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Lakeside living made accessible, close to downtown Cleveland
Edgewater, a diverse neighborhood sharing its name with the adjacent Edgewater Park, offers residents walkable access to Lake Erie's beaches. Renters make up 40% of the community, which features a mix of multifamily units, century-old mansions, and single-family homes just a block from the park, home to the Cleveland Script Sign. “The neighborhood is a good mix of multifamily and owner-occupied properties. It is also very walkable, close to the shores of Lake Erie, Edgewater Park, and has easy access to downtown and East Cleveland,” says Mike Anter, a Realtor at JAMM Real Estate Company.Clifton Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in greater Cleveland, divides Edgewater into two sections. The northern area is dominated by single-family Colonial Revival homes, while the southern part features a mix of converted apartments, single-family homes, and lakeside mansions.
Brick Colonial Revival mansions sit across from Lake Erie
Located just outside the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, Edgewater is a walkable community with immediate access to Lake Erie and nearby areas, including the Gordon Square Arts District. It also borders Lakewood, where housing prices are typically higher. “Prices tend to be lower than in your Lakewood market, but they have been trending up steadily in the last few years,” says Mike Anter, a Realtor at JAMM Real Estate Company.Home prices vary, with Colonial Revival homes ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 and lakefront properties priced between $600,000 and $1 million. “The homes right on the lake are where you’ll find those million-dollar Colonials or even Victorian homes, offering direct views of the water,” says Realtor Payton.
A variety of home styles can be found in Edgewater.
Some stately Colonial homes in Edgewater line the shore of Lake Erie.
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Clifton Boulevard, Detroit Avenue home to shopping, dining hotspots
Clifton Boulevard and Detroit Avenue are the main hubs for dining and shopping in Edgewater. My Friends Restaurant, a 24-hour American diner, offers an assortment of pies for late-night cravings, while Don’s Lighthouse Grille serves as the neighborhood’s fine-dining seafood spot, featuring crab cakes and an extensive happy hour menu.“Beloved businesses like Earth Bistro Café and Flower Child shop are along Clifton Boulevard. Detroit Avenue is home to No Class—a radically inclusive metal bar—and Eagle Kafe, known for serving the city’s best Turkish coffee. Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ community is proudly visible across Edgewater, including at bars Twist Social Club and The Hawk, as well as our pet boutique, Pet-Tique,” says Josh Jones Forbes, marketing and communications director with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. Lucky’s Market at Clifton and 117th serves as the neighborhood’s primary supermarket, with ALDI, CVS, and Walgreens conveniently located just west on Madison Avenue.
Edgewater locals have easy access to everyday amenities.
Edgewater's My Friends Restaurant is a popular dining spot for every meal.
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Quick, easy access to Edgewater Park
Edgewater Park, a 147-acre gem in Cleveland Metroparks’ Lakefront Reservation, offers 9,000 feet of shoreline with dog-friendly beaches, a fishing pier, boat ramps, and picnic areas with grills. Families can explore the Lindsey Family Play Space, a nature-inspired playground near the Upper Edgewater Picnic Shelter.
Edgewater Park is an easy walk or short drive from the Edgewater neighborhood.
The panoramic views at Edgewater's Cleveland Script Sign draws visitors daily.
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Cleveland Metropolitan School District offers school choice
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District offers school choice, allowing students to attend nearly any school, though some require admission criteria such as test scores or portfolio submissions. Louisa May Alcott Elementary School, rated a C by Niche, and Marion C. Seltzer Elementary School, which serves a diverse student body representing 17 languages and 27 countries and is rated a C-minus, are the primary options for kindergarten through eighth grade.Max S. Hayes High School is the main public high school, earning a C-minus grade. It offers extracurricular activities like Keeping Individual Knowledge Alive, an after-school program focused on movement and dance.
Louisa May Alcott Elementary, in Edgewater, has received an overall grade of C from Niche.
Max S. Hayes High Schoo, near Edgewater, l hosts ninth through twelfth grade.
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Commuting to Hopkins International Airport is a breeze
The Red Line, a heavy rail service, provides a one-way route connecting locals to Hopkins International Airport Station in about 25 minutes and was the first rapid transit system in the Northern Hemisphere to link downtown to an airport. Interstate 90, the nearest major highway, is two miles from the neighborhood, while MetroHealth Hospital and downtown Cleveland are both four miles away.
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The proximity to Lake Erie, Edgewater Park, downtown Cleveland, Lakewood, I-90 and I-71 are incredible. This neighborhood is clean,charming and walkable. The amenities are also spectacular. I love Ohio City and Tremont, but they are destinations, not home. Clifton/West Blvd are the best streets in the 'Land.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Edgewater
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Edgewater Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edgewater, Cleveland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgewater, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $200,875, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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