Glenville
Neighborhood Reviews
New homes and 20th century Colonial Revivals on residential streets
Glenville homes sit closely together on gridded streets, interspersed with trees. Most properties have driveways, but street parking is common as well. “There are a range of home styles and prices in Glenville. New developments on Circle North can be priced in the $260,000 to $400,000 range, while buyers can find homes a few streets over still around the $80,000 to $120,000 range,” Parra says. Contemporary New Traditional homes in Circle North can cost as much as $500,000. Investors and families can find multi-family properties in Colonial Revival designs built in the early 20th century for as low as $60,000 and as high as $145,000. There are also Victorians built in the 1910s that cost between $140,000 and $250,000.
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Walk along the shore or fish in Lake Erie at the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
At the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, residents can find walking trails to enjoy views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline. The area is a quiet green space within the city, and it’s a popular spot to birdwatch and fish. The neighborhood also includes part of the historical Cleveland Cultural Gardens, which includes over 30 individually themed garden collections representing different cultures and nationalities. For a playground and athletic fields, there’s Glenview Park. The Glenville Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, located on the neighborhood's east side, offers recurring community events.Grab groceries at The New Eastside Market
For groceries and household essentials, residents can go to The New Eastside Market or Save A Lot. There is also a pickup site for Urban Farming Collective Food, which allows residents to order produce from local farmers, opening in March 2024. Residents gather at GlenVillage, a retail complex on the neighborhood's western edge that supports Black-owned businesses like Squash the Beef, a vegan restaurant selling plant-based versions of burgers and mac and cheese. If they're located near the middle of Glenville, locals will grab classic breakfast platters from Angela's Family Restaurant. University Circle, located 2 miles south of the neighborhood, has many more dining and shopping options.
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Career training at Glenville High
Kids may begin school at Franklin D. Roosevelt Academy, which serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-minus rating from Niche. Students advance to C-minus-rated Glenville High. The high school offers Career Technical Education Pathways with programs in criminal justice, dental and nursing. There is also a Montessori elementary school, charter schools and private academies nearby.
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Learn and relax at the Cultural Gardens
Glenville is home to a number of local events, such as One World Day at the Cultural Gardens, a spring tradition that spans 75 years. The garden’s greenhouse offers spring and summer events such as outdoor concerts and children’s story time. The Glenville Arts Campus hosts musical, visual, literary and performance arts programs. Neighboring University Circle has monthly events open to the Glenville community, such as Wade Oval Wednesdays. Locals can return weekly to hear a new band perform in this summer concert series.Commute downtown on the RTA
The neighborhood's location makes it easy to commute outside Glenville to work or shop since downtown Cleveland is less than 5 miles away. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, or RTA, services the neighborhood, and residents can find many bus stops along East 105th Street and Saint Clair Avenue. Sidewalks line the residential streets so that locals can walk to bus stops or to the shops and restaurants along East 105th Street. Many residents also drive personal vehicles to travel around the greater Cleveland area; Interstate 90 runs along the northern edge of Glenville.
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Amanda Boivin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Floran
Amy Floran
EXP Realty, LLC.
(234) 271-2937
68 Total Sales
2 in Glenville
$60K - $171K Price Range
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Clorice Dlugos
Clorice Dlugos
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
(440) 291-5384
936 Total Sales
3 in Glenville
$18K - $230K Price Range
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Doug Ryan
Doug Ryan
KW Classic Properties Realty
(380) 333-6700
85 Total Sales
3 in Glenville
$40K - $110K Price Range
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Edith Ross
Edith Ross
Russell Real Estate Services
(216) 677-6801
188 Total Sales
3 in Glenville
$30K - $107K Price Range
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Ann Schleckman
Ann Schleckman
Howard Hanna
(216) 677-6011
75 Total Sales
1 in Glenville
$409,000 Price
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Kim Goodrick
Kim Goodrick
Red 1 Realty, LLC
(440) 379-8131
150 Total Sales
3 in Glenville
$45K - $115K 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
Glenview Park
Wade Oval
- Botanical Gardens
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gordon Park
Sam Miller Park
Tony Brush Park
Cleveland Lakefront State Park
Walter A. Burks Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/25/2017
Niche Review
Glenville neighborhood is the best of all the neighborhoods in my opinion. I have lived in the area all of my life and there are many opportunities to get involved with. I also like the area because the location is excellent if you have to travel on the bus. I would like to see more job opportunities for the Glenville area so that the high school students can work and play a part in the development of of their respective area of interest.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glenville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenville, Cleveland sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenville, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $720,000, up 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$414,500
Median Sale Price
$720,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$791,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$900,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
47%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$358
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,997
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,632
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,319
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,574
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,575 - $1,800 per month
- Mikros Smart Suites - FULLY FURNISHED
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 451 Sq Ft
- 11427 Ashbury Ave
- Cleveland, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,941
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,159
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,409
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.1%
College Graduates
15.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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