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The Echo Hills neighborhood is the largest neighborhood in Brecksville with just over 300 homes.

We (Olsen Ziegler Realty) represented the sellers in the sale of both 12219 Chestnut Circle and 10049 Hickory Ridge Drive.

Echo Hills 2011 Home Sales

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*source is the Northeast Ohio Real Estate Exchange (NEOHREX) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Home sales in the New Hampton neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio from 2004 – 2011 shows a typical pattern of the “peak” in 2005-07 (the actual timing of the peak depends on what variable you track — # of home sales versus sales price), followed by a decline in both the number of sales as well as the average sales price in 2008-09, then a sharp uptick in 2010 due to the Federal 8K First-Time Home Buyer Tax Incentive.

As you can tell from the chart below, 2011 was not kind to New Hampton home sellers:

• the average sales price decreased 16% from 2010 to 2011.
• the average price per square foot (PPSF) for single-family homes sold in 2010 was $106 and in 2011 was $98.
• the average square footage for sold homes in 2010 was 2,563 versus 2,333 in 2011.

Unfortunately, 2011 was a harsh year for New Hampton home sellers.  That said, while the average sales price and PPSF took a big hit in 2011, these #s are not quite as drastic as they appear as the average square footage sold in 2011 was down over 200 square feet from the previous year — as smaller homes tend to sell for a lower price in general, but all things being equal, smaller homes typically sell at a higher PPSF than larger homes (due to the construction cost principle among other reasons).

For a list of all homes sold in 2011 in the New Hampton neighborhood in Broadview Heights as well as an in-depth look at the New Hampton neighborhood community amenities, photo tour and more, please visit New Hampton Neighborhood Profile page.

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Disclaimer: Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

The New Hampton neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio is a newer community built by Pulte Homes, has 580+ homes and has a fabulous outdoor swimming pool, club house, community playground, walking trails, over 100 acres of protected nature preserve, over 5 miles of sidewalks, many community events and has both traditional single-family homes, detached cluster homes and town homes.

New Hampton is accessible via Broadview Road as well as Boston Road, is west of Interstate 77 and is easily accessible from the Route 82 and Miller Road exits off I-77.

The homes in the  New Hampton neighborhood were built between 2001-2007, range in size from around 1,500 – 1,6500 square feet for the townhomes and from 1,700 to 3,600 square feet for the single-family homes.

The highest sales price recorded was the sale of 463 Cornell Drive for $450,000 in 2005.

What makes New Hampton a special place to live?

•  An outdoor swimming pool centrally located on Hamilton Drive. A smaller outdoor wading/children’s pool next to the main swimming pool. A lifeguard is on duty during all open hours.
•  A community center is located adjacent to the swimming pool. Rent it for parties and special events.  Fireplace, leather sofas, fully furnished party room, kitchen, etc.
•  A community playground is also located near the swimming pool.
•  100 Beautiful Acres of Protected Nature Preserve.
•  Over 5 Miles of Sidewalks and Paved Walking Trails connecting various streets, with trails from the north and south leading to the community center/swimming pool complex.
•  A master planned community that was well thought out, with winding streets, a combination of traditional single-family homes, detached cluster homes for a maintenance free lifestyle and even attached townhome style homes.  Winding streets, cul-de-sacs, and diversity of the homes serves as a solid foundation to make the New Hampton neighborhood a desirable place to call home. Developed by Pulte homes.
•  Quick Access to the Broadview Heights Recreation Center is just a couple of miles down Broadview Road and has everything you could possibly imagine for fitness and recreation: indoor swimming pool, cardio equipment and specialty classes, basketball court, personal trainers, outdoor playground, soccer and ball fields and more.
•  Easy Commuting is a snap with quick access to I-77 (north via Miller Road and also south via Route 21), I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80).
•  Nearby Amenities – shopping, 3 public golf courses, restaurants, medical, and more are mere minutes away.
•  North Royalton School District. The New Hampton neighborhood attends the North Royalton School District which received an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education. See the North Royalton School District 2010-11 Report Card for details.

