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Section A12: Lakewood

The description below was produced for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) in the 1930s.

Name
Lakewood
Class
Executive - Professional - Retired capitalists
Nationalities
0
Blacks
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Description
Situated in the northeastern part of Lakewood, Ohio. This section is in the highest requirement of the Lakewood zoning district and is being carefully administered; average lot front 60-80 feet; approximately 90% built up; distinct uniformity of homes; price range $15,000-25,000; a few estates, such as the Crider, Kuntz and Hutchinson's (located between Cove and Nicholson on Edgewater Drive), range around $65,000. New construction has been in line with existing type of homes; six new homes along Estill Drive; four on south side of Edgewater Drive. Newer homes along Parkside, Wilbort, Estill and Edgewater Drive west of Parkside. Area faces Lake Erie; beach facilities are limited due to cliff - (accessible by stairway). Fine streets - shade trees - very good transportation and utilities; fairly convenient to schools, churches and community stores. High type residents - homes and land surroundings very well kept; free from any detrimental influences. Probability of subdivision of some of the large estates (between Cove and Nicholson) should "freshen" real estate activity in the entire area. No decline in prices since 1937 - if anything, prices have "stiffened" a little. Area should continue to maintain its present high standard for several years. A high grade first class area.