Thinking about moving to or within Cleveland’s East Side? Our free 2027 East Side & Southeast Cleveland Community Guide compares 33 communities in three regions, from Shaker Heights, Beachwood and Solon to Chagrin Falls, Hudson, Akron and Kent, with median sale prices, school districts, distance to downtown and what each community is known for. Across those 33 communities, the median home sold for about $260,000 over the past 12 months, up about 4.4% from the year before, with 8,112 homes sold.
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33 communities from the Heights and the Chagrin Valley to Hudson, Akron and Kent, with MLS home values, school districts, distance to downtown and what each one is known for. Enter your name and email and the PDF is ready right away.
The 3 regions in the guide
| Region | Communities | Median sale price | Homes sold | Largest communities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland’s East Side | 17 | $300K | 2,753 | Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Solon, South Euclid |
| The Southeast Suburbs | 6 | $475K | 995 | Hudson, Twinsburg, Aurora, Bainbridge |
| Akron & Summit County | 10 | $210K | 4,364 | Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Kent |
MLS Now closed single-family and condo sales, Nov 2025 – Oct 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s inside the 15-page guide
- At a glance: all three regions and this year’s biggest price gains
- Living on the East Side: University Circle, Metroparks, health care and getting around
- Property taxes by county and a sample monthly payment
- A page for every region, with a community comparison table
- What each of the 33 communities is known for
- Find your price range: all 33 communities by median sale price
- School districts at a glance
- Financing with Matt Sheffey of Keller Home Loans
- Your Select team and closing partners
Want to dig into one town? See our community pages for photos, market data and homes for sale.
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Community guide FAQ
What areas does the East Side & Southeast Community Guide cover?
It covers 33 communities in three regions: Cleveland's East Side (the Heights, Hillcrest and the Chagrin Valley, including Solon), the Southeast suburbs (Hudson, Aurora, Twinsburg, Bainbridge, Russell and South Russell), and Akron and Summit County (Akron, Bath, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Kent, Macedonia, Richfield, Stow, Streetsboro and Tallmadge).
Where do the home values in the guide come from?
Median sale prices, sales counts and days on market come from MLS Now closed single-family and condo sales from November 2025 through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before. Population figures are U.S. Census Bureau July 2024 estimates. Individual homes can sell well above or below the median, so ask us for a free analysis of any address.
What is the median home price on Cleveland's East Side?
About $300,000 across the 17 East Side communities in our guide, and about $260,000 across all 33 communities, based on MLS Now closed sales from November 2025 through October 2026. Medians range from about $147,000 in Akron to over $800,000 in Pepper Pike.
Does the guide list school districts?
Yes. Each community shows its primary school district, and a quick-reference page lists every district and the communities it serves. Districts often cross city lines, so always confirm by address.
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Enter your name and email and the PDF downloads right away. A member of the Select Ohio Sales Team may follow up, and you can tell us any time if you just want to browse.