Detroit Shoreway
Keeping pace with home demand
Steady demand in Detroit Shoreway makes for a reasonably competitive real estate market with various housing and a wide range of price points. There are fixer-uppers under $100,000 to new construction priced upward of $700,000 and everything in between. Much of the neighborhood’s traditional single-family housing is over a century old, with the median year built being around 1920, though some of the inventory is closer to 1900. Architectural styles run the gamut of the older homes but expect to see neat little rows of colorful Victorians with covered front porches situated on modest lots with tidy wooden fences. Development in Detroit Shoreway has kept pace with demand, with condos, townhouses and apartments filling in block after block, particularly along the lake over the last 20 years.
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Arts district with multiple theatres
The nightlife, shopping and dining, and cultural opportunities attract homebuyers and visitors to Detroit Shoreway in droves. “There might be too many options because I remember so many long conversations about where to go and what to do,” Melvin says. “But who doesn’t prefer that to not enough?” The Gordon Square Arts District provides a heavy dose of culture, with the Cleveland Public Theatre, Black Canvas Theatre and the Talespinner Children’s Theatre just a few of the draws. Constructed in 1921, the Capitol Theatre is the only historic movie theater on the city’s west side. “Cent’s has the best pizza I’ve ever had, hidden away inside an aggressively non-descript storefront on Lorain Avenue,” Melvin says. “They have immaculate outdoor seating in the summer with tall-ivy-covered walls and overhead lamp lighting.” Astoria Cafe & Market is a sleek Mediterranean eatery offering gourmet meats, cheeses and tapas. Guests rave about brunch, specifically the eggs Benedict and the hopping happy hour.
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Edgewater Park is a big draw
Cleveland is known for long, snowy winters, so outdoor access during the precious warm months is an absolute must for some homebuyers. Detroit Shoreway resembles a coastal town in the summer, with paragliders soaring off the cliff over Edgewater Park. The city skyline is magnetic on the horizon, and Lake Erie, with its 240 acres of sandy shoreline, could pass for the ocean if you didn’t know any better. The jam-packed beach and accompanying parks are served by the Edgewater Beach House, an open-air pavilion that has concessions, including beer, on the first floor. After serving the community for 30 years, the Michael J. Zone Recreation Center got a complete overhaul in 2012. Today it adds 22 green, active acres to the neighborhood, with play fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a dog park and a splash pad. Zone Rec is located in Cleveland’s Eco Village, so it was designed with sustainable features and ecological elements.
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Walkable community primary school
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District, an average district with a C grade from Niche, serves families with children in Detroit Shoreway. Students can start their education at Joseph M. Gallager School, a classic walkable community school graded C-minus by Niche. The school serves kindergarten through the eighth grade and touts a nurturing, multicultural learning environment. MC2 STEM High School results from a partnership between the district and the Great Lakes Science Center that promises a STEM education in a non-traditional venue. With a C-plus from Niche, MC2 promises project-based learning emphasizing hands-on projects and community partnerships.Park the car and ride the RTA
Detroit Shoreway is one of the most easily navigated neighborhoods in the Cleve, with bike lanes, busses and multiple RTA stops – not to mention ample free and metered parking. Downtown is just over two miles away by car from West Superior Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. U.S. Route 20 runs through the neighborhood near Edgewater Beach, linking to I-90 close to downtown. The I-490 interchange, about three miles away from Tremont, connects the Detroit Shoreway area to the broader region, including I-70.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Ivans
Jessica Ivans
Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
(440) 530-6849
59 Total Sales
1 in Detroit Shoreway
$235,835 Price
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Michael Cancelliere
Michael Cancelliere
Howard Hanna
(216) 238-0647
52 Total Sales
1 in Detroit Shoreway
$130,000 Price
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Robert Weaver
Robert Weaver
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
(440) 754-7399
30 Total Sales
1 in Detroit Shoreway
$163,000 Price
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Marty Emerman
Marty Emerman
Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
(440) 485-3380
79 Total Sales
1 in Detroit Shoreway
$494,000 Price
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Cindy Lindberg
Cindy Lindberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
(234) 271-3876
62 Total Sales
1 in Detroit Shoreway
$355,000 Price
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Brady Secre
Brady Secre
EXP Realty, LLC.
(440) 530-7404
214 Total Sales
2 in Detroit Shoreway
$275K - $410K Price Range
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 10th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Michael Zone Recreation Center Park
Greenwood park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Roberto Clemente Park
Fairview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Herman Park
Frank Novak Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International
20 min drive
Subway
West 65 - Lorain
Bus
7801 Detroit Av
Bus
Lorain Av & W 44th St
Bus
Lorain Av & W 50th St
Bus
Madison Av & W 81st St
Bus
Lorain Av & W 54th St
Bus
Lorain Av & W 83rd St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Detroit Shoreway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Detroit Shoreway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $492,500, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Sale Price
$492,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$359,949
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,862
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1904
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,484
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,899
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,709
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,359
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,455 - $2,607 per month
- Waterford Bluffs
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 432+ Sq Ft
- 2020 Lorain Ave
- Cleveland, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,116
Median Age
37
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,425
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,742
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 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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