Chagrin Highlands - Solon Ohio Just Sold 6112 Penfield Lane     By The Schuman Team, Amy and Dan Schuman - Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland List Price - $685,000  Sales Price - $655,000 Sales Price was 96% of list price!       This wonderful home was in high demand from the moment it went on the market. The home itself was magnificent and impeccably maintained. It all started with fantastic curb appeal as the home is professionally landscaped and sits on a picturesque wooded lot. From the moment you walk in, it is obvious you are in a fine luxury home. The impressive foyer, dramatic curved staircase, and 2 story living room leave you wanting to see more of this home. It really had everything a buyer would want. The Chagrin Highlands neighborhood is also a big draw as homes here ... 06/23/2011

I was showing the houses in Solon to my very motivated buying client the other day. It's no need to say how I love selling Solon Real Estate! One of the reasons is that we have many very professional Real Estate agents who actively sell in this prominent city. It's hard to overvalue what good agents can do for Real Estate market! Just to mention few very important impacts: Right pricing. Good listing agent intimately knows the market and can analyze all available data in order to suggest a reasonable price to the seller. Good selling agent knows how to analyze available market data and how to research market trends in order to advise home buyers on reasonable offered price. Right promotion of the City and neighborhood amenities, which attracts more qualified buyers to Solon. Right advic... 04/13/2011

  Solon Ohio 44139 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011     Here is our quarterly report for Solon OH home values for the zip code 44139, excluding Glenwillow. We will first provide a list of all the homes that sold in Solon during the first three months of 2011, show a comparison to the same period of time in 2010, and finally give our analysis at the end. We will also show statistics for last month and compare them to March 2010 as well. ALL SOLON HOME SALES FIRST QUARTER 2011   27250 Cannon Rd $51,500 32731 Baldwin Rd $78,000 7134 Hollyhock Ln $94,567 7669 Som Center Rd $98,000 7026 Som Center Rd $105,000 31275 Arthur Rd $112,000 28050 Aurora Rd $115,000 33500 Baldwin Rd $120,000 7275 Som Center Rd $135,900 6674 Edgemoor Ave $163,500 6734 Edgemoor Ave $175,000 113 Meadow Ln $175,00... 04/11/2011

Pre-approved Buyers are looking for a house in North Solon Please contact us if you can help! Nice growing family is actively looking for a place to move in. The house shoud be in a walking distance from intersection of Cannon Rd. and Harper Rd. in Solon OH. 4 bedrooms and at least 2 full bathrooms are a-must 03/27/2011

Solon Ohio Monthly Market Report - February 2011     Here is our monthly market report for Solon Ohio real estate for February 2011. We will first list all the homes that sold in February and then give a brief commentary.     5660 Elm Hill Dr $184,250 5749 Som Center Rd #5 $249,500 34720 Sherbrook Park Dr  $285,000 34516 Blue Heron Dr. $319,000 7028 Navajo Trl $400,000 6754 Winston Ln $575,000   Month                    # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Price               Feb.2011                 6                             $335,458                Feb.2010                 12                           $236,083 *source NEOHREX ( Regional MLS ) COMMENTARY: The number of homes that sold last month was considerably less than the number of homes that sold in February of 2010. However, the a... 03/02/2011

Solon OH Luxury Homes Year In Review 2010     Here is our official year in review for Solon Luxury Homes complete with a comparison to 2009. We will provide in depth commentary about the Solon luxury home market that is certain to raise a few eyebrows. Also, we will include some great videos of Solon luxury home neighborhoods at the bottom. In the Cleveland real estate market, a luxury home is categorized as one that sells for at least $500,000.   Year                # of Homes Sold        Ave. Sales Price              2010                        26                      $686,375                             2009                        31                      $599,060     Highest Sale = $1,700,000 Here is a breakdown of 2010 sales by price:     Commentary: Things are beginning to turn aro... 01/28/2011

Solon Ohio Home Value Report 2010         The following is our official year end home value report for Solon Ohio. We will provide a comparison between 2010 and 2009 and give commentary regarding the Solon Oh real estate market.   Sales     # of Homes Sold        Ave. Sales Price                High                  Low 2010                      201                    $300,791               $1,700,000         $52,000 2009                      247                    $284,294               $785,000            $25,499   Here is a break down of all 2010 sales by specific price bands:       Source: NEOHREX Commentary It was an interesting year for real estate in Solon Ohio. We got off to a great start, thanks in part to the first time buyer tax credit. Then, we started to see a drop off in t... 01/28/2011

