Stouffer Realty - Geauga County

Geauga County is a jewel with its magnificent landscapes, abundant natural resources, and rich pioneer heritage, which attract tourists and residents alike. The charming subdivisions and township parks, expansive rural living and working farms make Geauga an idyllic place to work and live. All of the surrounding areas are ideal for relocation (Aquila, Auburn, Bainbridge, Burton, Chagrin Falls, Chardon, Chester, Chesterland, Claridon, East Claridon, Hambden, Huntsburg, Hunting Valley, Middlefield, Montville, Munson, Newbury, Novelty, Parkman, Russell, South Russell, Thompson, and Troy.)

Stouffer Realty is knowledgeable in the Geauga County real estate market, with hundreds of listings for residential and commercial properties. Stouffer Realty Realtors have first-hand knowledge of Geauga County property values, taxes, school systems, neighborhoods, and financing options. We use the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and pre-qualify our homebuyers to expedite the buying and selling process.

Just south of Lake Erie and at the head-waters of the Chagrin, Cuyahoga and Grand Rivers, Geauga County is only an hour away from the Pennsylvania border, with quick access to major highways in all directions. It is located just 30 miles from Cleveland-Hopkins Airport.

The county is recognized as the educational hub for the Kent State University Geauga Campus and the Geauga County Ohio State University Extension, both located in Burton. In addition to providing a tremendous living environment, Geauga County is also home to many offices and light industry, giving numerous residents the bonus of not having to travel beyond county limits to work.

A strong New England influence still permeates Geauga’s town planning, long-standing traditions, and sound education initiatives. A drive through the county’s townships highlights the New England-style central green. These town squares are surrounded by the communities’ most valuable institutions-- church, school, and government. Fourteen county properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Burton and Chardon Town Squares.

The sweetest New England tradition brought to Geauga County was maple syrup. Today, a permanent sugar camp is operated by the Chamber of Commerce on Burton Square and the Geauga County Maple Festival has drawn thousands every year since 1926. The area is known as “Pancake Town, USA” and the “Maple Capital of Ohio. ”
Another tradition in Geauga County is The Great Geauga County Fair. Established in 1823, it is recognized as Ohio’s oldest, continuously operating fair.

Geauga's population tops 91,000 and continues to grow and diversify. Amish families have migrated into the farmlands and various ethnic populations have settled into the western suburbs and eastern rural areas. Young couples are starting families and elderly couples are enjoying the peace and serenity of rolling wooded hills.
Whatever brings you to Geauga County – a residence to raise a family or a place to start a business -- there is an area just waiting to meet your needs and an entire community of benefits waiting to be explored. Ask a Stouffer Realty Realtor to help you find the property of your dreams.