$124,139Average Value$75Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
West side neighborhood attracting first-time homebuyers
Brooklyn Centre is one of Cleveland's oldest west side neighborhoods. Originally settled in 1812, this recognized historic district has seen several transformations. While it was once one of Cleveland's most substantial business districts in the 19th century, it’s fallen on hard times over the years. High poverty levels and crime rates, paired with many neglected homes and retail spaces, are among its current challenges. However, Brooklyn Centre’s access to Interstate 71 and Route 176, proximity to MetroHealth Medical Center and accessibly priced homes have caught the attention of many first-time homebuyers and investors.
Brooklyn-Centre is known for its century old houses and its rich cultural history.
Tree lined streets and cute cottages make up the majority of neighborhoods in Brooklyn-Centre.
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Affordable, longstanding homes
Narrow streets and seasoned houses showcase the community's maturity. Some homes, such as wood-frame two-story cottages with overhanging eaves and wide front porches, date back to the 19th century. The neighborhood also includes Victorian influences with bay windows and multistory turrets resembling distinguished towers. Several minimal cottages and brick-lined American foursquare homes were converted into multifamily units. Residents may also choose from a number of apartment complexes. Established trees shade the narrow sidewalks below, and single-car driveways provide off-street parking.Home prices range between $45,000 and $100,000 for a fixer-upper and $100,000 to $325,000 for a move-in-ready option. These entry-level prices are the primary attraction to this neighborhood. “It’s a very low-priced, working-class neighborhood,” says Michael Ferrante, a real estate broker with Century 21 HomeStar. “It’s good for entry-level buyers, and there are a lot of rentals.” Ferrante, a previous resident of Brooklyn Centre and longtime investor, notes a gradual increase in home values over recent years. “I bought a duplex back in ’94 and sold it this year,” Ferrante says, noting that while the 2008 stock market crash cut Cleveland deep, values have steadily increased. “Prices plummeted, but now we’re back up to pre-crash numbers. Values really went up, that’s why I sold this year.”
Victorian homes stand out in Brooklyn-Centre.
Prospective home buyers will find affordable, well maintained homes in Brooklyn-Centre.
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Conveniently placed near major highways
Along with entry-level home prices, Brooklyn Centre’s central location has put it on the map.“It’s an amazing neighborhood for accessibility,” Ferrante says. “You’re minutes from [an onramp for] I-75, which can get you anywhere in Cleveland in 30 minutes. You can get downtown in 10 minutes, the airport in 15.” In addition to a 5-mile commute from downtown Cleveland and quick access to both Interstate 71 and State Route 176, it's also just west of MetroHealth Medical Center, a major employer.
Reed Park, Brookside Reservation and Metroparks Zoo
Although part of an urban core, residents can still find natural beauty that delivers a momentary escape from the humming metro streets. W. C. Reed Park is a 12-acre gathering space that has received loving care within the last few years. The grounds have upgraded playgrounds, a baseball field and basketball courts. Locals often walk their leashed dogs along the concrete pathways. The expansive Brookside Reservation is just west of Brooklyn Centre. It's one of the city's oldest parks. Visitors spend the day picnicking under cherry blossom trees or admiring wetlands that shelter local wildlife. The Brookside Reservation also connects to the expansive Metroparks Zoo, home to over 3,000 animals worldwide.
Brooklyn-Centre's WC Reed Park offers a playground, basketball courts, and a wide open field.
Calgary Park is a small quiet park nestled in the southern side roads of Brooklyn-Centre.
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Denison Elementary and Lincoln West High
Brooklyn Centre is home to Denison Elementary School, which has a C-minus rating on Niche and serves kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school hosts activities like ice cream socials and family movie nights during the summer. Older students may attend Lincoln West School of Global Studies, which has a C-plus rating and is about 1 mile north of Brooklyn Centre. It offers programs in Science and Health through a partnership with the MetroHealth System and a program focusing on Global Studies, which offers students potential internships and travel opportunities.
Kids from Brooklyn-Centre are challenged to excel at Denison Pre-K School.
Students in the Brooklyn-Centre area can attend Lincoln West High School.
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Local diners and Steelyard Commons
The commercial corridor, Pearl Road, stretches north to south through the community. Following this route will lead residents to small businesses and local restaurants, such as Sal's Doghouse. The unassuming diner offers typical American breakfast staples, including home fries and corned beef hash. Quisqueya La Bella is also nearby and offers Dominican-style cuisine. Residents head a mile east to Steelyard Commons for groceries and big box needs. The shopping district houses stores like Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree.
Steelyard Commons is the closest shopping center for those in Brooklyn-Centre.
Brooklyn-Centre's Quisqueya La Bella offers live music on the weekends.
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Youth for Christ gather at The City Life Center
Kids can stay busy by joining Youth for Christ. The City Life Center, located just north of Brooklyn Center, is one of the organization’s many gathering spaces. There, kids between the ages of 11 and 19 work with mentors, enjoy meals and participate in events such as trunk-or-treat and STEAM Camp.
Elevated crime scores
This neighborhood has elevated crime index scores, receiving an 8 or higher in violent crimes. The overall crime score is a 6. For comparison, the US average is 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brooklyn Centre
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brooklyn Centre Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brooklyn Centre, Cleveland sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brooklyn Centre, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $112,900, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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