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Old 11-24-2014, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Cleveland
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The only big issue for us is the limit of two dogs. We have 4 low energy dogs that are part of the family, so if we can't find a way around it, we may have to keep looking.
That's technically the law, but as far as I know, it's not strictly enforced. I know someone in Shaker, where they have that law, with 4 dogs and theyve never had a problem. It's not like people will go to your house and check.
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Old 11-24-2014, 09:10 PM
 
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Default Money Pit?

Some of the grand, old houses in SH and CH are money pits. E.g., tens of thousands can be spent just dealing with the old foundations, including fixing water problems. Have an expert evaluate likely repairs and costs before buying. Offsetting these hidden costs, many houses sell well below replacement cost unless entirely renovated.

I doubt if CH will go the way of East Cleveland, which once was a top tier residential destination in Greater Cleveland. However, I'm not familiar with all CH neighborhoods and the possible disparity in the housing stock. That's something I would want to understand before purchasing a home in CH.

An old, perhaps often obsolete housing stock poses a great risk to a community. I believe Shaker Heights has dealt with the problem by an aggressive housing inspection policy which requires upgrades as a condition of sale, but obviously impacts what will be paid for a property. I don't know what the policy is Cleveland Heights.

Some of the houses in CH and SH just aren't practical by modern standards.

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As mentioned in other posts, CH has a superb location -- close to University Circle with rail rapid service downtown. Of course, East Cleveland also is adjacent to University Circle and also has rail rapid service downtown....

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Old 11-25-2014, 03:42 PM
 
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How much lower can a house on Overlook in CH fall than $50K?

Unless the street went to hell, I can't imagine much. I really doubt that same house would be for sale when we are ready to buy. Hopefully we will still be able to get a great deal in the same area tho...

A have a separate but related question. I was told that taxes are 2.2% of the home's value. How can a house that sold for 15K have yearly taxes of 3K?? Our home now is 1,800 SQ and on 1/2 acre in the village. Our taxes are 1,700 and change a year. A similar property in CH, that is valued many times lower would be more than twice for the taxes. Is there a new kind of math they are using in CH?
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Old 11-25-2014, 03:48 PM
 
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3435 Beechwood Avenue, Cleveland Heights OH - Trulia

Okay, this house has a lot of bedrooms, but still, how are the taxes over 4k on a 15k house?
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Old 11-25-2014, 03:55 PM
 
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http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...19-16385?row=8

IDK why, but the house is the same addy and doesn't appear to be the same house...

Anyone familiar with this street? It looks like it may be sketchy...ish.
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Old 11-25-2014, 04:06 PM
 
Location: Greater Orlampa CSA
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Sketchy-ish may be a pretty good word. Severance Town Center isn't considered a particularly desirable mall to hang out at anymore, however the general law for Cleveland Heights (though there are exceptions) is North of Mayfield declines significantly from South of Mayfield, but again, there are exceptions going both ways. I know if I were to move back the main areas I would look at would be around Coventry (particularly, south of it), or in the Cedar Fairmount area, though I don't know that houses in either of those places are affordable.
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Old 11-25-2014, 04:35 PM
 
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We are taking a drive out there tomorrow to check out some of the other neighborhoods, I would like to develop an idea of where the nicer neighborhoods are before we start seriously start house hunting.

Cleverfield...I would be concerned about surrounding neighbors not being so dog friendly, and reporting us. Sometimes homeowners can get a 'kennel' license that will make it legal to keep more than the limit. Not sure if that applies to CH.

WR Native...Our home now is 104 years old and have lived here for almost 14 years. Let's just say we learned the hard way to check a home out thoroughly before buying next time. That being said, I still believe that old homes are built better than the new ones, and don't mind basic TLC.
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Old 11-27-2014, 09:20 PM
 
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It looks like that house is a duplex. It's probably needs some work if that's what it's going for, and the tax number listed is most likely only an estimate based on what the house should really be worth. Regardless of any of that, Beechwood Avenue is a street I likely would avoid.

Cleveland Heights is a large suburb consisting of several vastly different neighborhoods, some of them being in really bad shape. As a general rule, anything along Fairmount Boulevard or within a few blocks north or south is going to be pretty decent and safe. There are some hidden gem streets just north of Fairmount Boulevard and east of Lee Road where houses are rather affordable IMO. The area just west of Lee Road and south of Essex Road (including it) is going to probably be a bit pricier, but is also a nicer neighborhood. The neighborhood north of Mayfield and west of Forest Hills Boulevard is also quiet and affordable.
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Old 11-30-2014, 08:49 PM
 
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It looks like that house is a duplex. It's probably needs some work if that's what it's going for, and the tax number listed is most likely only an estimate based on what the house should really be worth. Regardless of any of that, Beechwood Avenue is a street I likely would avoid.

Cleveland Heights is a large suburb consisting of several vastly different neighborhoods, some of them being in really bad shape. As a general rule, anything along Fairmount Boulevard or within a few blocks north or south is going to be pretty decent and safe. There are some hidden gem streets just north of Fairmount Boulevard and east of Lee Road where houses are rather affordable IMO. The area just west of Lee Road and south of Essex Road (including it) is going to probably be a bit pricier, but is also a nicer neighborhood. The neighborhood north of Mayfield and west of Forest Hills Boulevard is also quiet and affordable.
Thank you very much for the detailed reply!
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:43 AM
 
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It looks like that house is a duplex. It's probably needs some work if that's what it's going for, and the tax number listed is most likely only an estimate based on what the house should really be worth. Regardless of any of that, Beechwood Avenue is a street I likely would avoid.

Cleveland Heights is a large suburb consisting of several vastly different neighborhoods, some of them being in really bad shape. As a general rule, anything along Fairmount Boulevard or within a few blocks north or south is going to be pretty decent and safe. There are some hidden gem streets just north of Fairmount Boulevard and east of Lee Road where houses are rather affordable IMO. The area just west of Lee Road and south of Essex Road (including it) is going to probably be a bit pricier, but is also a nicer neighborhood. The neighborhood north of Mayfield and west of Forest Hills Boulevard is also quiet and affordable.
Thank you very much for the detailed reply!
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