For long-time suburbanites Heather and Matt Snyder, moving into their three-story townhome in Cleveland’s Duck Island aligns with the vibrant, active city life they envision as soon-to-be empty nesters.
That means a two-mile, two-wheel commute for Matt, who works for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in Downtown, and the same short commute for Heather, a teacher with Cleveland Metropolitan Schools and Cleveland State University, who drives only because of the work items she has to tote daily.
The couple, who relocated in November to the neighborhood tucked between Tremont and Ohio City from their family colonial in Olmsted Falls, has always loved going Downtown for dinner, entertainment and nights out, as well as taking in a game or accessing the Metroparks.
“What was wonderful about this particular location in Duck Island is we’re able to be so close to whatever we want to do,” says Heather, adding that both their boys are in college. “We walk now to the West Side Market just to go grocery shopping. We walk to all the restaurants and we walk to go see a basketball game. We can jump over to the Metroparks for a walk or a run or ride the bike.”
The city views are spectacular from the open and airy modern home that overlooks the Cuyahoga River and its illuminated bridges and spans just under 3,000 square feet with a rooftop deck.
“We can see Guardians on the Hope Memorial Bridge and the Terminal Tower with the lights changing at night,” Matt says. “We can see Progressive Field, and we can turn another direction and see the West Side Market. The river is right below us so it’s really neat when a ship comes through. We are excited to have this type of living as our next chapter.”
