Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Central, Cleveland

Central, a neighborhood in Cleveland, is situated just 2 miles from downtown and bordered by Central Avenue to the north. It is located near Interstates 90 and 77 and is close to Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College, giving it a college-town feel with many commuter residents. The neighborhood features a mix of housing styles, including Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and some late 19th-century homes. Most properties were built or rebuilt in the last 30 years. Most residents are renters. For recreation, the Lonnie Burten Recreation Center offers a gym, weight center, arts and crafts classes and an outdoor pool. Adjacent to it, Lonnie Burten Park has a playground and basketball courts, while Dwayne Browder Field hosts youth and high school football games. Dining options in Central include Main Gate for breakfast and lunch, The Crispy Chick for fast food, and Transmart Restaurant and Grocery for quick meals and grocery items. The neighborhood is also near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Library & Archives on Woodland Avenue and the Louis Stokes Museum. Public transportation is accessible via Cleveland’s Regional Transit Authority buses.