Parma, a suburb of Northeastern Ohio, is named after a city in northern Italy but has its distinct identity. The town south of Cleveland offers diverse housing options, primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s, despite its scarce inventory most homes sell in the ballpark of $200,000 to $300,000. Its location provides various outdoor amenities, from parks and nature preserves to playgrounds and sports fields. Children have access to multiple top-rated schools in the Parma City School District, and proximity to major highways facilitates easy access to downtown Cleveland. Additionally, the city boasts a thriving shopping and dining scene with a mix of big box stores, national chains, and local establishments.
Quaint homes neatly line the streets of Parma.
Ridgewood Lake Park Playground, in Parma, hosts the iconic Parma script sign.
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Diverse housing options with low inventory
Parma offers a diverse range of housing options, including bungalows, Ranch-style homes, classic Colonials, split-level residences, and Cape Cods. Despite the diverse housing stock, the market inventory in Parma tends to be spread thin, with less than a month's worth of inventory available. This scarcity underscores the demand for housing in the area, making it a competitive market for both buyers and sellers, says Realtor Vanessa Schiavi, Realtor of RE/Max Above Beyond. "It's a good spot for the middle income... houses in the $250,000-$300,000 range... a sweet spot for buyers," Schiavi says. Most homes sell for between $139,000 to $400,000, while the median price is $198,000. Homes line streets with front yards full of grass, most featuring driveways and garages. Neighborhoods in Parma are full of sidewalks.
Ranch-style homes make for easy living in Parma.
Brick homes give Parma its warmth and charm.
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Students' extracurricular options include the ski and snowboarding club at Normandy High School
Children in Parma can attend Green Valley Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, with a B rating from Niche. Hillside Middle School serves grades five through seven, also with a B rating, and Normandy High School accommodates grades eight through twelve, offering various extracurricular activities, including the ski and snowboarding club.
Kids from Parma can attend Green Valley Elementary School.
Dentzler Elementary School in Parma is home to Eagles.
Normandy High School in Parma is home to the Invaders in Parma, Ohio.
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Interstate 480 to downtown Cleveland
Proximity to major thoroughfares like Interstate 480 and West 130th Street facilitates travel within and around Parma. Snow Road and Pearl Road are significant streets connecting residents. For commuters to Cleveland, Parma's proximity, approximately 10 miles away, provides easy access to downtown, while Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, just over seven miles away, offers convenient air travel options. The Cleveland RTA bus system also provides public transportation through Parma.
James Day Park features plenty to do in nature
James Day Park features recreational amenities such as a mini-golf course and areas for playing bocce ball or GaGa ball, along with an outdoor Warrior Fitness Course. In the warmer months, residents can take advantage of the public pools at Walters Grove Park and Nike State Park or enjoy the splash pad at Ridgewood Lake Park. "Parma has one of the best programs for ice hockey; everything that is sports-related in this city is big," Schiavi says. Locals play at Michael A. Ries Ice Rink. The community is surrounded by nature preserves, including a portion of the Big Creek Reservation, which offers hiking, birdwatching, and fishing, and a popular sledding hill in winter. West Creek Reserve provides various walking and hiking trails with scenic views of native trees and plants and animals like red-tailed hawks, wood ducks and screech owls.
Take at swim at the Nike Park Pool in Parma.
The Monarch Bluff Picnic Area can be found at the West Creek Reservation in Parma.
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Shop for necessities at The Shoppes at Parma
The Shoppes at Parma feature a mix of shops and stores, including popular brands like Sally's Beauty, Sports Clips, GNC, and Jimmy John's. Polish Village offers unique flavors at the Little Polish Diner, renowned for its Polish Boy sandwich. Rudy's Bakery is famous for its delicious perogies, while Union House Bar and Restaurant offers deals during sports events and live music. Little Birdie Wine Nest provides wine tastings, crafting activities, and yoga events, and Brason's Ice Cream Parlor satisfies dessert cravings. Marc's serves as a popular grocery store.
Polish Village in Parma is an international cultural corridor on Ridge Road.
The Shoppes at Parma has many stores for its residents to shop.
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Sample ribs at Rib N Rock
Each June during the Rib N Rock locals gather to eat ribs from different vendors who compete for top prizes. The event also features live bands.
Factory industry causing air pollution in Parma
Air pollution poses a significant concern in Parma, Ohio, influenced by a range of factors within and around the city. Also because of its proximity to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport locals can be exposed to noise pollution, from the airport's operation of an average of 115 daily flights. Parma is also has below average CAP Crime Score of three.
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