When locals like Katherine White Ridley, Realtor with BHHS Professional Realty, think of Willoughby Hills, rural living with convenience to a bustling downtown comes to mind. The area has worked to live up to the community's motto of "Where the city meets the country" since officially becoming a city in 1970.
Homes are set off the winding residential streets, typically behind a canopy of seasonally changing trees. Longstanding residents have created their dream homes here, building on vacant lots or modernizing existing residences. "There's a mix of older and newer homes, so it's really up to what the homebuyer wants," Ridley says. Whether you're looking for a lofty colonial, a modest-sized ranch-style home or a custom build, you'll have options in Willoughby Hills. And if you're looking for a historic home, you'll be in luck. Keep your eyes on the market for century homes from the 1850s, which can feature original flooring and accents. "The homes aren't cookie cutter or backed up next to each other. There are more acreages in Willoughby Hills than Willoughby," Ridley says. Residences often come with a minimum of an acre and as much as 7 acres. Some owners have chosen to combine plots of land to create small homesteads for pastoral living. Settle into your new forever home for the median price of $275,000.
Willoughby Hills is surrounded by nature with the North Chagrin Reservation to the south, which blends outdoor recreation and wildlife sanctuaries. The expansive green space offers an opportunity to separate from any form of urban living. Find peace of mind from your daily routine during a hike or horseback ride along the trailheads that wind around the Sunset Pond and Sanctuary Marsh, home to various waterfowl. Bring a sled to catch air on the rolling hills peppered through the reservation's open fields in winter. Golf enthusiasts can head to the attached course to relax among friends during a round of golf. Manakiki Golf Course on Eddy Road is open to all residents. Renowned golf architect Donald Ross designed this 18-hole course. The history of the 200-acre course is woven through the large maple trees that line the fairway offering a challenge between the additional up-and-down shots, two canyon holes and water hazards. Hatch-Otis State Nature Preserve to the north overlooks the Chagrin State Scenic River Valley's tree-lined hills. Bird watchers in the community often stop by with binoculars to marvel at the array of wildlife throughout the appointed bird sanctuary.
The city is a part of the larger Willoughby-Eastlake School District. Families with children can send their youngest kids to Edison Elementary School. Students can pursue a STEM-focused education at the School of Innovation from third to eighth grade, which has received an overall A from Niche. To finish their primary education, teens often attend South High School, one out of two secondary schools in the district.
Warmer weather brings the community together when schools are out from June to August. According to Ridley, there are all kinds of events in the summertime that see a large turnout from neighbors. The city government supports those that want to start or continue a tradition of an annual block party by offering blockades, visits from council members and a food package from local restaurants. During the season change, the yearly city leaf pickup encourages neighbors to host meetups to clean up the residential streets. The government will arrange for the removal of the bags of leaves, free of charge. Year-round activities hosted by the city occur at the Willoughby Hills Community Center on Chardon Road, including senior luncheons, trivia nights and citywide garage sales.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Pietra Foster, PhD
Keller Williams Living
(216) 999-3928
17 Total Sales
1 in Willoughby Hills
$265,000 Price
Phil Rogers
Russell Real Estate Services
(234) 278-1662
150 Total Sales
1 in Willoughby Hills
$326,500 Price
Karen Eagle
Elite Sotheby's International Realty
(216) 606-8158
352 Total Sales
2 in Willoughby Hills
$635K - $920K Price Range
Mary Jane Shannon
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
(440) 336-8946
50 Total Sales
1 in Willoughby Hills
$399,900 Price
Seth Task
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
(216) 284-6425
479 Total Sales
6 in Willoughby Hills
$100K - $575K Price Range
Michael Boerner
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
(937) 745-2235
52 Total Sales
1 in Willoughby Hills
$380,000 Price
On average, homes in Willoughby Hills, OH sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Willoughby Hills, OH over the last 12 months is $358,200, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$385,000
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Median Sale Price
$358,200
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$230,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
82
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
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Number of Homes
2,527
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Number of Homes for Sale
19
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Median Year Built
1968
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Months of Supply
2.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,306
Above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,241
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,844
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
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$965 - $1,700 per month
$650 - $1,235 per month
$1,720 - $2,035 per month
$813 - $1,131 per month
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,500
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Total Population
11,171
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Median Age
44
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Population Density
15 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$64,365
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$95,751
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High School Graduates
95.3%
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College Graduates
45.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
18.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
45''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
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Annual Snowfall
72''
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