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May 06, 2026

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📬 In today’s edition:

  • 📉 Supply Shortage Is Pushing Cleveland Rents Up

  • 🌆 This $610K Townhome Comes with Lake Erie Views

  • 🌎 Housing Market Shifts Toward Buyers in 2026

📰 Cleveland Market Minute

Cleveland, Ohio’s housing & rental market

Cleveland’s housing market shows a median listing price of $142.5K, signaling accessible entry points for many buyers. The median rent is $1.3K per month, reflecting steady rental demand in the market. Homes for sale median days on market has grown year-over-year by 9.52%, and the market includes about 1.8K homes for sale.

According to the Realtor Hotness Index, this is a warm market — homes sell in a median of 46 days.

City green-lining investment in East Side

An expanded tax base is a result of economic development. On that score, Cleveland’s near-East Side doesn’t produce much in the way of tax revenue while its old infrastructure, city services and social programs are in need of lots of resources. So the city is going to do something to equalize that imbalance.

City Council is considering implementing two tools to repair a targeted area between Downtown and University Circle — a neighborhood-based tax-increment financing (TIF) district and the expansion of form-based code zoning.

Wellman-Seaver-Morgan plant reactivation plan revealed

A clearer picture is emerging of the planned redevelopment of the large, historic Wellman-Seaver-Morgan Engineering Co. manufacturing plant, 7000 Central Ave., where Cleveland’s Fairfax and Central neighborhoods meet.

Renovating and expanding the factory will require about 150 construction jobs paying about $40 per hour and yielding 142 permanent, full-time jobs at the facility.

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📍 5217 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102

  • 💰 Sold Price: $586,000

  • 📏 Size: 2,030 sq. ft.

  • 📅 Year Built: 2021

  • 🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 2 Full + 1 Half Bath

  • 🚗 Detached 2-Car Garage

  • 🌳 Lot Size: 3,702 sq. ft.

  • 🏫 School District: Cleveland Municipal School District

📝 Investor Takeaway

This Detroit Shoreway contemporary reflects strong demand for premium new construction on Cleveland's near west side, where lifestyle amenities and institutional proximity command top-tier pricing. Listed at $586,000 against a Zestimate of $568,500, the property trades at a modest premium, while the ~$4,266/month rent estimate supports attractive yield potential in a high-appreciation submarket.

The asset benefits from a standout fundamental: a full City of Cleveland tax abatement through 2035, dramatically improving cash flow and net returns for hold-period investors. Designed by award-winning Horton Harper Architects, the home features floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz finishes, engineered wood flooring, and a finished basement with roughed-in bath plumbing—offering a clear path to a legal 4th bedroom. Built to Enterprise Green Standards for long-term efficiency. Ideal for investors targeting appreciation tied to continued Gordon Square and Ohio City momentum, with the added benefit of one of Cleveland's most favorable tax abatement windows still active.

🏡 Neighborhood Insight

  • 📍 Community: Detroit Shoreway / Franklin Blvd, Cleveland

  • 🏞 Nearby Landmarks: Gordon Square Arts District, Ohio City, Edgewater Park, Lakefront Bikeway

  • 🚶 Accessibility: Highly walkable and bikeable; steps from dining, arts, and nightlife on both Gordon Square and Ohio City corridors

  • 🌿 Lifestyle Appeal: Urban dining, arts scene, lakefront recreation, and quick access to downtown, University Circle, and Tremont

📈 Recent Sales Nearby:

  • 4506 Clinton Ave – $617,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2.1k sq. ft.

  • 5900 Breakwater Ave – $505,000 | 2 Bed | 3 Bath | 2.1k sq. ft.

  • 1369 W 74th St – $570,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1.8k sq. ft.

  • 2074 W 33rd St – $555,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2.7k sq. ft.

  • 1873 W 54th St – $650,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1.8k sq. ft.

📌 Notable Features

  • ✨ Custom-designed by award-winning Horton Harper Architects

  • 🏛 Full City of Cleveland tax abatement through 2035

  • 🌞 Floor-to-ceiling windows with open-concept main living level

  • 🍽 Sleek kitchen with quartz countertops and full stainless appliance package

  • 🛏 Expansive primary suite with oversized walk-in closet and spa-like bath

  • 🧺 Bedroom-level in-unit laundry for everyday convenience

  • 🏗 Finished basement with high ceilings, egress window, and roughed-in bath plumbing

  • 🚗 Detached 2-car garage with private brick patio and outdoor entertaining space

  • 🌿 Built to Enterprise Green Standards for energy efficiency and sustainability

  • 🎯 Steps from Gordon Square, Ohio City, Edgewater Park, and the Lakefront Bikeway

💡 Insider’s Insight

📰 Cleveland Market Brief — Supply Crunch, Rising Rents & A Shifting National Housing Market

🏙️ Local Market Watch — Cleveland Rents Hit #1 in Ohio

Cleveland has officially become Ohio’s most expensive rental market (per square foot)—and the reason is simple: demand is outpacing supply.

