Port housing now available in Galion

GALION, OHIO – Wednesday, November 29 – The Galion Port Authority announced today that the first house in the eleven-acre Renschville Development on Winchester Rd. is now available for sale. The new single-family ranch-style home will be completed by the end of January and is available for $299,000. The Port Authority will begin construction on a second house at the Renschville site yet this month. The site has the potential for 21 total homes.

Mark Rantala, Executive Director of the Galion Port Authority, was pleased with the announcement. “We are thrilled to spearhead this development project, recognizing residential growth as a key focus for both the City of Galion and the Port Authority. We are grateful for the City’s backing and the collaboration with 89 Homes and Galion Building and Loan, which are instrumental in bringing this vision to life.”

The 1,339 square-foot single-level home, built by 89 Homes from Jeromesville, Ohio, sits on a 0.25-acre lot and offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and a full basement. Its open concept layout includes a kitchen, dining area, and great room. The master bedroom features a double bowl vanity, tiled shower, and walk-in closet. There are two additional bedrooms and a full bath, with potential for office use. The home also has a half bath, laundry room, and two-car garage. Externally, it boasts a large front porch, rear concrete patio, and comes with appliances, solid surface countertops, plus a concrete driveway and sidewalk.

Galion Mayor Tom O’Leary expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, “This development represents another stride in Galion’s growth. It’s a testament to our community’s commitment to progress and our ability to collaborate effectively with key partners. We’re looking forward to the positive impact this project will have on our city.”

Since its inception, the Port has focused on residential development, spurred by a 2019 Danter and Associates study highlighting countywide housing needs. To encourage residential development, the City passed legislation creating a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) in 2016. This property is eligible for a one hundred percent tax exemption for fifteen years.

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About the Galion Port Authority

Established in 2019 by the City of Galion, the Galion Port Authority has the mission to provide support to drive progress and opportunity in the city of Galion. Port Authorities were created by the Ohio Legislature to enhance, foster, aid, provide or promote transportation, economic development, education, housing, recreation, governmental operations, culture or research or the acquisition and financing of real estate. For more on the Port, visit galionport.org.

About the Crawford Partnership

Started in 2006, the Crawford Partnership for Education and Economic Development is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving collaborative economic, community and workforce development in Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, and all of Crawford County, Ohio. Twice in the last four years, the community has been nationally ranked in the top 20% for economic development and is pursuing an aggressive, strategic, and comprehensive agenda to become a community of choice for business and residents. To learn more about the Crawford Partnership, please visit us at crawfordpartnership.org

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