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📬 In today’s edition:

• 🌊 Four decks, Lake Erie rooftop views, heated EV garage at $524K

• 📊 Perfect Zestimate alignment after 92 days. Here’s what that tells investors.

• 🏗️ A $20M TOD just reached the top in Cudell. The West Side is building.

📰 Cleveland Market Minute

Hough developments fall into place

Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood celebrated the groundbreaking of its latest residential development just last week. However, several projects which got underway earlier this year have seen major construction progress into the autumn season.

The area’s two most prominent developments are located along Chester Avenue, bringing housing and neighborhood resources within a five-minute walk of 24-hour transit service along the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) HealthLine corridor.

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Lakefront construction bid meetings start this week as updated plans are released

Today, the City of Cleveland released updated, post-stadium lakefront plans. On Wednesday, the city is hosting a pre-bid meeting where construction companies and other potential vendors can get information on building the first big pieces of the lakefront’s redevelopment.

The plans released today show what would be built before and after the 1999-built Huntington Bank Field is demolished by 2032 in favor of a new, covered Huntington Bank Field now under construction in suburban Brook Park.

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West Boulevard-area developments progress

Compared to other west-side hotspots, Cleveland’s Cudell and West Boulevard neighborhoods have been relatively quiet on the development front. Yet, four construction projects currently underway seem to be fueling a mini building boom.

Directly west of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) West Blvd-Cudell rapid transit station, construction has topped at Depot on Detroit. The $20 million transit oriented development (TOD) by Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins Development LLC replaces a vacated GCRTA-owned parking lot at 10300 Detroit Ave.

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🏠 Just Sold Spotlight

Brand-New 2026 Gordon Square Modern with 15-Year Tax Abatement, Chef’s Kitchen, Finished Basement & EV-Ready Garage

📍 1872 W 57th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

• 💰 Sold Price: $558,000

• 📏 Size: 2,495 sq. ft.

• 📅 Year Built: 2026

• 🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 3 Full + 1 Half Bath

• 🚗 2-Car Garage (EV-Ready, Oversized, Insulated)

• 🌳 Lot Size: 3,419 sq. ft.

• 🏫 School District: Cleveland Municipal School District

📝 Investor Takeaway

Closing $100 below its $558,100 Zestimate after 92 days on market, this Gordon Square new build sold at essentially perfect valuation alignment the extended DOM reflecting the time needed to find a buyer at a price the market confirmed was exactly right.

🏡 Neighborhood Insight

• 📍 Community: Gordon Square / Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland (44102)

• 🏞 Nearby Landmarks: Gordon Square Arts District, Capitol Theatre, Edgewater Park, Lake Erie, Ohio City, downtown Cleveland, public transit

• 🚶 Accessibility: Walkable to Gordon Square’s restaurants, theaters, and shops; near public transit and easy highway access to downtown

• 🌿 Lifestyle Appeal: Gordon Square continues to attract buyers and renters drawn to its arts-forward identity, walkable commercial density, and lakefront proximity — a corridor that has steadily closed the price gap with Ohio City and Tremont while still offering new construction at a meaningful discount

📈 Recent Sales Nearby:

• 4208 Bailey Ave – $560,729 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1.9k sq. ft.

• 1916 W 44th St – $530,000 | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | 2.2k sq. ft.

• 5507 Herman Ave – $675,000 | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | 2.8k sq. ft.

• 4204 Bailey Ave – $490,000 | 2 Bed | 4 Bath | 2.5k sq. ft.

• 5217 Franklin Blvd – $586,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2k sq. ft.

💡 Insider’s Insight

📉 Mortgage Rates Dip to 7.32 Percent, a Small Break from the Climb

Freddie Mac reported that the 30 year fixed rate averaged 7.32 percent on October 22, 2026. That is down from 7.40 percent last week and above the 6.19 percent average from a year ago. The 15 year rate dipped to 6.68 percent from 6.71 percent, against 5.44 percent a year ago.

Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater said the decline offers “some relief to prospective homebuyers.” The drop is small. On a typical Cleveland home at Zillow’s $251,602 value with 20 percent down, the monthly principal and interest payment falls by about $11, to roughly $1,383. A year ago, at 6.19 percent, the same loan cost roughly $1,231, so the payment is still about $151 higher.

📌 This week’s rates

• 30 year: 7.32 percent (last week 7.40, year ago 6.19), up 113 basis points over twelve months

• 15 year: 6.68 percent (last week 6.71, year ago 5.44), up 124 basis points over twelve months

Freddie Mac’s survey tracks conventional loans for borrowers putting 20 percent down with excellent credit. Buyers with lower down payments or credit scores may see higher quotes.

🔑 Investor Takeaway

One weekly dip is not a trend. Rates remain more than a full point above last year, so financed deals should still be underwritten with room to spare, such as 7.50 percent or higher. If you were waiting for a break, treat this one as a reason to get quotes, since small moves can still matter on larger loans.

🏗️ Gateway66 Breaks Ground With 80 Mixed Income Homes in Hough

Cleveland based Frontline Development Group and Columbus based Woda Cooper Companies broke ground on October 20 on Gateway66, a $27.9 million, two building development on both sides of East 66th Street, just north of League Park in Hough. The project will deliver 80 apartments: 76 units designated for various income brackets and 4 market rate units. The mix is 56 one bedroom and 24 two bedroom apartments.

Frontline is a Black woman owned firm led by Sheila M. Wright and Angela Thi Bennett. Mayor Justin Bibb attended the ceremony and called it part of the city’s plan to build housing, jobs, and opportunity in every neighborhood.

📌 How it came together

• 2025: current design unveiled with a $3 million investment from University Hospitals

• July 2026: the Port of Cleveland approved a capital lease and up to $25 million in taxable revenue bond.

The project is a core piece of Allen Estates, Frontline’s larger vision for the East 66th Street corridor. Frontline broke ground on several Allen Estates infill homes in late 2020, but work sat dormant for years. A NEOtrans correspondent confirmed construction resumed on one home this summer. Woda Cooper previously joined Frontline on Gordon Crossing.

🔑 Investor Takeaway

Gateway66 fills vacant lots with new rental homes and adds to a corridor that already has street improvements, hospital backing, and a nearby recent opening in Gordon Crossing. For nearby investors, the project signals public and institutional commitment to the East 66th area. Allen Estates has stalled before, so watch whether construction pace holds and whether more phases follow before pricing that in.

🏡House of the Week

3-Story Lakefront Townhome with Four Decks, Rooftop Lake Erie Views & EV-Ready 2-Car Garage in Gordon Square / Edgewater

📍 1215 W 67th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

• 💰 Price: $524,900

• 📏 Size: 1,914 sqft

• 📅 Year Built: 2003 | Updated/Remodeled

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

• 🚗 Attached Heated 2-Car Garage with EV Charging Station

• 🏡 3-Story Contemporary Townhome | Gordon Square / Edgewater

• 💵 HOA: $100/mo | Taxes: $11,454/yr (~$955/mo) | Total Carry: $1,055/mo

🧘 Vibes: A fully updated 3-story contemporary townhome at the intersection of Edgewater Beach and Gordon Square, with four decks including an expansive rooftop with built-in seating, gas hookup, and unobstructed Lake Erie and downtown skyline views.

👉 Listed by: Suzanne Lambert | Howard Hanna

📞 440-364-4545 ✉️ [email protected]

🛠 Tools & Resources We Recommend

• PropStream → Lead generation + property comps

• AirDNA → Short-term rental profitability data

• BiggerPockets Cap Rate Guide → Know how to calculate investment ROI

• Cleveland Housing Court Tracker → Spot eviction risks and distressed deals

• Cleveland Real Estate Investor Facebook Group → Share deals and insights with local investors