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About Brook Park, OH

About Brook Park, OH

Watch the planes fly

Bordering The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brook Park residents are used to watching planes fly overhead. About 15-miles southwest of Downtown Cleveland, homebuyers can find a modest property within walking distance of a small park. And this is a place where people know their neighbors. At The Brook Park Recreation Center, folks hang out by the pool in the summer and cheer for their kids at sports games. Realtor Mike Incorvaia Sr. with The Incorvaia Team, who specializes in the Greater Cleveland area, says, "Brook Park is a very stable and established community. A lot of people who grew up there find their kids also buying homes right in Brook Park."

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Brook Park has easy access to a variety of amenities.
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Flying is easy thanks to Brook Park's proximity to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
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The last of the Ford Production Companies

Brook Park might be best known as the home of the last remaining Ford Motor Company production plant in northeast Ohio. Cleveland Engine, as the plant is called, opened in 1951 and saw its heyday in the 1970s. During this time, many Brook Park residents were employees of the plant, and much of the community is still connected to the plant’s current and former employees in some way.

Gridded streets with sidewalks

Homes in Brook Park run in the $100,000 to $300,000 range, with a median price of $203,000. Ranch-style and split-level houses are common. Neat, flat lots are lined up close together, with most yards free of large trees or shrubbery. Sidewalks connect these predominantly gridded streets together, making it easy to go for a run or walk the dog. There are also apartments and townhouse options throughout Brook Park.

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Most homes in Brook Park have modest and low maintenance lawns.
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Cottages and Cape Cods sit on cozy lots in Brook Park.
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Earn college credit at Berea-Midpark High School

Students are zoned for the Berea City School District and can attend Brook Park Elementary School, which Niche gives a B. Then, they can attend Berea-Midpark Middle School, which gets a C-plus from Niche, and finish their public education at Berea-Midpark High School, which Niche gives a B. Berea-Midpark High School allows select students to enroll in work-study or career-technical programs at Polaris Career Center.

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Kids from Brook Park can attend Brook Park Elementary.
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Berea-Midpark High School is part of the Berea City School District.
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Pocket parks and rec centers

Parks with playgrounds and green spaces are peppered throughout Brook Park, giving residents access to outdoor recreation within walking distance of their homes. Options like McGovern Park, John Bernath Park, Fry Road Park and Wedo Park are great places for kids to blow off steam after school. For organized activities, The Brook Park Recreation Center hosts children’s sports leagues throughout the year. Adults can exercise using various facilities, and in the summer, families soak in the sun at the outdoor waterpark. For a scenic outdoor experience, Rocky River Reservation is about 5 miles west. It’s long and narrow, surrounding The Rocky River on both sides and spanning nearly 6,000-acres. Wander trails, past small waterfalls and the pebbled shoreline that gives the river its name.

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Enjoy a sunny afternoon with your furry friends in Brook Park .
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Brook Park has many neighborhood parks, including McGovern Park.
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Join the CHOC Club

When running errands, Brook Park residents will probably find themselves around Snow Road. They can grab groceries from Giant Eagle Supermarket or Marc’s, go thrifting at Common Threads or Goodwill or fill up their tanks at various gas stations. For something fun, AMF Brookgate Lanes Bowling Alley, an indoor recreation option for Cleveland’s cold winters, is in the same area. Brook Park also has a fair share of dining options. The Garden Family Restaurant has been a local staple since 1985, serving homestyle specials before closing at 2 o’clock. For Mexican dishes, locals can check out Cap’n Taco, which prides itself on using white Senora-style cheese for an authentic touch. For dessert, Malley’s Chocolates sells award-winning chocolates and the state’s favorite chocolate-and-peanut-butter buckeyes. Locals might recognize the store’s “CHOC” bumper stickers from passing cars. But they may not know that CHOC Club members could win a $500 monthly prize if a Malley representative spots the sticker.