📊 Key Numbers:

  • 🏗️ Annual demand: ~1,976 units

  • 🏢 Annual construction: ~1,601 units

  • 📉 Supply gap: ~375 units/year

📉 Construction Comparison (Q1 2026):

  • Cleveland: 1,203 units under construction

  • Columbus: 9,123 units

  • Cincinnati: 3,575 units

  • 🚧 Infrastructure Layer:

💰 Rent Snapshot:

  • Cleveland: $1.60/sq ft (highest in Ohio)

  • Cincinnati: $1.58/sq ft

  • Columbus: $1.47/sq ft

📦 Average monthly rent:

  • Cincinnati: $1,511

  • Cleveland: $1,419

  • Columbus: $1,405

The national housing market is showing early signs of recovery, despite a volatile start to the year.

📊 Core Metrics:

💰 Median List Price

  • $425,000

  • ⬇️ Down 1.4% YoY (6th straight monthly decline)

🏘️ Inventory

  • 1,002,935 active listings

  • ⬆️ Up 4.6% YoY

🆕 New Listings

  • 477,116

  • ⬆️ Up 1.1% YoY

  • 📈 Highest April level since 2022

⏱️ Time on Market

  • 52 days

  • ⬆️ +2 days YoY

📉 Price Cuts

  • 16.7% of listings

  • ⬇️ Down YoY (sellers pricing more realistically upfront)

⚖️ Market Direction — Buyer-Friendly Shift

📉 What’s Changing:

  • Prices are easing

  • Inventory is rising

  • Homes are taking longer to sell

📈 What’s Improving:

  • New listings are increasing

  • Mortgage rates stabilizing

  • Buyer conditions improving

💡 Key Insight:

This is no longer a seller-dominated market.

We’re entering a balanced → buyer-leaning environment.

📍 1238 W 70th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

  • 💰 Price: $610,000

  • 📏 Size: 1,836 sq ft

  • 📅 Year Built: 2019 (Tax Abatement Through 2034)

  • 🛏 2 Beds | 🛁 2 Full Baths + 1 Half Bath

  • 🚗 Attached 2-Car Garage

  • 🏡 End-Unit Townhouse Condominium | Battery Park

  • 🏫 School District: Cleveland Metropolitan School District

🧘 Vibes: This end-unit Battery Park townhome makes a compelling case for premium west-side living — private rooftop deck with Lake Erie views, a tax abatement running through 2034, and walkability to Edgewater Beach and Gordon Square baked right into the address. For buyers chasing lifestyle without sacrificing value, this one checks the boxes.

The lower level sets a practical tone with a dedicated home office or gym space and direct access to the attached two-car garage — a rare commodity in this walkable urban pocket. The main floor opens into a bright, airy living space anchored by a modern kitchen, gas fireplace, and a half bath, with natural light pouring through large windows and a layout that flows naturally for everyday living and entertaining alike.

Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms each deliver privacy and comfort — a guest suite with its own full bath and walk-in closet, and a primary suite featuring a well-appointed bathroom and walk-in closet. An in-unit laundry closet on this level adds convenience that renters and owners alike will appreciate.

The crown jewel is the private rooftop deck, complete with a wet bar and sweeping views of Lake Erie and Edgewater Beach — a true outdoor living extension that separates this property from comparable listings in the corridor. With tax abatement still active, an HOA covering insurance, grounds, snow removal, and structural maintenance at $296/month, and annual taxes currently sitting at just $1,114, the carrying cost story is as strong as the lifestyle pitch.

At $332 per square foot, this is a premium entry into one of Cleveland's most sought-after lakefront neighborhoods — priced for buyers who understand what they're buying.

👉 Listed by: Justin Beck | Howard Hanna

📞 724-816-9591 | ✉️ [email protected]

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📣 Weekly Wrap-Up

📰 Cleveland Real Estate Weekly | Supply Gap, Rising Rents & Strategic Growth

Cleveland’s market is tightening beneath the surface—inventory is growing, but not fast enough to meet demand, creating upward pressure on rents while keeping home prices accessible.

📊 Market Pulse: Affordable Entry, Tight Supply

With a median price around $142K and ~1,800 active listings, Cleveland remains one of the most accessible markets in the U.S.

But the key shift is happening underneath:

  • Demand (~1,976 units/year) outpacing new supply (~1,601 units)

  • Rental rates now among the highest in Ohio (per sq. ft.)

  • Homes averaging ~46 days on market (still relatively fast)

🏠 Just Sold Spotlight | Detroit Shoreway Modern Build

  • 📍 5217 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH

  • 💰 $586,000 | 🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 2.5 Baths

A 2021-built contemporary home in Detroit Shoreway highlights strong demand for new construction with tax advantages.

💡 Insider Insight

Cleveland is facing a classic supply-demand imbalance—just in a more subtle way than coastal markets.

Rents are rising not because prices are overheated, but because new construction is lagging behind steady demand. This is pushing Cleveland to the top of Ohio’s rental pricing per square foot.

At the same time, national trends are shifting:

  • Prices softening

  • Inventory rising

  • Market becoming more buyer-friendly

🏡 House of the Week | Battery Park Rooftop Living

  • 📍 1238 W 70th St, Cleveland, OH

  • 💰 $610,000 | 📏 1,836 sq ft | 🛏 2 Beds | 🛁 2.5 Baths

An end-unit townhome near Edgewater Park offering rooftop views, tax abatement through 2034, and strong lifestyle appeal.

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