Ultimately, the resort was not successful and, in 1894, plans were made to build an exclusive residential community. It was touted as “the finest suburban residence property accessible to Cleveland” — only 32 minutes to Public Square by streetcar.
Clifton Park still has a private beach — and a unique identity. Residents meet for Friday night dinners, clambakes or even just a glass of wine on the beach.
The one must for any outdoor get-together: tablecloths (even if you must anchor them down due to the strong lake breezes) and fresh flowers.
“Moving here is like moving into the 1950s,” says Rhonda Loje, resident and president of the board of the Lakewood Historical Society.
Insiders who live here:“You know all 200 of your neighbors.”
Entrepreneurs such as Ray and Carolyn Castelluccio, the husband-wife team that runs Area Temps, and Richard Wiedemer, the president of Hinkley Lighting. Also, tons of doctors.
| Appraised Value | Street | Square Feet | # of Bedrooms | # of Baths | Year Built |
| $1.8 million | Lake Road | 4.447 | 4 | 4 | 1903 |
| $1.27 million | Lake Road | 7,210 | 7 | 4 | 1899 |
| $1.17 million | Lake Road | 4,692 | 7 | 4 | 1898 |
| $1.07 million | Lake Road | 5,874 | 6 | 3 | 1921 |
| $1.06 million | Lake Road | 4,394 | 5 | 4 | 1953 |
| $1.04 million | Lake Road | 3,641 | 7 | 3 | 1923 |
| $1.02 million | Lake Road | 5,234 | 7 | 4 | 1926 |
| $1.01 million | Beach Road | 4,483 | 6 | 3 | 1940 |
| $1 million | Lake Road | 4,665 | 6 | 3 | 1927 |
| $996,200 | Lake Road | 4,857 | 7 | 4 | 1912 |
