• Current HPI: 177.4476
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Canton-Massillon, OH
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.98%
• F500 in state: 48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	3	$145B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$49B
▸Financial Services	3	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$93B
▸Aerospace / Defense	2	$47B
▸Utilities	2	$33B

Price history

+55.5% since first listed

24 events — show timeline

• 2026-02-13 Listed $104,000 MLSNOW
• 2024-12-04 Rental Removed $1,125 SHOWMOJO
• 2024-11-01 Rental Removed $1,125 RENTALBEAST
• 2024-10-31 Listed for Rent $1,125 RENTALBEAST
• 2024-10-28 Listed for Rent $1,125 SHOWMOJO
• 2022-12-29 Sold (Public Records) $61,000 Public Records
• 2022-12-29 Sold (MLS) $61,000 MLSNOW
• 2022-12-08 Pending — MLSNOW
• 2022-10-02 Price Changed $67,000 MLSNOW
• 2022-08-29 Listed $79,900 MLSNOW
• 2008-12-05 Sold (MLS) $16,250 MLSNOW
• 2008-11-23 Listing Removed — MLSNOW
• 2008-11-23 Listing Removed — MLSNOW
• 2008-08-26 Listed $19,000 MLSNOW
• 2008-08-26 Listed $19,000 MLSNOW
• 2005-11-16 Sold (Public Records) $71,000 Public Records
• 2005-05-18 Sold (Public Records) $35,500 Public Records
• 2005-05-13 Sold (MLS) $35,500 MLSNOW
• 2005-04-01 Listed $40,500 MLSNOW
• 2001-09-21 Sold (Public Records) $64,500 Public Records
• 2001-04-10 Listed $59,900 MLSNOW
• 1998-09-25 Sold (Public Records) $58,900 Public Records
• 1998-08-03 Listing Removed — MLSNOW
• 1998-02-09 Listed $66,900 MLSNOW

Property tax history

+3.5%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,374 · +21.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.