Videos Of Solon Ohio Neighborhoods While we thoroughly enjoy writing about the different neighborhoods here in Solon, Ohio, we find that videos can be even more helpful, especially to those not familiar with the area. People relocating to the Cleveland area want to learn as much as possible about the different housing in the area, and photos that are available on line don't always reflect the true essence of that home and neighborhood. With that being said,  here are some great videos of Solon neighborhoods. 1. Signature of Solon 2. Thornbury Of Solon 3. Chagrin Highlands 4. Huntington Woods -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About The Authors: Dan and Amy Schuman live on the East side of Cleveland and spe... 12/18/2010

Solon Ohio Home Values  - November 2010     Before discussing the direction of home values in Solon Ohio, we will first give a list of all the homes that sold in November. An analysis will follow.   6645 Glenallen Ave $155,000 6634 Glenallen Ave $156,800 32875 Rockford Dr $195,000 27780 Louise Dr $204,000 7269 Selworthy Ln $211,000 7189 Selworthy Ln $219,000 5080 Stansbury Dr $220,000 33245 Cannon Rd $229,800 5274 Som Center Rd $260,000 36000 Pepper Dr $280,000 30650 Stratford Dr $365,000 5225 Crofton Ave $428,000 5707 Westminster Dr $480,000     All Sales           # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Price               Nov. 2010                13                      $261,815                 Nov. 2009                24                      $236,642 *source NEOHREX ( Regional MLS ) COMMEN... 12/05/2010

Thornbury of Solon Ohio - A Premiere Luxury Subdivision Originally posted in Solon Ohio Real Estate     Thornbury is one of Cleveland's most desirable luxury home neighborhoods and is located in the premiere upscale suburb of Solon, OH. It offers newer homes, all built within the last 10 years, beautiful lots, and a great neighborhood feel, making it popular for move-up buyers as well as those relocating to the area. The following will describe the Thornbury development, including an extensive video of Thornbury at the bottom of the article.   LOCATION OF THORNBURY Thornbury is conveniently located on the east side of Cleveland. For those relocating to Cleveland, it is very popular because it is reasonably close to both the airport and downtown, approximately a 25 minute drive to both. ... 12/03/2010

Signature of Solon - Solon Ohio - Originally posted at Cleveland Real Estate Blog The following is a summary of everything you would want to know about Signature of Solon, including a brief video at the bottom. Signature Of Solon is Cleveland area's premiere gated golf course community and is located in Solon, Ohio, an upscale suburb on the east side of town. Only 10 years old, the development is centered around an 18 hole professionally designed golf course and a state of the art clubhouse, one of the largest in the state. While Signature of Solon offers a great golf experience, you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy living here. It offers an upscale and social lifestyle with some of the finest luxury homes in the area. Residents enjoy the numerous amenities such as tennis courts, a sw... 11/15/2010

SOM Hills Solon Ohio - Originally posted at Cleveland Real Estate Blog Som Hills is a very popular neighborhood located in Solon Ohio. Specifically, it offers an ideal North Solon location, a variety of housing choices, and a great neighborhood feel.       LOCATION When people mention SOM Hills, one of the first things that comes to mind is the location. It is situated off Rt 91 ( SOM Center Road ), just South of Miles Road. Because it is one of very few traditional moderately priced neighborhoods in North Solon, it is very popular among Solon home buyers, especially those relocating to Solon from out of the area. SOM Hills is also in close proximity to the South Chagrin Metropark and neighboring suburbs such as Orange, Moreland Hills, and Chagrin Falls. It also offers easy highway acce... 11/09/2010

Solon Ohio Home Value Report - October 2010     Before we discuss home values in Solon OH, we will first give a list of all the homes that sold in October of 2010. We will also compare last month to October 2009 and provide a year to date analysis as well.   5255 Harper Rd $107,500 35550 Pettibone Rd $144,000 7002 Fox Hill Dr $155,000 5670 Emerald Ridge Pkwy #c $156,000 32653 Pettibone Rd $160,000 6800 Solon Blvd $170,000 7120 Liberty Rd $176,000 6155 Liberty Rd $180,000 35945 Timberlane Dr $180,000 31887 S Roundhead Dr $208,900 34056 Southside Park Dr $239,000 38745 Flanders Dr $281,000 5334 Denise Ct $355,000 7670 Acorn Ct $360,000 32825 Shadowbrook Dr $439,000 24-S/L Hemington Boulevard Blvd $538,000 123 Meadow Ln $1,700,000    All Sales           # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Pri... 11/03/2010

The best real estate home search tool for Solon Ohio is right here in this blog post.  Not only are homes listed for sale listed by real estate brokers from the traditional Greater Cleveland, Ohio Multiple Listing Service (MLS), but you will also homes for sale in Solon Ohio that are also foreclosed Solon Ohio homes, short sale homes in Solon, Ohio, but you will also find For Sale By Owner homes in Solon Ohio. Change the search criteria and narrow your search.  For example, say you want to search for a horse-type of property, type in horse in the keyword box. Move the map around with your mouse, zoom in and out, and click on the various properties for sale and when you are ready to get serious about buying your next home in Solon Ohio, or you have a few questions, feel free to call, e-m... 10/24/2010

