Buckeye-Shaker is a historic community that encompasses Old Buckeye, Woodland Hills, Larchmere and Shaker Square, Ohio’s oldest shopping district. It’s located just 6 miles east of downtown Cleveland and borderers Shaker Heights to the west. “There's a fuzzy edge between Shaker Heights and Buckeye-Shaker," says top-selling Realtor Karen Nordstrom.
While this neighborhood is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, it has a list of its own amenities. With a strong community spirit, accessibly priced homes, convenient access to downtown and a historic shopping district, Buckeye-Shaker is on the rise.
Shaker Square and Larchmere
Shaker Square is Ohio’s oldest shopping district. As the name suggests, shops are arranged in a square formation at the heart of this community. Locals can catch a movie at the longstanding Atlas Cinemas before walking over to Zanzibar Soul Fusion to grub on soul rolls and Kool-Aid jars. For groceries, they head to Dave's Market, a long-running local chain with fresh produce, seafood, and an in-house butcher.
In addition to Shaker Square, Nordstrom says, "Larchmere is also very popular in the Shaker area community, and just as walkable." Larchmere is just a block north of Shaker Square and is lined with a slew of unique ding options, from the old-timey watering hole Academy Tavern to the home-style breakfast spot Big Al’s Diner.
Light rail stops and bus routes
The Rapid's Blue and Green Lines run through the center of this community, offering convenient access to downtown Cleveland. Bus routes 8, 48 and 50 also run through Buckeye-Shaker.
Catch a train on the Blue or Green line, which cuts through the heart of Buckeye-Shaker
Clearly marked street crossings are found throughout the Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood.
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Accessibly priced single-family homes
This community is especially popular amongst investors and first-time homebuyers. Architectural styles include bungalows, colonials and two-family investment properties, most of which were built in the 1920s. Prices range from as low as $11,000 for a bungalow that needs a full flip to $300,000 for a four-bedroom colonial on the edge of Shaker Heights. Fully remodeled, historic high-rise buildings offer unique condos, with prices starting at $60,000.
Modest restored bungalows, in Buckeye-Shaker, are an affordable option for many home buyers.
Colonial homes are abundant on the West end of Buckeye-Shaker.
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Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ is a community cornerstone in the Buckeye-Shaker neighborho
Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ
Calvary Hill is more than a church for Sunday service. When Pastor Ernest Fields saw a need for transformation in the community, he formed Buckeye Ministry in Missions Alliance (BMMA), a group comprised of community service organizers, leaders from two other churches and local government representatives.
Since its inception in 2014, BMMA has worked with Cleveland Habitat to rehab 27 houses and assist 220 Buckeye residents. The church also hosts ample community events throughout the year, such as a Gospel Block Party, trade workshops, toy drives and more. The church is a community cornerstone that puts the transformation of the greater Bucker-Shaker area at the center of its service efforts.
Community efforts to reduce crime
Buckeye-Shaker has elevated violent crime index scores. However, residents have not shied away from addressing issues plaguing their community. During community safety meetings with city leaders and police commanders, residents express their concerns and push for more police surveillance. Through initiatives like the Safe Smart CLE camera sharing program, officials hope to deter crimes and make solving cases easier. While it will not happen overnight, the strides the community is taking showcases residents’ commitment to creating a better tomorrow.
Luke Easter Park
Residents spend warm summer days at Luke Easter Park. With covered picnic areas, four basketball courts, a swimming pool, two playgrounds, Zelma Watson George Recreation Center, tennis courts and open green spaces for baseball and soccer, this park is the go-to spot. Inside Zelma Watson George Recreation Center, residents show off their skating skills at the roller rink.
Luke Easter Park, in Woodland Hills, offers multiple playgrounds for children of all ages.
Buckeye-Shaker locals enjoy the newly refinished basketball court at Luke Easter Park.
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Public schools and Cleveland Community College
Schools in Buckeye-Shaker overlap with those in Shaker Heights. The Intergenerational School is a public charter option with a C rating and serves kindergarten through 8th graders. It’s next door to Harvey Rice, which serves pre-k through 9th graders and has a D-plus rating. High schoolers attend the B-minus-rated Cleveland Early College High School, located on the located on the John Hay Academic Campus.
Students in the University Circle area can attend John Hay Early College High School.
Harvey Rice Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
Woodland Hills
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Parks in this Area
Luke Easter Park
Fairhill Road Rockefeller Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Tennis
Helen Simpson Park
Trails
Artha Woods Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Ambler Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Cedar Glen Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International
30 min drive
Subway
Shaker Square
Subway
Drexmore
Bus
Griffing Av & E 130th St
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2626 North Moreland Blvd
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Fairhill Rd & Martin Luther King Dr
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S Moreland Blvd & Griffing Av
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S Moreland Blvd & Shaker Sq
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Martin Luther King Dr & Woodland Av
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E 116th St & Buckeye Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.02 Reviews
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12/16/2019Niche Review
At times drivers will decide to merge into oncoming traffic in the middle of the day to cut me off. people walk in the street and litter with out any remorse, houses sit abandoned and half rotten, one in particular has a 2X4 propping up the 2nd floor balcony, once while driving through a child threw a rock at my car with his parent nearby doing nothing to correct they're behavior (thankfully it missed my car).
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Buckeye-Shaker
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckeye-Shaker, Cleveland sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Buckeye-Shaker, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $172,588, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath tri-level home is the perfect blend of style and innovation. As you step through the front door, you'll be immediately drawn to the spacious open-concept living area, featuring a cozy fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with an inviting eat-in dining area that seamlessly flows into the family room—ideal for entertaining.The lower level
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Sharp, light-filled 2-bedroom condo is a delight. Conveniently located close to University Circle (about a 10-minute drive) with award-winning hospitals and cultural institutions. Enter through the unit door and be welcomed by a 6 x 6 foyer w/ ceramic flooring, coat closet and area for a bench or drop zone. The adjoining living room has a wall of windows for great natural light, painted in a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,850
Median Age
42
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,301
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,351
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
30.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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