East Side Question (Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights: crime, big house, neighborhoods)

[The Analyst]

This question is always asked with no definitive answer. So I know that going in.

I have a child in private school so what east side community do you see as being the one to move to? Shaker, Cleveland Heights, University Hts?

I get the feeling people are starting to leave Shaker with more frequency. I'm concerned with safety and the ability to sell a house in 10 years (who isn't right?).

[AndyF667]

I think the demise of Shaker is overstated. With the proximity to University Circle and downtown, and good public schools, Shaker will continue to thrive.
Regarding your question, all three communities mentioned have fairly high tax rates. Shaker has the highest, but also has the best school system. So maybe you move to Shaker because of the school system, not to use it, but to ensure resale value on your home. In CH/UH, the school system has been hurting for some years, and this will/can affect resale value on a home. The plus side the CH/UH the slightly lower taxes can allow you to buy a bit more home.
Good luck.

[mikemeatball]

There are big houses in Cleveland Height that nobody want to mess around, especially south of Cedar road. My boss bought a house over there, 600K, close to everything.

Of course, there are no public school as an option.

[ZnGuy]

Lived in Chagrin Falls for 4 years, absolutely loved the area and strongly recommend. There are many people that live in Chagrin that grew up in Shaker. Schools in Chagrin are some of best in state so I'm sure realestate is good too.

[kerensa]

I think you are right about the decline of Shaker. I know many people who are moving from Shaker and are much happier for it. Taxes are the highest in the area and it just doesn't feel safe. University Heights and Cleveland Heights also have pretty high taxes and are not as safe/stable as outlying suburbs.

Really it depends what kind of house you want? SH and CH have larger homes, UH has smaller homes with tiny yards (usually). The roads have many more potholes and are not as wellkept as more outer ring suburbs. You may also want to consider the city amenities, for example, Beachwood has a beautiful pool and a nice library. Do you want to be closer to the mall? Lyndhurst or Beachwood might be better for you.

For more safety and stable housing prices, look for a suburb that is further from downtown - Gates Mills, Pepper Pike, Orange, Moreland Hills, may all be good choices. These suburbs tend to be more country (large lots/trees, not so much a suburb/town w/ sidewalks).

Mayfield has lower taxes, a nice pool (but no rec center) but borders the metro parks. It is also extremely safe with good highway access.

[sleepy eyes 1979]

I never thouht I hear Shaker Heights and "not safe" in the same sentence. If their is such thing as a paradise on Earth I would like to know where it is. As long as human beings inhabit the planet earth crime can happen anywhere.

[citydudeallover]

Tell me why , Home value has do with the schools ? How many of us have 6 to 8 kids
in the school system where we live , if you feel a private school is the only option, that might be a problem , it's time for these bedroom communities demand lower
property taxes , from the state, as mandated by the STATE of OHIO , Because , lower enrollment per school system, means less state help , Or are you saying , the
system can not work for you because it is no longer somthing ______ for you ?

[TheProf]

Sometimes I think those who really push the idea of the Great Shaker collapse/demise, have their own agendas... HINT: it's not one towards diversity, homogeneity or inclusion... I'd like anyone to tell me, driving around the Shaker Lakes or along the "Park" drives, that this city is collapsing... And the schools are still among the best in Greater Cleveland...

... Way overblown.

[Peregrine]

Totally agree Prof. Same with Cleveland Heights. 3 people at my office live in Cleveland Heights, out of 31 employees. And none of them would even consider living anywhere else.

[costello_musicman]

I too know people who live in Cleveland Hts and would live no where else. Both Shaker and Cleveland Hts have some AMAZING neighborhoods.