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Brook Park is home to the Malley's Chocolates factory.
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The Garden Family Restaurant in Brook Park is a popular breakfast and lunch hub.
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15-miles from Downtown Cleveland

"I-71 and I-480 run right through Brook Park." says Incorvaia, "Within five minutes, you're moving in whatever direction you want to go. Everything is within 10-15 minutes." The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is even closer, with Brook Park wrapping around most of the airport's land. There, folks will find the International Exposition Center, known as the I-X Center, a centerpiece for local and regional events. NASA’s John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, one of ten major NASA facilities, is also by the airport. To reach Downtown Cleveland, locals can head to the Brookpark Rapid Station and catch a train. And, in case of emergency, Southwest General Hospital is about 3-miles south.

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Brook Park by the Numbers

$211K
Average Housing Value
17
Average Days on Market

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Top Schools in Brook Park, OH

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Best Public Elementary Schools

Grindstone Elementary School
#1 Grindstone Elementary School
B+
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Big Creek Elementary School
#2 Big Creek Elementary School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
#3 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Olmsted Falls Intermediate Building
#4 Olmsted Falls Intermediate Building
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Falls-Lenox Primary Elementary School
#5 Falls-Lenox Primary Elementary School
A-
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Ridge-Brook Elementary School
#6 Ridge-Brook Elementary School
B-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Maple Intermediate Elementary School
#7 Maple Intermediate Elementary School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Pine Intermediate School
#8 Pine Intermediate School
B
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Greenbriar Middle School
#9 Greenbriar Middle School
C+
Niche
6
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Lewis F Mayer Middle School
#1 Lewis F Mayer Middle School
B+
Niche
8
GreatSchools
North Olmsted Middle School
#2 North Olmsted Middle School
B
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Olmsted Falls Middle School
#3 Olmsted Falls Middle School
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Greenbriar Middle School
#4 Greenbriar Middle School
C+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Valley Forge High School
#5 Valley Forge High School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Clark School
#6 Clark School
C
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Robinson G. Jones Elementary School
#7 Robinson G. Jones Elementary School
C
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Berea-Midpark Middle School
#8 Berea-Midpark Middle School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Garfield Elementary School
#9 Garfield Elementary School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Olmsted Falls High School
#1 Olmsted Falls High School
A-
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Berea-Midpark High School
#2 Berea-Midpark High School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
North Olmsted High School
#3 North Olmsted High School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Fairview High School
#4 Fairview High School
B-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Valley Forge High School
#5 Valley Forge High School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Euclid Park Elementary School
#6 Euclid Park Elementary School
C-
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Mary McLeod Bethune School
#7 Mary McLeod Bethune School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Miles Park School
#8 Miles Park School
C-
Niche
3
GreatSchools
East Technical High School
#9 East Technical High School
C
Niche
2
GreatSchools

Agents Specializing in this Area

Agent Spotlight

John Stevens
(234) 278-1661
John's Business Philosophy:
He Has Been a Full Time Realtor Since 1998.
He Listens: It is his practice to not only hear his clients but listen to what they are saying. For buyers and sellers alike, he needs to know your wants, needs and motives.
He Has The Knowledge: He has at his disposal all of the resources necessary to assist you in the entire process of selling or purchasing real estate. The tools available to him through Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer and his years of experience have made him knowledgeable in all facets of the real estate industry and home construction. His long-standing relationships with people affiliated to the real estate industry and services available through Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer allows him to provide sources for financing, title and escrow services and even insurance.
He Counsels: Again, this is an area where his resources and market knowledge come into play. Recent comparables, information about specific markets and current market trends have an impact on what a buyer should pay for a property and what a seller should expect to receive for a property. His goal is to help sellers receive the largest return on their sale in a reasonable amount of time and to help a buyer purchase the home they want at a reasonable price.
He Is Compassionate: The process for buying and selling real estate can be a very emotional and stressful process. It is, in most cases, the largest financial undertaking in one's lifetime. As a Realtor it is his responsibility to be patient and help buyers and sellers through the emotional ups and downs. This process is important and should not be rushed or taken lightly.
He Has Integrity: Honesty needs to be the backbone of any relationship of this magnitude. He will always act in the best interest of his client. It is always his intention for everyone involved in every transaction to have a smile on their faces at the end of the day.

His Affiliations:
Member National Association of Realtors
Member Ohio Association of Realtors
Member Medina County Board of Realtors
Member Northeast Ohio Multiple Listing Service

His Accreditations:
Residential Relocation Specialist
Certified Negotiation
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