Original Source - Cleveland Real Estate Blog Here is our official 3rd quarter home value report for Solon Luxury Homes complete with a comparison to 2009.  Please keep in mind that in the Cleveland real estate market, the definition of a luxury home is one that sells for at least $500,000. Commentary to follow.  Here are all luxury homes that sold in Solon during the Third Quarter of 2010:   39755 Lochmoor Dr $510,000 6512 Dorset Ln $582,000 29775 N Park Blvd $710,000 5185 Leighton Ct $725,000 38355 Flanders $747,500 37471 Cherrybank Dr $765,000   THIRD QUARTER 2010 VS. THIRD QUARTER 2009 COMPARISON   Luxury Sales     # of Homes Sold      Ave. Sales Price                Ave. Days on Market 2010                          6                      $673,250                             145 2009... 10/19/2010

Solon Ohio Real Estate - Home Value Report 3rd Quarter 2010     Before we discuss home values and trends in Solon, OH, we will first provide a list of all the homes that sold in Solon during the month of September and a statistical comparison between the third quarter of 2010 and the same time period in 2009.   5080 Harper Rd $126,000 6825 Green Ridge Ave $195,000 6545 Duneden Ave $218,000 33128 S Roundhead Dr $225,000 5823 Richmond Rd $230,000 5485 Ridge Ln $267,500 32600 Seneca Dr $319,500 7028 Highview Dr $395,000 27555 Tinkers Valley Dr $395,010 7230 Castle Pine Dr $496,000 29775 N Park Blvd $710,000 37471 Cherrybank Dr $765,000    All Sales           # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Price               Sept. 2010               12                      $361,834                 Sept. ... 10/05/2010

A Night Out In Solon Ohio - Where To Go? We work with a lot of people relocating to Solon and are constantly asked about the local shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Recently, a young couple came in for a weekend without their kids to look for a home and had Saturday night free to spend around town. They asked us what our ideal night on the town would be, but limited it to staying within Solon ( no surrounding areas ).  Knowing everyone has different ideas of fun, we came up with some great options for a "perfect night out" here in Solon, OH.        Option for Fun #1 We'd start with dinner at Jimmy Daddona's then walk just across the parking lot to the Solon Cinemas to take in the hottest new movie.  Don't fill up on movie theater junk food though as you'll want to end the night ... 10/04/2010

Solon Freeway Lanes - Solon OH Every once in a while, we choose to feature a local business, and today's spotlight will go to one of our favorite hotspots, Solon Freeway Lanes, voted Best Bowling Alley by Cleveland Magazine.  While Freeway Lanes does have multiple locations throughout the Cleveland area, our focus will be on the one right here in the heart of Solon. After completing a major renovation a few years ago, Solon Freeway Lanes has quickly become the one-stop shop for everything entertainment in Solon and surrounding suburbs. For starters, Freeway Lanes has state-of-the art bowling lanes, making it one of the most popular places to bowl on the entire east side. It is also a great place to have a birthday party, with party packages that are deemed very affordable by local paren... 09/27/2010

Solon OH Rotary Club - Bowl For Water Charity Event       What: Charity Bowling Event When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 , 5-7PM, or 7-9PM Where: Solon Freeway Lanes, 33185 Bainbridge Rd. Solon, OH Sponsored By: Solon OH Rotary Club, Blue Planet Network, RowForWater.com, Freeway Lanes The Solon Rotary Club will be having this event in order to help raise money for the Blue Planet Network and the Blue Planet Run Foundation, an organization created to bring sustainable safe drinking water to people throughout the world, primary in rural communities.  Unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of sickness and disease and the Solon OH Rotary Club is looking to do its part to raise money for this cause. This charity is supported by Cleveland's own Katie Spotz, the courageous young woman who ca... 09/19/2010

I am excited to share that the KW Cares Road show will be making one of their 10 stops here in Solon, Ohio   The Solon Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Southeast Market Center spent many hours petitioning for the opportunity to be a host city for the KW Cares Road Show.    Their hard work paid off and was awarded one of the stops!  Congratulations!   Fun festivities are planned for the  weekend with a Sock Hop on Saturday 10/16/10 A tour of the Rock-N-Hall of Fame and the concert on Sunday 10/17/10 Tickets for the concert can be purchased at RoadShowCleveland.com   Billy McLaughlin and Rhett Butler are great talents!  And I can't wait to see them!   KW Cares is one of the reasons I am proud to be a Keller Williams real estate agent.  KW Cares is a fund used to help people all over.  Fo... 09/08/2010