Lakewood Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Lakewood, Ohio—a vibrant city that perfectly blends suburban charm with urban convenience. Nestled along the shores of Lake Erie, Lakewood is a community known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of belonging. With its tree-lined streets, beautiful parks, and stunning lakefront views, it’s no wonder that families, young professionals, and retirees alike are drawn to this delightful city in Cuyahoga County.

Lakewood boasts an array of amenities that cater to all lifestyles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque parks, indulge in the local dining scene, or explore the unique shops that line the streets. The city is also home to several cultural attractions, including art galleries, theaters, and community events that foster a vibrant social atmosphere. With its proximity to downtown Cleveland, residents can easily access the bustling city life while returning home to the tranquility of Lakewood.

For those looking to invest in a home, Lakewood offers an impressive selection of properties, with many charming homes available for under $250,000. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seeking to downsize, you’ll find a variety of options that suit your needs and budget. From cozy bungalows to spacious single-family homes, Lakewood’s real estate market is both affordable and diverse.

Discover the charm of Lakewood, where community spirit meets modern living, and find your dream home today! Embrace the opportunity to create lasting memories in this welcoming city that feels like home.

Newest Lakewood Homes under $250,000

$153,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5248734 MLS

Welcome to 12900 Lake Ave #216, a beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in one of Lakewood’s most desirable buildings. Step inside to a spacious, modern entryway that opens into a bright and airy layout where the kitchen, dining area, and living space flow together seamlessly. The kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinet space. The entire unit is enhanced with new LVP flooring, creating a clean and contemporary feel throughout. Large newer windows and sliding glass doors, replaced by the building within the past two years, fill the space with natural light and lead you to a generous private patio just off the living room. The bathroom is well maintained, and the bedroom, with a walk-in closet, offers cozy comfort with plenty of sunlight and space for a restful retreat. This well-managed building offers outstanding amenities, including a shared laundry facility, a fully equipped fitness center, a recreation room with pool tables, table tennis, and games, plus an indoor and outdoor pool, and hot tub for relaxation. There is also a convenient on-site store and restaurant for added ease. Ideally located near Lakewood’s shops, dining, parks, and access to the lake, Unit #216 offers modern living with exceptional convenience in a vibrant community. Parking spot 065 and storage locker B10 #24

12900 Lake Avenue Unit 216, Lakewood

$199,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5247938 MLS

Lakewood. Fix and flip or sweat equity opportunity awaits new owner. Wood floors, decorative fireplace, dual staircase in this 3 BR. Garage much newer than home. Central air. Fenced yard offers privacy. Appliances stay. Very walkable Lakewood location. This would make a great winter project for the savvy investor. Due to condition owner seeks cash as is sale. Opportunity is knocking, will you answer?

1333 Nicholson Avenue, Lakewood

$209,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5245605 MLS

#1506 - Move right into this newly remodeled suite offering expansive, stunning Lake Erie water and downtown city skyline views from your private balcony. Enjoy luxury vinyl plank floors throughout, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops, along with the newly refreshed bathroom. Ample closet space. Monthly maintenance fee includes heat, A/C, water, and sewer. Electric and cable are separately metered. One underground assigned heated garage space and one storage locker included. The Carlyle offers a full complement of amenities, including 24/7 reception/security, on site management and maintenance, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, hot tub, well-equipped fitness center, laundry room, two car wash bays, billiards/game room, guest suite, two party rooms (one is currently undergoing a beautiful redesign), rental garden plots in the summer, Carlyle House of Beauty and Wellness, Boardwalk Neighborhood Market and Summer Place Restaurant (outdoor patio coming soon) all designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and a strong sense of neighborhood connection. Experience the vibrant Lakewood community with nearby parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions just minutes from your door. Imagine yourself enjoying every moment in this beautiful condo—schedule a private showing today and start making memories in your perfect Lakewood retreat.

12900 Lake Avenue Unit 1506, Lakewood

12520 Edgewater Drive Unit 901, Lakewood

$145,800

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5245070 MLS

Marine Towers East | Unit 901 — Lakewood's Gold Coast Live where Cleveland's rock and roll history was written. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath high-rise condo at Marine Towers East was once home to Jane Scott, the legendary Plain Dealer rock critic known as "The World's Oldest Rock Critic," who covered everyone from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen during her five-decade career and helped bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland. She lived out her days right here on Lakewood's Gold Coast. Unit 901 offers rare views: west for a view of the lake, and south for a sweeping vantage over Lakewood and the west side of Cleveland. At 1,193 square feet, the layout gives you room to spread out, and the building takes care of the rest. Marine Towers East residents enjoy an impressive amenity package included in the monthly association fee: heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, and trash, plus laundry on every floor. The building features a heated parking garage, secure entry, a lobby and mail room, a secure package room, and shopping carts for carrying groceries in from the car. Outside, residents have access to a rooftop deck with panoramic lake and skyline views, an outdoor pool, picnic and grilling areas, a penthouse party room for entertaining, a pet-friendly dog run, and even a guest room available for a modest rental charge on the first floor of the building. The location is what really sets this condominium apart. You're steps from public transit and an easy bike ride to Lakewood Park and Edgewater Park along the lakefront. Downtown Cleveland is minutes away, and you're surrounded by some of the best dining on both the west side and downtown, with Pier W and Summer Place a short walk away, and Gordon Square's restaurants and arts scene just a short drive down Lake Road. A rare chance to own a piece of Cleveland music history with front-row seats to the lake and everything wonderful the west side has to offer.

