$154,443Average Value$122Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A place to raise a family
The Cleveland Area can be best described as "no frills", as it's primarily residential with only a few retail amenities. This established community is located 2 miles from downtown, offering a suburban vibe within an urban residential area. The neighborhood features wide streets with mature oak trees and well-maintained lawns. About fifty percent of the streets have sidewalks, and streetlamps are spaced every few blocks. It’s the kind of place where kids enjoy the outdoors, and residents walk their dogs. "This community is more affordable than nearby neighborhoods and offers stability, especially for families looking to settle down." says Nicole Schroeder, vice president of the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association, who has lived in the neighborhood all her life. "We like to call our community is classic and cozy."
Cleveland Area is a small, primarily residential neighborhood just west of downtown.
Classic bungalows and Cape Cod style homes are common throughout Cleveland Area.
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Houses move quickly
Some homes date back to the turn of the 20th century; however, most sprung up in the 1950s. Architectural styles comprise ranch-style, bungalows, Cape Cod and traditional, and range in price from $91,000 to $208,000. Many of the houses have been remodeled to current standards. Lots are less than ¼ acre, and most homes have garages. "Homes here go very quickly," Schroeder says. Currently, the area consists of 900 households.
Cleveland Area is full of rows of squat, ranch-style homes.
Lines blur between Cape Cod styles and more classic bungalows in Cleveland Area.
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Cleveland Area's only park
Residents can walk or bike to Cleveland Park, the only green space in the neighborhood. Recently upgraded thanks to the neighborhood association's efforts, the park features soccer and baseball fields, a picnic pavilion, a play area with swings, a manicured grassy area complete with shade trees and a seasonal splash pad. Hughes Park is 2 miles south of the boundary and features nature themed play equipment, a naturalized teaching area and a birding area in addition to typical park amenities. Veterans Memorial Stadium is the home field of the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Midwest League. Right next door is ImOn Ice, a multi-purpose sports and recreation venue where the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders play. The complex also offers public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues, speed skating, birthday parties and more. Residents can head downtown, a 2-mile drive on local streets, for arts and cultural experiences. The district is home to the Paramount Théâtre, Orchestra Iowa, the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the National Czech & Slovak Museum.
Cleveland area is centered around its namesake Cleveland Park.
Local youth love to hang out at Cleveland Area's Cleveland Park.
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High school students take top honors in academics
Cedar Rapids School District, which offers open enrollment, serves the Cleveland Area, and schools are within walking distance. Students can start their education at Cleveland Elementary School, which has a C-plus grade from Niche. Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy is the district's first magnet middle school and received the Magnet School of Distinction award. It has a C grade. Thomas Jefferson High School, which has a B-minus score, took top honors in 2024 at the State Academic Decathlon. These competitions test students in ten areas, including art, economics, literature, mathematics and social science.
Cleveland Area's Cleveland Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 13:1.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy serves Cleveland Area's intermediate students.
Cleveland Area students complete their primary educations at Jefferson High School.
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Opportunities to meet the neighbors
The neighborhood association holds two major events each summer. The Community Safety & Wellness Fair is free and takes place in June. On the first Tuesday in August there's National Night Out. The food is potluck, and the 2024 entertainment will be provided by students from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy.
A centrally located community
According to Schroeder, Cleveland Area does not get heavy traffic. Roads are easily accessible with Iowa Highway 100 to the southwest, Interstate 380 cutting through the city and U.S. Route 30 to the north. "We are centrally located, which enables residents to reach a major thoroughfare in less than five minutes." Two major hospitals are located nearby: Mercy Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital and each has an annexed urgent care. Cedar Rapids Transit does have several bus stops in town; however, most residents prefer to drive and/or walk and bike. Eastern Iowa Airport is a 7-mile drive via local streets.
Cleveland Area is just across the river from Downtown Cedar Rapids.
Cleveland Area is home to the ImOn Ice Arena, which hosts the local Cedar Rapids Roughriders.
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Burgeres, burgers and more burgers
For grocery runs, Hy-Vee is a 3-mile drive via back roads. "We don't have many restaurants here, but what we do have we like to support," Schroeder says. Leonardo's, a neighborhood staple for over 65 years, offers homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and cocktails. BurgerFiend is a local favorite that serves burgers, fries, gyros, ice cream shakes, and 20 sauces and toppings. One of the latest additions to the area is El Taco Feliz, offering authentic Mexican cuisine. For additional choices, residents head downtown.
Cleveland Area's Leonardo's embraces a funky aesthetic while leaning into seasonal celebrations.
Cleveland Area residents can enjoy a hot bowl of pho at Mai Pho just minutes away.
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Parks in this Area
Cleveland Park
Transit
Airport
The Eastern Iowa
13 min drive
Bus
1st Ave & 18th St
Bus
Williams Blvd Across From Mcdonald's
Bus
8th Ave & 18th St
Bus
Williams Blvd & 10th Ave
Bus
20th St & Chandler St (Jefferson Hs)
Bus
B Ave & 15th St
Bus
1st Ave & 15th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cleveland Area
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cleveland Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cleveland Area, Cedar Rapids sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cleveland Area, Cedar Rapids over the last 12 months is $167,250, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Updated SW Side raised ranch steps from Jefferson High School. This home has new carpet throughout, as well as newer refrigerator, washer & dryer. The covered back deck has great views of the City and you can watch the fireworks from the comfort of your home! Main floor has an open living room dining room configuration with cozy gas fireplace and massive windows that bring in tons of natural
Welcome home to this charmer on the SW side with FOUR GARAGE STALLS. This property has been lovingly cared for by the current seller's for almost fifty years! The vinyl siding, new asphalt roof in 2020, and updated double hung windows throughout will give the new owner peace of mind that the big-ticket items have already been completed. Original hardwood floors throughout most of the space and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,858
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,505
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,790
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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