Kent, J., Residence
Also known as: Bleichradt Residence
Why it's listed
This one-and-a-half-story house at 1727 Medina Line Road in Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, dates to about 1825 and reflects the Greek Revival style. It has a rectangular plan, post-and-beam construction, clapboard siding, a stone foundation and a shingled gable roof. The five-bay front has narrowly spaced six-over-six windows, a blind attic and a central entrance with a projecting architrave and Doric pilasters. A screened side porch and a rear kitchen wing were added later. The house sits well back from the road behind several large trees, with a well-maintained barn next door. Historic records name J. Kent as owner of 120 acres in 1856, reduced to 99 acres by 1874, and he may have been the John Kent who arrived in Bath around 1820. The survey judged the house a good example of the earlier form of Greek Revival architecture. It remains in residential use, with its interior in good condition and its exterior in very good condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes the house as a good example of the earlier form of the Greek Revival style. It is also tied to J. Kent, who owned 120 acres in 1856 and 99 acres by 1874, and who may have been the John Kent who came to Bath about 1820.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79002792, listed June 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1727 Medina Line Rd., Bath |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| Listed | June 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002792 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior in good condition and exterior in very good condition; used as a residence. A side screened porch and rear kitchen wing were added later. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 41.18327, -81.68519 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79002792.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138695817
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.