Cute c.1900 Ohio Cottage W/ Hardwoods and Formal Dining Room $59,900
$59,900
Designed for main-level living at its finest, this inviting Ohio cottage opens to a expansive family room, a formal dining space, and a charming, cozy kitchen. Complete with two generous bedrooms, a full bath, and the ultimate convenience of first-floor laundry, every detail offers comfort and practical flow.
Realtor Comments
- 2bd
- 1ba
- 1,184sqft
- 3,864sqft lot
- Circa 1900
901 North St, East Liverpool, OH 43920
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: David Melidona
Pros
Ultra-Affordable Real Estate: Housing costs are among the lowest in the nation, with median home prices typically ranging from $75,000 to $130,000. First-time buyers and investors can find substantial historic brick homes and classic architecture at accessible entry points.
Strategic Tri-State Location: Nestled at the intersection of three states, residents enjoy quick access to Chester and Weirton, WV, as well as Beaver County, PA. Major metro access to Pittsburgh (~40 miles southeast) and Youngstown (~35 miles north) makes airport travel, major sports, and urban amenities manageable.
Proximity to Outdoor Recreation: Adjacent to Beaver Creek State Park, offering scenic hiking trails, kayaking, camping, and historic sites like the restored Gaston’s Mill. The Ohio River also provides abundant boating and fishing access.
Rich Ceramic & Pottery Heritage: Home to the Museum of Ceramics, reflecting its iconic history producing American dinnerware (including the neighboring home of Fiesta ware in Newell, WV).
Low Cost of Daily Living: Essentials, property taxes, local services, and utilities run well below national averages, stretching fixed incomes or remote salaries significantly.
Cons
Post-Industrial Economic Challenges: Following the decline of its manufacturing and pottery industries, the town faces long-standing economic contraction, higher-than-average poverty rates (~25%–28%), and low median household incomes.
Blight & Aging Infrastructure: Many neighborhoods suffer from abandoned properties, neglected vacant homes, and aging municipal roads and utility systems.
Limited Local Job Market: High-paying corporate, technical, or healthcare careers within town limits are sparse, requiring most working residents to commute to Pittsburgh, Youngstown, or surrounding industrial corridors.
Substance Abuse & Social Issues: Like many Rust Belt towns along the Ohio River Valley, East Liverpool has struggled noticeably with the regional opioid epidemic and related social challenges over recent decades.
Rust Belt Winters & Gray Weather: Cold winters, heavy cloud cover, and damp river-valley humidity endure from late autumn through early spring.
