Once John Adams College & Career Academy opened its doors in 2006, it drew new attention to the Corlett neighborhood. The high school opened as a reinvestment from the city after originally closing due to funding issues. “Unfortunately, there is not a lot of investment in Cleveland neighborhoods. The only recent significant public investment was the new high school, which is a pretty big deal when it comes to any neighborhood,” said Terry Metter, a librarian at the Cleveland Public Library. Following the school’s opening, Cleveland's revitalization efforts in Corlett included developing a shopping plaza on Miles Avenue and improving the streetscape at the East 131st Street and Miles Avenue intersection, home to businesses such as Dollar General and Herb’s Caine Tavern, a neighborhood bar.
There is value in buying, not renting
Colonial Revival homes in need of renovation, along with private driveways and detached garages, characterize the housing stock in this neighborhood. Two-family homes with upper-level living spaces are also common, and 60% of residents are homeowners. Home prices generally stay below $150,000, with many under $100,000. Low home prices make buying a more favorable option than renting, particularly given Cleveland's rising rent costs. “There is plenty of long-term investment opportunity here. You can also significantly reduce your housing costs by buying—it’s much more favorable than renting, especially when considering tax benefits,” said Michael Ferrante, a realtor with Century 21 Homestar.
Quiet streets with green grassy lots are located in Corlett.
Single family two story homes are visible in Corlett.
Rows of traditional homes make a uniform look in Corlett.
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Access to state routes, RTA bus lines
Corlett is served by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's bus system, offering public transportation options for residents. The neighborhood is located along State Route 43, with proximity to State Routes 14 and 8, approximately 8 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland and 17 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. South Pointe Hospital, part of the Cleveland Clinic network, is about 3 miles east of the neighborhood. Residents should be aware of active rail lines in the southern part of Corlett, where freight trains pass through at night.
Miles Avenue in Corlett heads west to downtown Cleveland.
Miles Avenue in Corlett heads east to Aurora, Ohio.
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Minutes to Garfield Park Reservation
Garfield Park, a 223-acre park reservation, offers picnic shelters, forest trails, and green spaces managed for wildlife, including reclaimed old lake beds. Deep woodlands provide habitat for a variety of songbirds year-round, while Mill Creek Falls, the tallest waterfall in Cuyahoga County at 48 feet, is a notable natural feature. The park also includes the 3,000-square-foot Garfield Park Program Center, serving as a hub for education and recreation through Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation and Youth Outdoors programs. Nearby, restoration efforts at Garfield Pond further enhance the area’s ecological and recreational opportunities.
Gawron Park is a great place to enjoy some playtime in Corlett.
Corlett is proudly home to Gawron Park.
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The brand new John Adams College and Career Academy
After John Adams High School came online as John Adams College and Career Academy in 2006, Corlett got some attention. The public school is the alma mater of Nick Mileti, former owner of professional basketball and baseball teams in Cleveland. Mileti loved his time in high school so much that he purposefully reused the school colors of wine and gold for the Cleveland Cavaliers. John Adams focuses on bolstering an active community spirit through events like Trunk or Treat — a version of trick-or-treat where neighbors gather in their vehicles, and kids move from car to car rather than house to house. John Adams also celebrates Thanksgiving. The school offers a neighborhood-wide dinner for the November holiday. Academically, kids can choose from a variety of career and educational pathways. John Adams has a C-minus rating from Niche, as do other nearby schools like Charles Dickens School and Robert H. Jamison Leadership Academy.
Robert H Jamison School serves the residents of Corlett from PreK to 8th grade.
John Adams High School is in close proximity to Corlett.
John Adams College & Career Academy provides education in the neighborhood of
Corlett
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Harvard Ave is home to Italian, Jamaican, and deli restaurants
On Harvard Avenue, residents can choose from three diverse dining options. Harvard Wine & Grill offers Italian cuisine in a relaxed setting, while Pin Pin’s Kitchen serves Jamaican dishes with a box system starting at $5, featuring options such as brown stewed chicken, cabbage, and white rice. Harvard’s Deli, a neighborhood staple, sells local products and corned beef sandwiches. At the intersection of Miles Avenue and East 131st Street, retail options include Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and, just a block north, Miles Supermarket & State Liquor Agency. Nearby, the local chain Mr. Hero is known for its sandwiches, including the Romanburger, its best-seller.
Enjoy a fresh hot plate of food at Brown's Corner in Corlett.
Miles Supermarket is a popular grocery option in Corlett.
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Corlett Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Corlett, Cleveland sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Corlett, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $81,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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