New Hampton Annual Events

• April                   Easter Bunny with Easter Egg Hunt
• May                     Community Brunch
• June                    Community Garage Sale
• July                     Annual Community Picnic/BBQ
• August               Kids Movie Night and Swim
• August               Ice-creme Social
• August               Pub Crawl NH Community Center via Bus Rental
• October             Halloween Parade/Costume Contest
• October             Teen Movie Night
• December         Meet with Santa
• December         Women’s Christmas Exchange
• December         Holiday Lights Contest
• A Scrapbooking Social Club that meets on Sunday’s once a month
• Mom’s small children playgroup
• A Saturday exercise group that meets and goes to Gemini Quest Fitness together (Broadview and RT 82)
• Ladies Night Out
• Men’s Poker Club
• Community Social Committee – great way to get involved, meet neighbors and have fun.

New Hampton 2011 Home Sales

*Source: NEOHREX MLS  (information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed)

New Hampton – Photos

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Check out our fabulous new listing for sale at 301 Windham Court in the New Hampton Neighborhood in Broadview Heights.

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Home For Sale in the New Hampton Neighborhood in Broadview Heights Ohio.

In real estate, location and views oftentimes distinguish one home for sale from another. Fortunately, this home has both a quiet cul-de-sac location and exceptional views as there is not a home directly behind close-by.

3 BR • 2.1 Bath • 2 Car Attached Garage • 1,914 SF • Asking Price: $235,000

Welcome to 301 Windham Court, Broadview Heights, OH 44147 in the fabulous community of New Hampton. This home located on a quiet cul-de-sac, has open views, meticulously maintained and has an exceptional open floor plan. The New Hampton neighborhood has sidewalks, walking/hiking trails, an outdoor community swimming pool and club house and is centrally located for easy commuting in all directions.

Special features include:

• a two-story great room with a wall of windows — opens to the kitchen.
• a formal dining room.
• spacious master bedroom with space for a sitting area, adjoining master bath and walk-in closet.
• a nicely appointed finished basement provides an additional 544 square feet and contains a wet bar with pendant lighting, over-sized windows with views of the backyard and a separate room (fitness, or bedroom #4).
• a large, private deck with access via the family room — with views of woods.
• All appliances stay, including the washer and dryer. The stove and dishwasher were replaced in 2011.
• A clear sight line from the composite deck to watch the Broadview Heights annual fireworks display.
• Vast storage area under the composite deck — very beneficial since this planned development does not allow sheds.
• The New Hampton neighborhood attends the North Royalton School District which received an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education. See the North Royalton School District 2010-11 Report Card for details.

Read about the community amenities, learn about the events which occur throughout the year, take a photo tour through the neighborhood and more in our profile of the New Hampton neighborhood in Broadview Heights.

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So, I was playing basketball with my son on Sunday, July 10th when I took off my shirt after a long session of basketball on a very hot summer day and after his eyes got real big and he pointed his finger at my mid section and said:

you are far from ripped and you need to do something about that

My pre-teenage son (who is beyond ripped and is quite proud of it) is a trip, and like most kids, he is brutally honest (although he’s quite lacking in the tact department), but you definitely know where he is coming from — as the old saying: he has no inhibitors between his beta waves and tongue is so typical of boys his age.  It was his idea as my new “personal trainer” to start running while he rode his bike alongside me.  He also said I was only allowed to eat “6 things per day” and boy did he kept count.  He he came up with six things is a mystery, but it turns out, it wasn’t that far off, so he saved me a trip to the library.  He also cajoled me in his own innocent way by saying: Baby, get that fork out of the potato salad — loosely translated.

So…as I reflected that evening on July 10th, it dawned on me that I ran a half-marathon 30 years ago in South Carolina and back then, I had way more gusto than common sense or running knowledge.  I ran in cotton socks, heavy sweat pants, a cotton t-shirt and a heavy cotton sweatshirt.  It rained over night, was cold at the start of that run, so I thought while I was about the only one dressed for 40s temperatures, I soon realized why I should have only had on a t-shirt and shorts.  That was a loooong 13.1 miles, I ended up with multiple blisters and was a wreck by the end of the race, but I was 20, and it didn’t much matter.  I raised over $700 for a homeless shelter (the main purpose of my run), so I was happy. No internet back then, and no knowledge of long-distance running.