12520 Edgewater Drive Unit 901, Lakewood

$115,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5245758 MLS

Welcome to 12700 Lake Ave #411 and maintenance-free living at Winton Place, a desirable Lakewood community offering an exceptional collection of amenities and a wonderful location near the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Residents enjoy 24/7 reception and security, on-site management and maintenance, an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and outdoor patio with gas grills and a fire pit area, all complemented by spectacular views of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. Additional amenities include tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, party room with a wet bar, game room, conference room, and guest suite. Inside the unit, a large living room window fills the space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The functional kitchen offers ample cabinetry, green-toned countertops, a crisp white subway tile backsplash, range, and refrigerator. A stylish barn door leads to the cozy bedroom, while a walk-in closet and full bathroom complete the living space. Beyond the building’s impressive amenities, enjoy a convenient Lakewood location close to Lakewood Park, Edgewater Park, local restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, with downtown Cleveland just minutes away. Come experience the ease, convenience, and lifestyle that Winton Place has to offer! Call us today to schedule time to see it.

12700 Lake Avenue Unit 411, Lakewood

$129,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5243714 MLS

Welcome to resort-style living at Winton Place! This one-bedroom suite offers partial Lake Erie views and an impressive array of amenities. Enter through the foyer, where you’ll find a convenient closet to the left and a partially open kitchen to the right. The living room and bedroom feature luxury vinyl flooring, while the foyer, kitchen, and hallway offer ceramic tile flooring. The bathroom has been completely remodeled with new tile flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and lighting. The monthly maintenance fee includes heat, water, sewer, air conditioning, window washing three times per year, and AT&T fiber-optic internet. Cats are permitted; dogs are not allowed except for properly documented service and emotional support animals. Winton Place offers an exceptional collection of amenities, including 24/7 staffed reception and security, on-site management and maintenance, an Olympic-size swimming pool and sauna, and an adjacent patio with gas grills, fire pit, lounge chairs, and observation deck. Residents also enjoy a beautifully remodeled party room with wet bar, tennis and pickleball courts, two guest suites, conference room, billiards/game room, newly expanded secure fitness center, snack/pantry area, and the award-winning Pier W Restaurant conveniently located on-site. Enjoy Lake Erie living with outstanding amenities and convenience—resort-style living at its finest!

12700 Lake Avenue Unit 1104, Lakewood

12520 Edgewater Drive Unit 309, Lakewood

$57,900

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5243670 MLS

Welcome to life by the lake, where location, convenience, and lifestyle come together on Cleveland’s beautiful Edgewater Drive! Enjoy low maintenance living just steps from Lake Erie in this 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo ideally located minutes from Downtown Cleveland and everything the city has to offer. Situated on the third floor, the unit is conveniently located as the FIRST DOOR when you step off the elevator, making coming and going a breeze! The condo includes all appliances and provides access to an impressive selection of building amenities, including an onsite swimming pool, rooftop deck, penthouse/clubhouse, car wash bay, secure building access, and is all in a pet friendly environment. The building is also undergoing renovations and improvements designed to enhance the overall quality, appearance, and lifestyle of the community, offering an exciting opportunity to become part of the property as these updates continue. The HOA includes water, trash, air conditioning, and exterior and common area maintenance, leaving electric as the unit’s only utility. With Lake Erie right outside your door, convenient access to downtown, and amenities designed for comfortable, low maintenance living, this condo offers a great combination of location, convenience, and lifestyle along Edgewater Drive.

