Brecksville

If you like living in a place surrounded by nature, Brecksville in Cuyahoga County is for you. The defining feature of the city is one-third of its 19.54 square-mile area is well-preserved park land, where 2,500 acres of forest and an astounding array of flora and fauna freely thrive in rolling woodlands and ravines. Located 15 miles south of Cleveland, Brecksville wears its suburban, small-town vibe proudly. With a fairly vibrant downtown and convenient access to big-city amenities, the town's 13,500+ residents will tell you: Brecksville is an all-around city that’s a joy to live in. Beginning as a small community in 1811, Brecksville was founded by a certain Colonel John Breck, who ironically never laid down roots in the settlement that was named after him. Breck’s three sons, however, would make the fledgling town their home. Brecksville incorporated as a city in 1960. Today, it’s mainly known as an integral part of The Emerald Necklace Trail which connects Brecksville Reservation to neighboring nature preserves. Moreover, Brecksville also has access to one of the most competitive school districts in the state, making it an ideal home for families.

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• Parks and recreational areas. Brecksville Reservation is where you can explore thousands of acres of natural habitat without venturing out of town. As the largest of the 18 Cleveland Metroparks reservations, there’s a variety of activities to enjoy, from backpacking and camping to cycling and horseback riding. If you’re itching to go deeper into the backcountry, head to the 33,000 acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park.


• Good schools. As part of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District, there’s no shortage of good K-12 schools accessible to city residents. Apart from a top-rated middle school and high school, there’s also The Nest Schools for toddlers and South Suburban Montessori School.


• Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. First opened as an exclusive country club in 1924, Sleepy Hollow has a fairly challenging 36-hole course (divided between an 18-hole and 9-hole course) suitable for a range of skill levels. The course was opened to the public in 1963.

Brecksville, OH real estate Most of the residences in Brecksville are single-family homes, with a small selection of townhouses. As of September 2022, homes for sale began at $130,000.  However, a few luxury estates were listed at around $2 million. Some of the homes sit on the edge of public parkland and come in half-acre to 1.5-acre lots. Inquire about Brecksville homes for sale today. Contact Laura Scott [ai_phone href="+1.216.905.5644"]216.905.5644[/ai_phone] or [mail_to email="[email protected]"]send her an email here[/mail_to] to get started. View Listings