c.1900 Ohio Foursquare For Sale $185K

Step inside this timeless home in the heart of Lisbon offering 2,028 square feet of living space, 4 spacious bedrooms with large closets, and 1 1/2 bathrooms. Outside, you’ll find a beautiful, private yard complete with a detached garage, storage shed, and recently installed gutters for added peace of mind. New water heater installed in 2025, new filtration system in the kitchen, and all appliances stay. If you’ve been searching for a home with historic charm, generous living space, and unique architectural details, this one is a must-see. Schedule your private showing today!

The Pros

• Exceptional Affordability & Historic Homes: The cost of living is significantly below the national average, with a median home value sitting between $105,000 and $115,000. For buyers who appreciate character, Lisbon offers a unique stock of historic architecture, featuring beautifully preserved early-1900s American Foursquares, classic brick Colonials, and Victorians near the center of town.

   

• Charming, Active Historic Center: Because Lisbon is the county seat, its historic downtown square remains the functional and cultural hub of the community. Centered around the grand, historic Columbiana County Courthouse, the village is highly walkable and dotted with local staples like the Steel Valley Bowls, local diners, and specialty shops.

   

• Outdoors & Recreation at Your Doorstep: Nature lovers have easy access to excellent outdoor amenities. The Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail—a gorgeous, paved 12.5-mile trail built on an old abandoned railroad line—runs right through Lisbon, offering a scenic path for biking and walking. Scenic Beaver Creek State Park is also just a short drive away.

• Low-Stress Commute to Regional Hubs: While tucked into a rural, rolling landscape, Lisbon is far from isolated. It sits right at the intersection of several major state routes, making for a straightforward, low-congestion 30-to-40-minute commute to larger surrounding employment hubs like Youngstown, Boardman, Salem, and Canton.

The Cons

• Limited Local Career Growth: The local economy is primarily driven by county government, public education, small retail, and light manufacturing. High-paying corporate positions, tech ladders, or specialized professional fields are scarce within the village limits, meaning most professionals face a daily commute to nearby cities.

• Quiet Nightlife and Entertainment: If you thrive on a fast-paced social scene, Lisbon will feel very quiet. Outside of high school sports, local county fair events, a handful of casual hometown bars, and community gatherings, commercial entertainment options are highly limited, especially in the winter months.

   

• Heavy Reliance on Surrounding Towns for Retail: While Lisbon handles daily essentials well with local spots and regional grocers, it lacks major big-box department stores, wide-scale shopping plazas, or a diverse culinary scene. For major shopping hauls, target runs, or varied ethnic dining, residents routinely drive 20 to 30 minutes north to Salem or Boardman.

• Rusty Infrastructure and Gray Winters: Like much of northeast Ohio, Lisbon features aging municipal infrastructure in spots, along with older housing stock that requires consistent maintenance. The weather follows typical Great Plains and Great Lakes patterns: humid, storm-prone summers followed by long, overcast, and bitterly cold winters with decent snowfall.