403 E Baird Ave · Barberton, OH 44203

$230,000

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,175 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 39 Days on market

Built 1930 5,998 sqft lot $106/sqft · 11% above area Est $208k · 11% over

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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 +16.6/30.0
• DSCR +5.2/10.0
• 1% rule +4.2/10.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Rent growth +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• ARV discount +2.7/15.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

Key facts

• Inviting kitchen
• Breakfast nook
• Spacious yard

Tags

• INVITING KITCHEN
• BREAKFAST NOOK
• SPACIOUS YARD
• DETACHED GARAGE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage (2 car)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Two-story single-family home; Above-grade finished living area reported; Below-grade finished area in the basement
• Construction: Built per public records; Aluminum and vinyl siding; Asphalt/fiberglass roof
• Exterior features: Lot approximately 0.14 acres; Public sewer and public water

Interior

• Kitchen: Eat-in kitchen; Range; Microwave; Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms (all on the second level)
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom; One half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Gas heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Sunroom; Living room with built-in features and a fireplace; Dining room; Eat-in kitchen; Full unfinished basement
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $140 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $213k (7.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $213k (7.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#428 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Barberton City (suburban): math 47% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #466 of 656 in OH (top 71%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 62% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Barberton Intermediate School (math 59% / reading 50%, grade C, #788 of 1,584 statewide, top 52%, 697 students, 74% FRL); Barberton Middle School (math 45% / reading 50%, grade C-, #444 of 654 statewide, top 69%, 797 students, 72% FRL); Barberton High School (math 33% / reading 57%, grade D-, #468 of 781 statewide, top 60%, 1,220 students, 60% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.9%/yr); 225 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,114 units permitted in Summit County in 2024 (397 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($64k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Summit County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 39 days — a 3% lower offer ($223k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 26y 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 $152k; list at $230k implies a 51% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $212,653 (7.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 39 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 8% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 0.92% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.02%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.61%
• DSCR: 1.12
• GRM: 9.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $207,714
• List price: $230,000
• Delta: 10.73%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
289 E Baird Ave	0.22mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,970 (-9%)	10mo	$187,500	$95	57
1358 S Azalea Blvd	0.65mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,877 (-14%)	1mo	$214,900	$114	39
469 E Hopocan Ave	0.38mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,929 (-11%)	24mo	$235,000	$122	35
783 E Ford Ave	0.72mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,396 (+10%)	11mo	$299,900	$125	31

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 · 5.86% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.66×
• Total profit: $-22,045
• Equity at exit: $34,294

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.31×
• Total profit: $19,699
• Equity at exit: $19,886

Cash invested: $64,400 (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 44203

• Rents YoY: 5.9%
• Active inventory: 225
• Price-to-rent: 9.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,127 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$238 /mo · $2,853/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$447
• Net cashflow: $140

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,949

Max offer price $230,000

Occupancy floor 88%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $270	-5% $205	+0% $140	+5% $75	+10% $10
Rent	-10% $-28	-5% $56	+0% $140	+5% $224	+10% $308
Rate	-1.0pp $256	-0.5pp $199	base $140	+0.5pp $81	+1.0pp $20

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: $57,500
• Closing costs: $6,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
369 E Tuscarawas Ave Barberton, OH	3.0	1.0	2162	$2,900	$1.34	25d	1	0.11mi
459 Wooster Rd N Unit 469 Barberton, OH	3.0	1.0	1782	$1,000	$0.56	45d	1	0.77mi

Listing history 30 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $230,000 Active 39 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $230,000 Active 36 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $230,000 Active 35 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $230,000 Active 34 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $230,000 Active 33 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $230,000 Active 31 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $230,000 Active 28 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $230,000 Active 27 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $230,000 Active 26 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $230,000 Active 25 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $230,000 Active 21 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $230,000 Active 20 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $230,000 Active 19 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $230,000 Active 18 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $230,000 Active 17 DOM
16. 2026-05-13
    listed $240,000 Active 1039-char remark
17. 2020-12-17
    soldstatus $152,000 Closed 915-char remark

    Show marketing remark (915 chars)

    Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

18. 2020-12-17
    soldstatus $152,000

    Show marketing remark (915 chars)

    Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

19. 2020-10-10
    status Pending 915-char remark

    Show marketing remark (915 chars)

    Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

20. 2020-10-05
    listed $149,900 Active 915-char remark

    Show marketing remark (915 chars)

    Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

21. 2020-09-23
    historical $149,900 915-char remark

    Show marketing remark (915 chars)

    Get ready to fall in love with this darling 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! The front entrance takes you into the living room where you will immediately notice the wood floors and built-in shelves surrounding the fireplace. The large bay window allows tons of natural light into the room. The bonus room just off of the front entrance features lots of windows and access to the half bath making this a great space for a private home office. You'll find plenty of cabinets in the kitchen and a cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room off of the kitchen is a great place to gather your guests. All 3 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom (2020) can be found on the 2nd floor. There are plenty of updates throughout including a new roof and new furnace with transferrable warranties, new siding (2018) plus a 1 year home warranty for your buyer's peace of mind. Call today to be one of the first to see this amazing home!