I ride my bike regularly on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail as well hike on it and the nearby Buckeye Trail, and it’s one of Greater Cleveland’s hidden treasures, as it’s a 10′ wide, crushed limestone path that meanders next to the Cuyahoga River, through little villages, remnants of old locks, and is so incredibly scenic, it’s quite a treat.

So…I decided, what the heck, I’m going to enter the half-marathon race in the October 9th Towpath Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K.  I saw an 83 year old grandma on CNN who has completed 50+ marathons, surely, I can do a half.  However, this time, with the Internet now available for research as well as my local bookstore after not finding much at my local library, I didn’t want to repeat any past mistakes, and being 30 years older, and getting a late start as-is, I figured knowledge would be the great equalizer.

I bought two great books on long-distance running and started absorbing all I could to try and create a training plan that would take me from zero to 13.1 miles in 13 weeks.

I had some concerns which I wanted to minimize, if possible: I ran off and on while in my 30s, short distances of 3-5 miles, and ended up having a major tear of my plantar fasciitis — no fun for those in the know.  I also broke my ankle 3 years ago and have some residual issues with that, an MTPJ issue with my big toe, and mild issues with one knee due to 6 years of exuberant Tae Kwon Do kicks.  Being 30 pounds overweight concerned me that I’ll be dragging all that extra weight along on my knee, foot and ankle as well, but I’ve always been one to take on any challenge and make it happen.

After reading that 26 weeks is the minimum time to train for a half-marathon, as the body (joints, ligaments, bones, muscles) needs time to adjust to the rigorous demands placed on it, I thought, half that time (13 weeks) which I have before the race ought to be enough so in I went.  I found out half-way through the training why 26 weeks is needed when I completely exhausted the adductor muscles on a long 9-mile run and how incredibly painful that is, to the point where you can’t really walk for about 2 days without great pain.  I took a week off, dove back in and kept going.

I followed all the advice in these books and a few friends who have run half-marathons, marathons and even 50-milers, and this additional insight helped tremendously.

I bought cushioned shoes to absorb more of the shock, wore runner’s socks (non-cotton) to avoid blisters, learned tons of tips, tricks on how to avoid rashes, expand then recover weeks (which I didn’t have the luxury of doing due to the condensed timeframe), sports gels to eat during long runs, the importance of protein recovery, warming up then stretching (not the other way around) and a kazillion other things.

So, today was the race.  Why they start races at 8am I’ll never know except to avoid mid-day heat, but heck, it’s October.  You have to be in the parking lot by 7am before they shut down the roads, and you have to eat a few hours before the race, and not being a morning person, there is nothing worse than shoving oatmeal and a banana down your throat at 5am when you are beyond tired and simultaneous buzzed without a good night sleep cause you are hyped for the race. Standing with 600 other runners at 7:15am in 45 degree weather with a t-shirt and shorts on isn’t my idea of a good time, but I was excited, felt good, and said: if i can finish, I’ll be happy, as I wasn’t sure if my muscles would exhaust before mile 13, but there is only one way to find out.

I decided to start at the end of the pack as the 49/51 principle says to start slower for the 1st half of the race, then finish strong in the last half, so starting at the end, it took me 8 minutes to get to the starting line but I wasn’t in the thick of being swarmed by a mob of runners, so I took off slow (11-11:30 mile pace) and felt good.

I had my Garmin GPS runner’s watch on so I knew my pace, distance, etc., which was helpful.

By mile 9, I felt like I would make it, and felt good, so I decided to turn up the juice and pick things up, I wasn’t breathing hard at all, my muscles felt fine, so I upped the pace from 11+ minutes to a 9-10 minute pace and the last four miles, not one runner passed me and I passed probably a good 50-75 runners as I saw many runners in agony, some injured standing on the side,  breathing hard, correct form/posture gone by the wayside, and just flat out fatigue.  I maintained my correct form and mechanics, which helps tremendously as you get more tired as the race wears on, and I was able to finish both strong and healthy, much to my pleasant surprise.

