1920s brick colonial is classic Lake Avenue: House of the Week

On Apr 23, 2021

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Avenue is one of the prettiest streets in Cleveland. Walking down the tree-lined thoroughfare with the lake breeze in the air, you’ll encounter many stately old homes including the all-brick colonial at 11400 Lake Ave built in 1925.

“This stunning house was built as a spec home during the time that all the major estates, like Rockefeller era estates, were torn down and the developers were ‘redeveloping’ the land,” says Howard Hanna Realtor Julie Marous. “It sits on what was in all likelihood some robber barron’s summer estate.”

Measuring in at 3,875-sq. ft., the home boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms (two full), a fully finished basement and an attached two-car garage. The list price is $585,000.

Though the home has undergone some upgrades in recent years, the original charm remains intact.

“Solid hardwood floors adorn the first floor throughout the grand foyer, large living room with fireplace, dining room and sun room,” writes Marous in her listing. “The kitchen is perfectly suited for cooking for the family with custom built-in eating nook.”

The bedrooms are located upstairs. They include the owner’s suite, which has its own bathroom with double vanity and a tiled walk-in shower. The garage roof deck, also accessible from this level, is an ideal spot to put your green thumb to work and start a garden.

The finished basement offers even more living space with a large rec room with bar, plus a home office and a laundry room. The backyard, meanwhile, is a blank canvas with plenty of green space for a jungle gym or for the dog to roam. There’s even potential for a deck or a pool.

But, again, the home’s biggest selling point is likely its location in the Edgewater neighborhood.

“The walkability and the diversity of Edgewater is unmatched in Cleveland,” says the seller.