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Cleveland Heights, H. A. Stahl's vision
Cleveland Heights has a distinctly Floridian feel, down to palm trees lining its eponymous boulevard. A tranquil suburb of Lakeland, Cleveland Heights is named after the hometown of H. A. Stahl, an Ohio real estate magnate who came to Polk County in the 1920s to develop the community. Today, the neighborhood offers modest starter homes beside a 27-hole golf course.
Cleveland Heights has a distinctly Floridian feel, down to palm trees lining its eponymous Blvd.
The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the 27 hole championship caliber Cleveland Heights GC.
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Golfing at Cleveland Heights Golf Course and walking Lake Hollingsworth
Common Ground Park, directly north of Cleveland Heights, opened in 2009 as the first inclusive playground in Polk County. Open to all children but catering to those with physical and developmental disabilities, the park incorporates non-traditional play zones with classics like swings and slides. Peterson Park, farther south, offers an optimal space for little league games with four baseball diamonds. Cleveland Heights Golf Course, an expansive feature of the neighborhood’s landscape, is the brainchild of H.A. Stahl. A 27-hole public facility, the clubhouse spans 20,000 square feet and offers a full-service pro shop, golf instruction and a restaurant. Locals enjoy walking and biking along Three Parks Trail, a 4-mile path along the neighborhood’s outskirts and a section of Cleveland Heights Boulevard. However, according to David Fridovich, area local and broker associate with RE/MAX experts, outdoor enthusiasts usually flock 1 1/2 miles north to “the matriarch of the city: Lake Hollingsworth.” He shares, “Every time I drive past the lake, I see half my friends and family walking it. I remember right before they shut down the city at the start of the pandemic, I swear the entire city was walking that lake because they knew they couldn’t tomorrow.”
Cleveland Heights offers 27 holes of golf that will challenge those of all levels.
Joggers are always out on the Lake Hollingsworth Trail in Cleveland Heights.
Search for shark teeth among the sand in the Fossil Beach area of Common Ground Park.
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Getting stuffed on Fat Jack's overstuffed sandwiches
Florida Avenue South, one of Lakeland’s primary thoroughfares and the western boundary of Cleveland Heights, is the shopping and dining epicenter of the region. To the west of the avenue is Merchant’s Walk, a retail corridor featuring a Walmart Supercenter, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and Burlington. Chain restaurants like Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe are nearby. For dining with a more local flair, Cleveland Heights features a few distinct establishments. Fat Jack’s Deli & Pub has been serving intentionally overstuffed sandwiches since 1963, and Antojitos Navideños Restaurant serves Puerto Rican favorites, including flan and mofongo.
Merchant’s Walk, a retail corridor features a list of shops for residents to visit and shop.
Locals rave about Fat Jack's Deli & Pub Sandwiches, since its inception in 1963.
Keke's Cafe at Merchants Walk offers delicious breakfast to enjoy with the family.
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Historic homes along the brick roads
While the first plat in Cleveland Heights was filed in 1925, the neighborhood's oldest homes were built in 1901. The area experienced development surges in the 1950s and 1980s, creating a landscape with various styles, from ranches to midcentury modern homes. Many properties feature prominent carports that face residential streets. Home prices typically range between $190,000 and $380,000, lower than surrounding communities. The community is making efforts to preserve the history of the area despite renovating many properties. “They just tore up a lot of asphalt on some of the streets to expose the original brick roads,” Fridovich says. “It’s an effort to bring back some of the nostalgia.”
Cleveland Heights is making efforts to preserve the history of the area by restoring brick roads
Mid-Century Modern homes have become highly sought after in Cleveland Heights for its nostalgia.
Many homes in Cleveland Heights offer large front and backyards.
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Deaf and hard-of-hearing students served at Southwest Middle
Young students can attend Cleveland Court Elementary, which has been in the community for nearly 100 years and has landed a place on the National Register of Historic Places, or Carlton Palmore Elementary. Cleveland Court earns a B-plus on Niche, while Carlton Palmore has a score of B-minus. Middle schoolers can attend Southwest Middle School, which has a C grade and is also home to the only deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) program in the district. The program is led by two teachers, three interpreters and two paraprofessionals. Lakeland Senior High School has a B-plus on Niche and has three specialized academies in Multimedia Communication, Fashion Design and Veterinary Science.
Cleveland Court Elementary School serves students in the Lakeland community.
Southwest Middle School is a public school located in Lakeland, FL.
Home of the Dreadnaught's a football power house, is Lakeland Senior High School.
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Driving along Polk Parkway
Florida Avenue South and Cleveland Heights Boulevard are two major thoroughfares for the area, and bus stops run along Florida Avenue for commuters who use public transit. Florida State Route 570 is also in the neighborhood along the southern border. Also known as Polk Parkway, this toll road leads to Lakeland Linder International Airport 6 miles west and connects to U.S. State Route 98 4 1/2 miles east.
For pilots and commuters Lakeland Linder International Airport offers a great aviation hub.
The nearby interstate provides direct access for travel to Tampa or Orlando.
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Parks in this Area
Peterson Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Lake Somerset Park
Lake
Trails
Parking Lot
Handley Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Common Ground Park/Edgewood Park
Tennis
Playground
Dog Leg Woods
Dog Park
Publix Charities Park
Trails
Playground
Cleveland Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cleveland Heights, Lakeland sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Cleveland Heights, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $277,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,915
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,166
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,017
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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