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📬 In today’s edition:

• 🏠 Inventory Up, Rates Down—But Affordability Still Tight

• 🌊 House of the Week: Lakefront Corner Unit with Skyline Views

• 🚆 Transit-Oriented Housing Reshapes Cleveland’s Woodhill Corridor

📰 Cleveland Market Minute

Woodhill Homes moves hundreds of units closer to transit

Rapid transit has been the backbone of the Woodhill corridor for more than a century. In 1905, Luna Park opened at the corner of Woodhill Rd and Woodland Ave as a “trolley park”—an amusement park accessible to visitors by streetcar—and operated until 1931, when it was demolished.

Later that decade, the Woodhill Homes public housing project was constructed by the Works Progress Administration to replace the city’s outdated housing stock with modern and affordable homes.

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Historic mansion serves its last

A nursing home complex is proposed for a major expansion but requires the demolition of two historic homes, including a 19th-century mansion designed by a famous local architect.

That development is the expansion of the 30-year-old Gardens of Fairfax Healthcare Center, 9014 Cedar Ave. in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood. Foundations Health operates nearly 60 nursing homes in Ohio, making it the state’s largest nursing home provider.

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Camelot Bakery OK’d for city’s West Side

Joseph Starr and Rebekah Piper, founders and co-owners of Camelot Bakery, rented a tiny, 1,360-square-foot building at 10401 for their business for 10 years.

But now a dozen employees must work in shifts making jumbo pretzels for area hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and the Cleveland Metroparks. Business has grown so much that they are planning a two-phase, 9,976-square-foot expansion next door, according to plans submitted to the city.

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🏠 Just Sold Spotlight – Ohio City Skyline Condo

📍 2478 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

• 💰 Sale Price: $675,000

• 📏 Size: 3,150 sq. ft. (2,150 above + 1,000 finished lower level)

• 📅 Year Built: 2025 (New Construction)

• 🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 3 Full, 1 Half Baths

• 🚗 EV-Ready 2-Car Attached Garage

• 🌳 Lot Size: 4,617 sq. ft.

• 🏫 School District: Cleveland Municipal School District

📝 Investor Takeaway

This newly constructed single-family residence in Tremont highlights the continued premium buyers place on energy-efficient, tax-advantaged urban homes. Built under the Cleveland Green Home Initiative with a 15-year tax abatement application in process, the property offers both lifestyle appeal and long-term operating efficiency.

At approximately $214 per square foot and an estimated rent near $4,959/month, this asset supports executive rental or luxury owner-occupant demand. The finished lower level, first-floor owner’s suite, and flexible loft configuration broaden exit strategies, while new-build systems significantly reduce near-term capital expenditures.

🏡 Neighborhood Insight

• 📍 Community: Tremont, Cleveland

• 🏞 Nearby Landmarks: Towpath Trail, Lincoln Park, Ohio City, Downtown Cleveland

• 🚶 Accessibility: Highly walkable; quick access to I-90, I-71, and major employment centers

• 🌱 Sustainability: High-efficiency HVAC, tankless water heater, strong HERS rating

📈 Recent Sales Nearby:

• 2165 W 6th St – $655,000 | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | 3.1k sq. ft.

• 2157 Columbus Rd – $675,000 | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | 2.2k sq. ft.

• 2633 W 11th St – $650,000 | 3 Bed | 4 Bath | 2.2k sq. ft.

• 2135 W 18th St – $760,037 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2.7k sq. ft.

📌 Notable Features

• ✨ Brand-new custom construction (2025)

• 🔥 Open-concept living with gas fireplace

• 🍽 Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters & large island

• 🛁 First-floor owner’s suite with soaking tub & marble shower

• 🏠 Finished lower level with rec room, full bath & flex space

• ⚡ EV-ready garage + energy-efficient systems

• 🌿 Covered patio for private outdoor living

💡 Insider’s Insight

🏦 Mortgage Market Update | January 2026

📉 Rates Hit 2025 Low

• 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 6.15% (↓ from 6.18%)

• Lowest level since Oct 2024

• Down sharply from 6.91% one year ago

• Signals modest relief for buyers entering 2026

🔁 Refinancing Snapshot

• 15-year fixed rate: 5.44% (↓ from 5.50%)