12520 Edgewater Drive Unit 309, Lakewood

12500 Edgewater Drive Unit 202, Lakewood

$160,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5204404 MLS

EXTRA Large Lakefront SW Corner-Unit featuring 1,377sf! Enjoy Two (2) Large Bedrooms, Two (2) Full Baths an In-Suite laundry and Two (2) Balconies at the Beautiful Waterford! Super-Sized Living Room and Dining Room. The Waterford is filled with luxurious touches and lots of amenities!! The kind of Character summarized by Tall Ceilings, Open and Bright Public Spaces and Crystal Chandeliers! There is an impressive Large Community Room overlooking Downtown and the Lake, featuring a piano and pool table ...be the best party-planner or the one everyone will want to visit! One of the only Gated Condo Buildings available on the Gold Coast. Privacy! This inviting unit features an open floor plan with large windows for an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is warm and cozy with plenty of counter space to cook or entertain. Large closets throughout ensure you have plenty of space for storage. The master bedroom is complete with en-suite bath and an over-sized window for extra sunlight. A second bedroom and full bath round out this unit. One of the Big Bonus' is having an In-Suite Laundry space, complete with WASHER AND DRYER IN YOUR CONDO, not down the hall or in the basement!! Control the temperature in your home with an in-unit HVAC! You'll also enjoy the benefits and luxury of a Cool garage space in the Summer and a Heated garage space on Floor G-2, space #112 in the Winter. Opener is included! Terrific location, close to highways, shopping, restaurants and more!! Come home and relax with no maintenance worries! Call a Realtor today! It's SO EZ2C!!!

12500 Edgewater Drive Unit 202, Lakewood

$75,512

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5242168 MLS

Welcome to your new home! This place is ready for you to move in and enjoy the new balcony with your cup of coffee or read a book after work. The unit is being updated, new Luxury Vinyl floors, remodeled bath, kitchen with new butcher counter, breakfast bar, sink, closets doors and freshly painted all through the unit. New light fixtures, plumbing fixtures. Convenient laundry room on each floor. Great location walking distance to restaurants and bars, shopping, library, park or bike to the lake or metro park. Plus I90 a couple minutes to go downtown. Come in to see it before someone takes it!!!

14567 Madison Avenue Unit 512, Lakewood

11820 Edgewater Drive Unit 602, Lakewood

$77,777

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5241599 MLS

Welcome to this move-in-ready one-bedroom, one-bath condo offering comfortable living, great updates, and an ideal location. The unit features new paint throughout, newer laminate flooring in the spacious living room and dining room, and a spacious bedroom with brand-new carpet. The updated bathroom adds a fresh, modern touch, while abundant storage throughout the unit provides plenty of space to stay organized. Enjoy the convenience and amenities this building has to offer, including on-site laundry and an outdoor pool—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the warmer months. One of the standout features is the rooftop area with beautiful water views and downtown views, providing the perfect setting to unwind and watch stunning evening sunsets. With its inviting interior, thoughtful updates, ample storage, and fantastic building amenities, this condo is a great opportunity for anyone looking for easy, low-maintenance living.

11820 Edgewater Drive Unit 602, Lakewood

$219,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5241250 MLS

Welcome to Unit 1418 at The Carlyle, where lakefront living meets one of Lakewood’s most recognizable condominium communities. Perched on the 14th floor, this inviting residence offers beautiful views of Lake Erie and a private covered balcony, creating the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day, or simply take in the view. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan offers distinct yet connected living and dining spaces, with large windows and sliding glass doors bringing in abundant natural light. The spacious living room opens directly to the balcony, while the elevated dining area provides a great setting for both everyday meals and entertaining. The updated galley kitchen features an abundance of warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and plenty of workspace and storage. The generously sized bedroom offers excellent closet space, including mirrored closet doors, while the updated bathroom features a modern vanity and a large glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Neutral finishes throughout make the home comfortable as-is while still offering plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Living at The Carlyle means enjoying a true lakefront lifestyle with an impressive collection of amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness facilities, sauna, hot tub, 24-hour reception/security, gathering spaces, and more. All of this in a convenient Lakewood location with easy access to Downtown Cleveland, Edgewater Park, dining, shopping, and everything the west side has to offer.

12900 Lake Avenue Unit 1418, Lakewood

$175,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 5240564 MLS

Move-in-ready condo at The Carlyle with breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the coastline! Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-bedroom condo in the highly desirable Carlyle community. Situated on the 7th floor, this exceptional residence offers just under 1,000 square feet of comfortable, modern living space with the stunning views you've been looking for. Inside, you'll find a well-equipped kitchen with all appliances included, making your move effortless. Laminate flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by neutral, contemporary finishes that create a bright and inviting atmosphere. The updated bathroom features double sinks and a spacious walk-in shower. Both bedrooms offer generous closet space, and additional hallway storage provides even more room for your belongings. The open dining area is perfect for entertaining while enjoying beautiful lake views. Relax with your morning coffee or host guests on your private patio featuring attractive ceramic tile flooring. Residents of The Carlyle enjoy an outstanding selection of amenities, including; Indoor garage parking, Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Fitness center, Game room, Outdoor grilling and picnic areas, The popular Summer Place Restaurant, and much more. Experience the convenience, comfort, and resort-style lifestyle that make The Carlyle one of the area's most sought-after communities. Schedule your private showing today and discover why so many residents are proud to call The Carlyle home

12900 Lake Avenue Unit 707, Lakewood

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