How I will feel tomorrow morning is another story, but I am so happy I was able to finish this race, even if the necessary preparation time wasn’t there.

I don’t know what lies next, if I’ll keep running, but if so, I hope this time next year I can run a full marathon.  I was fortunate enough when I was running on the return leg back on this beautiful, crushed limestone path, I saw an official race bicyclist shouting out: Lead marathon runner behind, please cheer him on.  I watched in amazement as I saw this guy from a distance slowly close the distance between us and watched his incredible form, and running at what would probably be close to a sprint for me, and it was so amazing to actually watch a top racer up close and personal, even if it were for only 15 seconds.

The downside: I started this endeavor with a simple concept: If I eat the same as I did before I started running, and I generally eat pretty healthy unless there is ice cream in the home (no power to resist), I thought, if I run 15-20 miles a week on average for 13 weeks and eat the same, my metabolism has to increase and I should be able to lose 10 pounds, seemed to make sense to me.  I didn’t lose one pound, so I think I ate more as I felt more hungry after running, so I still need to figure out how to eat less and exercise more and lose some weight.

Hats off to the organizers and numerous volunteers who make this event simply amazing.  My only suggestion if any of the race organizers read this would be to add more port-a-potties as waiting up to 5 minutes twice during the race is a bit of a bummer, but such is life.  Having 1,500 – 2,000 runners with only 2-3 portables at the few aid stations creates a traffic jam.  If you are a runner who likes crowds of bystanders everywhere cheering you on, the nature of the Towpath Trail doesn’t allow for many areas for this, so it’s mostly a solitary race when it comes to external encouragement, but the pluses are it gives you a great chance to take in the amazing and vibrant fall colors, watch the river bend, view the old locks from the 1800s and run on crushed limestone, which is easier on the joints than concrete.

Anyway, if anyone is thinking of starting a running program, I can recommend two great books and some things I learned along the way if anyone decides to jump on the long-distance bandwagon — it’s truly never too late to start.

The Garmin runner’s watch is very cool as you can upload each run to their website and see a variety of data.

man…I sure hope I can get out of bed tomorrow morning!

Note: This fine property went under contract in 4 days, so no more open houses for this one…

Map: 10049 Hickory Ridge Drive, Brecksville Ohio 44141

Highlights:

• The Echo Hills neighborhood has a swimming lake, fishing lake, baseball field, soccer field, volleyball court, community playground and many community events held throughout the year.
  
• 4 Bedrooms up, 2 full baths up, 1 half bath main.
• Spacious 21×19 master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and private balcony overlooking the woods.
  
• Just carpeted and painted.
• Newer kitchen with granite tile countertops, newer sink, faucet, lighting and appliances.
  
• Furnace December 2010.
  
• Finished recreation room.
  

Need more info?

• Contact the listing agent (that’s me — Chris Olsen) at 216.702.0537 or chris@olsenziegler.com.
• View the original listing on my OlsenZiegler.com brokerage website for 10049 Hickory Ridge Drive.
• Or if you are reading this post on your smart phone, scan this QR Code for more info as well.

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As well as see the various amenities Brecksville Ohio has to offer.

Or preview a sample of Brecksville Homes For Sale (single-family, min. price 150K):

Please visit our Shaker Heights Neighborhood page containing links for information about the community, local amenities, schools, and one-click access to the homes currently for sale.