• Down from 6.13% last year

• Creates selective refinance opportunities for existing homeowners

📊 What’s Driving Rates

• Closely tied to 10-year Treasury yield (now ~4.14%)

• Federal Reserve rate cuts since September

• Cooling inflation expectations

• Slower economic growth outlook

• Fed does not set mortgage rates directly, but policy signals matter

🏠 Housing Market Conditions

• Inventory higher than 2024

• Sellers increasingly cutting asking prices

• Buyers paying cash or financing now are in a stronger position

• Affordability still tight, especially for first-time buyers

• Home sales up month-over-month in November, but:

• Down 0.5% YoY through first 11 months of 2025

🏙 House of the Week – Pinnacle Lakefront Corner Unit

📍 701 W Lakeside Ave #501, Cleveland, OH 44113

• 💰 Price: $415,000

• 📏 Size: 2,000 sq ft

• 📅 Year Built: 2005

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

• 🚗 2 Garage Spaces (Steps from Unit)

• 🏢 High-Rise Condominium – Pinnacle

• 🏫 School District: Cleveland Municipal School District

🧘 Vibes: This custom-built corner residence at The Pinnacle delivers front-row lakefront living with iconic Cleveland views. Designed with one of the largest open living spaces in the building, the home is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass along the entire northeast corner, overlooking Lake Erie, the harbor entrance, the Port of Cleveland, and Browns Stadium. Boats glide past by day, sunsets glow to the west, and city lights shimmer across the shoreline at night—all from your living room.

The expansive, well-appointed kitchen offers ample workspace, abundant cabinetry, a long breakfast bar, and a built-in wine refrigerator, making it equally ideal for everyday living or hosting large gatherings. Dark oak hardwood floors, newly refinished, run throughout the home for a refined, cohesive feel.

Both bedrooms are exceptionally spacious, each featuring full walls of windows facing east, walk-in closets, and spa-sized bathrooms. The primary suite includes a custom-designed walk-in closet, while the oversized utility/laundry room adds rare in-unit storage and functionality.

👉 Listed by: James J. Robinson | RE/MAX Real Estate Group

📞 216-272-9284 | ✉️ [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

📣 Weekly Wrap-Up

🏙️ Cleveland Real Estate & Development | January 2026

Cleveland continues to balance affordability, transit-oriented growth, and selective high-end demand as 2026 begins.

🚆 Woodhill Corridor Reinforces Transit-Oriented Housing

Plans to reposition hundreds of Woodhill Homes units closer to rapid transit mark another step toward aligning affordable housing with long-standing transit infrastructure. With roots dating back to early streetcar development, the corridor’s modernization reflects Cleveland’s push for equitable, transit-connected neighborhoods..

🧭 Insider’s Insight | Mortgage & Market Conditions (Jan 2026)

Mortgage rates reached their lowest point since October 2024, offering modest relief for buyers:

• 30-year fixed: 6.15% (↓ from 6.91% YoY)

• 15-year fixed: 5.44%

Inventory is higher than last year, sellers are increasingly adjusting prices, and buyers using cash or financing now hold stronger negotiating leverage—though affordability remains tight for first-time purchasers.

🏡 Just Sold Spotlight – Tremont New Construction

• 📍 2478 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

• 💰 $675,000 | 3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,150 sq. ft. | Built 2025

A Cleveland Green Home Initiative property with a 15-year tax abatement pending, EV-ready garage, and energy-efficient systems. At roughly $214/SF with estimated rents near $4,959/month, the sale reinforces sustained demand for high-quality, tax-advantaged urban homes in Tremont.

🏡 House of the Week – Pinnacle Lakefront Corner Unit

• 📍 701 W Lakeside Ave #501, Cleveland, OH 44113

• 💰 $415,000 | 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,000 sq. ft. | Built 2005

A custom corner residence offering panoramic Lake Erie, harbor, and stadium views. Expansive glass walls, oversized living space, refinished hardwoods, and rare in-unit storage position this home as a premier lakefront lifestyle option with enduring value appeal.

Until next week,

Cleveland Real Estate Investors

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