22. 2015-07-28
    soldstatus $127,000 Sold

    Show marketing remark (903 chars)

    Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home!! A two minute drive to Summa Barberton Hospital. Has a fantastic eat in kitchen with breakfast nook and dining room located off it. Spacious family room features built-ins and gorgeous bay window! Sun room with 7 windows lets in plenty of natural light! Half bath on the main floor, full bath on the second floor. The master suite has 2 closets, one of which is a large walk-in with ample space for storage! A staircase leads to the large attic that is equipped with attic fan and 2 big windows. Full, unfinished basement has outstanding potential! There is a fully paved driveway in great condition leading to the immense, fully lit 2.5 car garage. Great for storage!! Door off the kitchen leads to a wooden deck overseeing a generous sized back yard! Come take a look at this smoke-free, pet-free immaculate colonial, and let it's warm charm and feel wow you!

23. 2015-07-24
    soldstatus $127,000
24. 2015-05-18
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (903 chars)

    Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home!! A two minute drive to Summa Barberton Hospital. Has a fantastic eat in kitchen with breakfast nook and dining room located off it. Spacious family room features built-ins and gorgeous bay window! Sun room with 7 windows lets in plenty of natural light! Half bath on the main floor, full bath on the second floor. The master suite has 2 closets, one of which is a large walk-in with ample space for storage! A staircase leads to the large attic that is equipped with attic fan and 2 big windows. Full, unfinished basement has outstanding potential! There is a fully paved driveway in great condition leading to the immense, fully lit 2.5 car garage. Great for storage!! Door off the kitchen leads to a wooden deck overseeing a generous sized back yard! Come take a look at this smoke-free, pet-free immaculate colonial, and let it's warm charm and feel wow you!

25. 2015-05-01
    listed $134,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (903 chars)

    Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home!! A two minute drive to Summa Barberton Hospital. Has a fantastic eat in kitchen with breakfast nook and dining room located off it. Spacious family room features built-ins and gorgeous bay window! Sun room with 7 windows lets in plenty of natural light! Half bath on the main floor, full bath on the second floor. The master suite has 2 closets, one of which is a large walk-in with ample space for storage! A staircase leads to the large attic that is equipped with attic fan and 2 big windows. Full, unfinished basement has outstanding potential! There is a fully paved driveway in great condition leading to the immense, fully lit 2.5 car garage. Great for storage!! Door off the kitchen leads to a wooden deck overseeing a generous sized back yard! Come take a look at this smoke-free, pet-free immaculate colonial, and let it's warm charm and feel wow you!

26. 2009-01-20
    soldstatus $110,000
27. 2009-01-20
    soldstatus $110,000
28. 2008-08-01
    listed $125,000
29. 2001-03-28
    soldstatus $83,500
30. 2000-05-11
    listed $89,900

ⓘ 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: $2,853 · $238/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,221 · $268/mo
• Expected delta: +$367/yr (+$31/mo · 12.9%)

ⓘ 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: $25,518
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,884
• − Property taxes: −$2,853
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,041
• − Management: −$2,041
• − Depreciation: −$6,691
• Taxable loss: −$2,142
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$514
• After-tax cash flow: $2,197/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: Barberton City
• NCES district ID: 3904353
• Math proficiency: 47% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 51% ▼ -9.00%
• Median HH income: $37,660
• Composite: 40.77/100
• National rank: #3646
• State rank: #466 of 656 in OH

Livability — Barberton

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #428
• US rank: #7016

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Barberton, OH
• County: Summit County · 440,783 people
• City population: 38,701
• Metro: Akron, OH
• Population (ZIP): 38,701
• Household income: $63,759
• Rent vs Own: 28.3% rent · 71.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 805.0

Population outlook (Summit County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 546,583 people
• By 2030: 544,028 · -0.5%
• By 2040: 531,363 · -2.8%
• By 2050: 514,923 · -5.8%
• By 2075: 481,765 · -11.9%
• By 2100: 432,265 · -20.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Black 7% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Slovak 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Russian/Polish/Slavic 1% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Summit

• 2024 margin: Lean D (+7.0) · D 53.0% · R 46.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -9.6pp toward R · 2008: 16.6pp · 2024: 7.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+7.0 2020: D+9.6 2016: D+8.2 2012: D+14.8 2008: D+16.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -224.82%
• Current HPI: 199.8143
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.86%
• Metro: Akron, 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

+155.8% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-28 Price Changed $230,000 MLSNOW
• 2026-05-13 Listed $240,000 MLSNOW
• 2020-12-17 Sold (Public Records) $152,000 Public Records
• 2020-12-17 Sold (MLS) $152,000 MLSNOW
• 2020-10-10 Pending — MLSNOW
• 2020-10-05 Listed $149,900 MLSNOW
• 2020-09-23 Coming Soon $149,900 MLSNOW
• 2015-07-28 Sold (MLS) $127,000 MLSNOW
• 2015-07-24 Sold (Public Records) $127,000 Public Records
• 2015-05-18 Pending — MLSNOW
• 2015-05-01 Listed $134,900 MLSNOW
• 2009-01-20 Sold (Public Records) $110,000 Public Records
• 2009-01-20 Sold (MLS) $110,000 MLSNOW
• 2008-08-01 Listed $125,000 MLSNOW
• 2001-03-28 Sold (Public Records) $83,500 Public Records
• 2000-05-11 Listed $89,900 MLSNOW

Property tax history

+4.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,853 · -2.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.