While Mayfield Village offers highly rated schools and a charming small-town feel 20 miles east of downtown Cleveland, Angie Molitoris, a Realtor with RE/MAX Crossroads, says there are plenty of reasons that she’s sold over a dozen homes in the town since 2021. “The city services are great,” Molitoris says. “They pick up anything you put out on the curb, any branches and leaves. For the elderly, they provide snow plowing, and they provide free mulch for residents to come pick up. If you’re having a party, you can rent tables and chairs at no cost. They just have really great amenities.” This is all set against the green backdrop of the North Chagrin Reservation, home to thousands of acres of parks. While it offers this quiet atmosphere, its position along Interstate 271 adds convenience for travel to the mix, making it a popular Cleveland exurb.
North Chagrin Reservation is the community's backyard
One major attraction of Mayfield is the proximity of the 1700-acre North Chagrin Reservation, which features trails, a nature center and a 200-acre public golf course. “Some of the houses have the park literally in their backyard,” Molitoris notes. The reservation includes Squire’s Castle, a historical site built in the 1890s that is popular for weddings. Hikers and photographers alike enjoy the hike to Buttermilk Falls' scenic outlook. The Parkview Park Pavilion, located just outside the Reservation, includes a public pool and a large playground with a rubberized play surface.
For those who would like to bike one of the 60 trails the village offers, Mayfield Branch Library offers “Book a Bike,” where residents can borrow a bike for up to three hours. The library is adjacent to the Mayfield Village Pickleball and Tennis Courts, where residents can face off in tournaments or enjoy picnics under the gazebos.
Mayfield's Recreation Department keeps residents connected
The Mayfield Village Recreation Department manages several outdoor event spaces where residents can gather for community celebrations, such as the yearly Christmas parade. The Grove Amphitheatre, located next to the North Chagrin Reservation, hosts open-air concerts during the summer and seasonal events like a Christmas parade. Cruise Night, held every June, is a blast from the past as pre-1992 cars are invited to roam the streets and provide diners at outdoor restaurants a show. The Recreation Department also hosts special interest events like cooking demonstrations, painting classes and public dances for teenagers.
A multitude of homes for every family
Mayfield is characterized by winding roads past properties ranging from a quarter-acre to expansive multi-acre lots. Different parts of the village feature different architectural styles. The southeast portion of the area is populated by Colonial-style two-level and split-level homes among mature trees with sidewalks. In contrast, areas in the northeastern end of the community include ranch-style homes with fewer trees. In the southeast corner, sprawling mansions stand surrounded by acres of land. Most homes were built in the mid-1900s, although some new construction has added modern farmhouse-style homes to the area. Most properties sell between $350,000 and $450,000. However, older houses that need some love might start at $200,000. Larger estates, some with five or more bedrooms and offering over 5,000 square feet of space, cost between $750,000 and $1 million. Buyers must be prepared to move quickly - homes in Mayfield Village sell nearly 2 times faster than the US average.
Highly ranked Mayfield City schools
Mayfield Village students attend Mayfield City Schools, which serves people in neighboring Gates Mills, Highland Heights and Mayfield Heights. Students may attend Mayfield Center Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating from Niche and is ranked number 204 out of 1734 public elementary schools in Ohio. Mayfield Middle School is ranked 17th out of 146 public middle schools in Cuyahoga County and has an A-minus rating. Mayfield High School has an A rating and is ranked 12th out of 157 public high schools in the Cleveland area.
SOM Center Road offers shopping and dining options
Mayfield Village is a compact suburb featuring shopping and dining along SOM Center Road. This road, which stands for Solon, Orange and Mayfield – the three towns it connects - runs through the heart of the village. Ohio-based franchises like Austin's Smokin' Steakhouse or Yours Truly Restaurant serve classic American dishes like steaks, ribs and cheeseburgers. Residents can do their shopping at the family-owned Heinen's Grocery Store within the community or travel an extra mile south to the Eastgate Shopping Center, where there’s an Aldi, a Marc’s and a Target, as well as other chain retailers like Old Navy and Michael’s.
Commuting to Cleveland and Akron
The subdivisions in Mayfield Village were planned with commuters in mind, featuring quick access to major roads and Interstate 271 from throughout town. The 7-7A Bus stops at the corner of Wilson Mills Road and SOM Center Road and connects residents to the Red Line at the Stokes-Windermere Station. Downtown Cleveland, about 20 miles west, and downtown Akron, about 40 miles south, can be reached in less than an hour. The St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is about 6 miles south of the village, which takes about 10 minutes to drive via 1-271. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is about 30 miles west.
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