709 Steele St, Kent, OH 44240
OFF MARKET

709 Steele St
Kent, OH 44240

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,108 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$317,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,003/mo*
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$317,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,003/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,108 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Split level home in the heart of Kent with numerous updates. The house has hardwood floors upstairs and downstairs, additional family room added last year (30x10), finished half basement, new remodeled kitchen, new roof installed last year with 30 year transferable warranty, 2 car garage, big back yard with tree house and two sheds, newly remodeled bathroom, energy efficient blow-in insulation in the attic and walls, whole house air conditioning, new wood fence, raised bed vegetable garden, and a 10 minutes from KSU's campus and a 20 minutes from downtown. 1 year Home Warranty offered by sellers also! Here's what anyone would love about this home. Tucked in a safe quiet neighborhood that is 1/2 mile from KSU campus with a big back yard for grilling, a small basketball court, tree house, and tire swing. This neighborhood is sometimes called "Professors' Alley" because there are so many KSU faculty who live in this area. It is also close to downtown and a few minutes from one of the new bike/hike trails and .25 miles from Walls Elementary School (one of the best elementary schools around that received and excellent rating by the State of Ohio). This is a great home in a great community! Please visit http://www.listingcheckout.com/rdcd/126404 for an important notice about this property.
709 Steele St, Kent, OH 44240 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,108 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $180,000 on Jul 22, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $317,900, with a rent estimate of $2,473/month.

Home Highlights

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Home Details for 709 Steele St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Office
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price History for 709 Steele St

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
10/06/2014$189,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/29/2014$189,900Listed For SaleN/A
07/22/2014$180,000Sold
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06/27/2014$189,900PendingN/A
05/16/2014$189,900PriceChange
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05/10/2014$195,000Listed For SaleN/A
07/06/2006$164,000Sold
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07/28/1997$135,000Sold
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Market trends in Kent

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,202
Assessment$257,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 709 Steele St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
619 Woodside Dr, Kent, OH
0.17
Single-Family Home
$225,000
09/16/25
3
1.5
1,976
431 Wilson Ave, Kent, OH
0.26
Single-Family Home
$297,000
07/02/26
4
3
2,126
707 E Crain Ave, Kent, OH
0.34
Single-Family Home
$153,400
03/05/26
3
3
2,092
609 Woodside Dr, Kent, OH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$285,000
09/25/25
3
2
1,325
223 University Dr, Kent, OH
0.38
Single-Family Home
$210,000
08/01/25
4
2.5
1,768
605 Edgewood Dr, Kent, OH
0.24
Single-Family Home
$187,500
08/19/25
4
1
1,536
329 N Willow St, Kent, OH
0.40
Single-Family Home
$259,900
11/07/25
4
2
1,752
626 Virginia Ave, Kent, OH
0.42
Single-Family Home
$207,500
05/21/26
3
2
1,505
384 Burr Oak Dr, Kent, OH
0.30
Single-Family Home
$300,000
01/06/26
4
3.5
3,098
308 Wilson Ave, Kent, OH
0.35
Single-Family Home
$290,000
09/03/25
4
2.5
2,984

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What Locals Say about Kent

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  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "Kent is a great community to raise a family. Kent has an excellent school system. I grew up in Kent and attended Kent City Schools, as did my daughters and now my granddaughter. The teachers are amazing!"
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    "I work from home but when I need to go to the office the commute is ok. It’s in the falls and I take Howe avenue to Bailey road to downtown. "
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    "Many other dogs that sometimes leads to all be barking. Otherwise it's a nice enough area. If people picked up after their pets too, that would be great."
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    "The bike and hike trail gives doggies a place to have long Leisurely walks. People do pick up their dogs poo along the bike and hike Trail however I do feel we need to have trash bins disposable bags along the trail for those who forget"
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    "Although it’s outside of town it’s within a close range to downtown. It’s quiet and well kept by all other neighbors. "
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    "I live right by down town Kent. lora of public bussing. Lots of kids and traffic though. It's nice for college kids. Everything is close to them. "
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    "The people and Easy access to downtown and many restaurants. Kent state is also a good college and I love the atmosphere of downtown "
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    "We have an annual 4th of July celebration with live music, performances, face painting, loads of food booths, and all sorts of other amusement park-esque booths, along with fireworks. There are many festivals like this through the year, such as the Dog Days of Summer held downtown. "
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    "Kent is full of all sorts of pets and animals and many shops downtown even leave water dishes outside during the summer, plus there are sidewalks nearly everywhere "
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    "Summer soccer games, yearly fairs, October festival, close stores and fast food, easy highway access."
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    "I see a lot of dog owners so if you have one you will feel welcomed as long as you have normal dog etiquette."
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    "Ive lived here for 2 years. Safe and quiet, well maintained, clean. My cousin lives one street over also with great neighbors"
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  • Joel C.
    "It works. It’s close to work about thirty minutes from downtown Akron. It’s a nice easy drive and traffic isn’t bad."
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    "I don’t live in Kent. I lived in Suffield, for about 15 years. This neighborhood is safe and within 10-15 minutes from grocery, pharmacies, etc. it has been a great place to raise our children."
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  • Emily B.
    "Quick and easy. I live right around the corner from where I work. I like that there are plenty of food options all in the same spot downtown. Mostly everything is within walking distance so if you don't have a car it's really not an issue. There's also buses and you can rent bikes through the university."
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    "Everything is conveniently located. Love the Christmas decorations in the city, my kids are extremely fascinated! "
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