c.1895 Ohio Move-In Ready Home For Sale $129,900

An absolutely stunning find just minutes away from Downtown Cleveland. This home boasts FOUR (4) spacious bedrooms with the option to convert the office space into the FIFTH. Pair those with a welcoming living room, a warm dining room featuring remastered built-ins, and a cozy upstairs loft and you have an beautiful home that can suit any walk of life. Schedule your showing today before this beauty goes away. Investors welcome! Ask your Realtor about a breakdown of your potential cashflow.

• 4bed
• 1bath
• 1,310sqft
• 4,657sqft lot
• Circa 1895

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The Pros of Living in Cleveland

• Exceptional Affordability & Housing Value: Cleveland consistently ranks as one of the most budget-friendly major metros in the country, with a cost of living roughly 7% below the national average. While the overall U.S. median home price sits over $400,000, Cleveland’s city-proper median home price is around $135,000, and the greater metro area sits around $241,000. Your housing dollar goes incredibly far here.

   

• World-Class Healthcare & Stable Economy: The city is a global powerhouse for medicine. The world-renowned Cleveland Clinic is the state’s largest employer and consistently ranks among the top hospitals on earth, anchored alongside University Hospitals. The economy has successfully transitioned from pure heavy manufacturing to healthcare, biotech, higher education, and insurance.

   

• Heavyweight Arts and Culture Scene: For a mid-sized Midwestern city, Cleveland punches way above its weight class culturally. Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center in the U.S. outside of New York City. The Cleveland Museum of Art is world-famous and completely free to the public, and University Circle boasts an incredible concentration of museums. Plus, you have the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame right on the harbor.

   

• The “Emerald Necklace” and Lake Life: The Cleveland Metroparks system is an award-winning ring of over 25,000 acres of nature preserves, walking trails, and golf courses encircling the metro area. In the summer, Lake Erie comes alive with boating, jet-skiing, and lakeside beaches like Edgewater Park.

   

• Easy Commutes & Minimal Traffic: Unlike Chicago or New York, a 20-to-24-minute commute is standard here.The city is laid out on a highly navigable grid, traffic jams are rarely severe, and the RTA public transit network offers functional rail and bus lines connecting the airport, downtown, and major neighborhoods.

   

The Cons of Living in Cleveland

• Harsh Winters & Gray Skies: Cleveland’s climate can be tough if you love sunshine. The city averages only about 166 sunny days a year. Because it sits on Lake Erie, the “snow belt” areas (mostly the East Side and outer suburbs like Mentor or Chardon) get slammed with heavy, unpredictable lake-effect snow and bitter winter winds from November through March.

   

• High Property and Local Income Taxes: While houses are cheap to buy, Ohio’s property taxes can be painfully steep, often catching out-of-state buyers off guard. Additionally, many municipalities in the Greater Cleveland area levy a local income tax (often 2% to 2.5%) based on where you live and work.

• Neighborhood Disparity & Urban Blight: Like many Rust Belt cities that experienced mid-century population declines, Cleveland deals with pockets of deep systemic poverty, vacant properties, and urban decay. While trendy neighborhoods like Ohio City, Tremont, and Lakewood are booming, other areas struggle with high property and violent crime rates. Thoroughly researching specific blocks is essential.

   

• Sub-Par Public School Systems: The Cleveland Metropolitan School District faces significant funding and performance challenges. While there are phenomenal, top-tier public school options in the outer suburbs (like Rocky River, Solon, or Chagrin Falls), families staying within the city lines often look toward private or parochial schools.

• Varied Air Quality & Industrial Footprint: Due to its historic and lingering heavy industrial sectors, Cleveland occasionally struggles with air quality. The metro area has historically received low marks for ozone and particulate matter pollution, which can be an important factor for those with severe allergies or asthma.