The house was massive — with more than 20,000 square feet and 54 rooms. After World War II, in fact, the house was actually reduced, with some of the servants’ quarters being taken off as well as part of the dining room and living room (which are still huge). In a magazine article at the time, the Van Sweringens were described as “men who sought maximum comfort without any ostentatious display of wealth.” Later, the house was sold and the land subdivided. (It’s for sale again, currently for $7.5 million.)
Today, the area is still incredibly upscale, but in a laid-back way. The streets are winding and leafy, with trees and shrubs growing whichever way they please and houses tucked in here and there. More and more young families have moved in, giving new life to what’s traditionally been thought of as a sanctuary for high society.
Insiders who live here:
Corporate leaders such as KeyCorp chairman and CEO Henry Meyer, as well as old-money names like Hanna.
| Appraised Value | Street | Square Feet | # of Bedrooms | # of Baths | Year Built |
| $2.58 million | Roundwood Road | 8,572 | 4 | 7 | 1990 |
| $2.47 million | Roundwood Road | 14,916 | 7 | 8 | 1924 |
| $2.41 million | Roundwood Road | 10,598 | 6 | 9 | 2000 |
| $2.1 million | Topping Lane | 7,126 | 4 | 6 | 1970 |
| $1.99 million | Crabtree Lane | 8,878 | 4 | 7 | 2005 |
| $1.95 million | Roundwood Road | 5,425 | 3 | 4 | 1955 |
| $1.94 million | Oxgate Lane | 6,278 | 6 | 6 | 1953 |
| $1.89 million | Hackney Road | 13,646 | 6 | 8 | 1980 |
| $1.77 million | Roundwood Road | 8,905 | 6 | 9 | 1978 |
| $1.74 million | Meadow Lane | 4,705 | 5 | 4 | 1952 |
| $1.69 million | Topping Lane | 6,565 | 4 | 7 | 1998 |