Shaker Heights Luxury Home Sales (1/1/2011 – 8/11/2011)

Neighborhood	Address	Sold Price	Closing Date	Square Feet	Year Built
Onaway	15800 S. Woodland	1,175,000	8/9/2011	5,123	1924
Mercer	2755 Inverness	834,000	8/5/2011	4,377	1935
Boulevard	14206 S. Park	676,500	8/1/2011	4,154	1922
Malvern	19301 Shelburne	628,500	7/25/2011	4,284	1926
Fernway	17800 Parkland	602,500	7/15/2011	4,404	1915
Mercer	23999 Stanford	585,000	7/7/2011	3,528	1959
Malvern	2842 Fontenay	505,000	6/30/2011	3,930	1927
Mercer	22000 McCauley	692,500	6/30/2011	4,429	1936
Fernway	16625 Aldersyde	545,000	6/23/2011	3,712	1923
Malvern	2731 Sherbrooke	1,037,500	6/23/2011	5,786	1936
Mercer	2735 Cranlyn	708,750	6/13/2011	3,659	1940
Malvern	2751 Sherbrooke	765,000	6/10/2011	6,177	1956
Boulevard	2920 Drummond	599,000	6/8/2011	4,247	1925
Mercer	2706 Dryden	520,000	6/2/2011	3,249	1932
Malvern	2731 Chesterton	742,500	5/26/2011	3,702	1937
Malvern	3139 Courtland	710,500	5/25/2011	5,096	1929
Malvern	2993 Fontenay	745,000	5/24/2011	4,968	1929
Mercer	22870 Canterbury	660,000	5/12/2011	4,376	1956
Malvern	19100 Shelburne	682,500	4/25/2011	4,464	1928
Malvern	19201 S. Park	1,680,500	4/7/2011	8,908	1928
Malvern	3175 Montgomery	550,000	3/29/2011	3,716	1924
Malvern	2800 Attleboro	525,000	2/15/2011	4,834	1910
Malvern	3140 Courtland	500,000	1/14/2011	3,004	1951
Malvern	18501 S. Park	525,000	1/3/2011	6,058	1952

*Source: NEOHREX MLS  (information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed)

The City of Shaker Heights as a whole has seen single-family property values decline 6% from 2007 through August 2011.  This 6% decline is actually very good as many communities have seen their average home values decline much more.  One could argue that the sale of bank-owned homes somewhat, and in my opinion, artificially created a larger % decline than actually exists when I look at the individual sales.  These statistical outliers, while included in the below chart so a complete snapshot could be taken, could also be excluded and this would have either lessened the decline in values or even perhaps put the % change from 2007-11 into positive territory.  In short, Shaker Heights has done remarkably well.

The decline indicated by the red line in the number of homes sold is not a cause of concern, it simply reflects the year-to-date number of homes sold in 2011.  As homes continue to sell, this number will even out and rise in the chart.

Search for Shaker Heights Luxury Homes For Sale:

$500,000 – $750,000
$750,000 – $1,000,000
$1,000,000+

The short answer is: There is no one consolidated list.  There are many websites and avenues to explore.  Here are a few resources to check for homes to rent in Greater Cleveland:

• PluggedinCleveland.com Rental Page. The PluggedInCleveland.com real estate page also has homes for sale by community.  They also have some great restaurant reviews as well.
• Cleveland.com Rental Page.
• Realtor.com.  Change the Home Type dropdown to Rentals and key in your criteria.
• ClevelandHomesSearch.com.  Change the dropdown to Rentals and key in your criteria.  This site has all the properties currently for rent by REALTORS listed in the local Northern Ohio MLS.
• Your local REALTOR.  Your local REALTOR can setup a custom, client portal with rentals for sale directly in the MLS so you receive automatic e-mail notifications just as soon as a new rental property hits the market.
• Rentals.com for Cleveland.
• Craigslist.com for apartments/homes for rent in Greater Cleveland.

I have also worked with numerous folks relocating to greater Cleveland who are seeking short/medium-term rental housing, and whether you seek an unfurnished, furnished, community amenities, etc., on the east, west, downtown or south side of town, I am happy to point you in the right direction.

Brecksville Luxury Home Sales (2010 – 8/9/2011)

*Source: NEOHREX MLS & REALIST tax data (information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed)

The City of Brecksville as a whole has seen single-family property values decline 24% from 2007 through August 2011.

Browse the various Brecksville luxury homes currently for sale:

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