Homes For Sale in Braewood Estates
Braewood Estates Homes
About Braewood Estates in Independence
Braewood Estates is a single-street cul-de-sac community of 23 custom-built homes in eastern Independence. Ohio. This subdivision comprises Braewood Dr, located off the east side of Brecksville Rd between Hillside and E Pleasant Valley Roads.
These individually designed homes were constructed from 1987-1994, most of which have been updated. Builders include Harland Builders and Rockledge Builders.
Contemporary and traditionally styled front elevations include full brick designs (some have all-brick surround!), Tudor, and combinations of cedar with stone or brick.
These ranch and two-story homes range from 3,500-7,300 square feet with 3-5 bedrooms and 2.5-4 bathrooms.
Homes in Braewood Estates are appointed with ceramic tile and hardwood/LVP flooring, front entry foyers with coat closets, first floor laundry rooms with cabinets and utility tubs, open-concept floorplans, formal dining rooms with tray ceilings, formal living rooms, fireplaced great rooms with vaulted or cathedral ceilings, and kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, breakfast bar seating, dinette area, and even four season rooms. First or second floor owner’s suites include walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking/jetted tubs, and dual sinks/vanities. Finished lower levels (some are coveted walk-outs!) may include media rooms, kitchenettes, bars, exercise rooms and/or storage rooms. Side-entry garages accommodate 2-3 cars.
Backyards feature custom patios and/or composite decks, fireplaces or fire pits.
Backyards are partially to heavily wooded, offering lush views, shade, natural privacy, and the soothing sounds of birdsong.
Several properties along the eastern end of the cul-de-sac also boast forested front and side yards, fully enveloping homes in timbered privacy.
Lots measure 100′ wide and primarily range from 0.45 to 0.71 acres. There are a few larger lots from 1.15 to 1.98 acres.
Tributary streams of the Cuyahoga River meander across properties along the northwest and southeast corners of the subdivision, offering scenic rolling topography.
⚡POWER LINES: Bordering the north end of this development is a utility easement with two rows of steel lattice tower high-voltage transmission lines, which may be of concern for those worried about health and safety implications or property values.
Bordering the development along its south and east sides are commercial/light industrial buildings.
The entrance to Braewood Dr is designated by a landscaped bed with signage.
Braewood Dr is enhanced by street trees, lantern-style streetlights, curbs, sidewalks, and a cul-de-sac island with an evergreen tree surrounded by red brick pavers.
Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees at Braewood Estates are approximately $300 annually.
This neighborhood is served by the top-rated Independence Local School District. Independence Primary School is less than a mile north. The Middle and High Schools are a 5 min drive/7 min bike.
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Location & Nearby Amenities
The subdivision of Braewood Estates is in southern Independence, Ohio, off the east side of Brecksville Rd, between Hillside Rd and E Pleasant Valley Rd.
Access to highways is convenient with just 3 min to I-77, 7 min to I-480, and 11 min to I-80/Turnpike. While the proximity to I-77 is convenient (roughly 0.7 miles to the west), it may subject the community to interstate traffic noise.
Independence Primary School is right around the corner (3 min drive). The Middle and High Schools are 5 min away. There are also a number of nearby private schools including Bethany Lutheran, Lawrence School, Padua, Parma Heights Christian Academy, St Albert the Great, St Michael, and Trinity High School.
You are 7 min from the bustling commercial district of downtown Independence with conveniences like banking, drug stores, medical clinics, national chain restaurants like Bonefish Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Chipotle, Starbucks and Panera, as well as local favorites including Aladdin’s, Slyman’s Tavern, Lobster & Pho, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, Winking Lizard, Delmonico’s Steakhouse, Yours Truly, and Lockkeepers.
There are endless nearby opportunities for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, kayaking/canoeing horseback riding, winter sports, exploring nature, and wildlife viewing. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a 5 min drive (to Canal Exploration Center parking lot/Lock 38 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail) with 33,000-acres including the Cuyahoga River and numerous waterfalls, the 87-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Just 7 min away is Brecksville Reservation, the largest of the Cleveland Metroparks’ reservations offering scenic gorges, caves and an extensive system of trails, including a section of the Buckeye Trail.
Four min away is the city’s 78,000 square foot Civic Center recreation facility with a high school-size gymnasium (featuring basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and racquetball); fitness center with an aerobics room, indoor track, fully-stocked weight room with weight machines, treadmills, spin bikes, elliptical and rowing machines, and recumbent bikes; indoor pools including an activity pool, a 6-lane pool, steam room, sauna, whirlpool and locker rooms; and an atrium gathering space with vending machines and ping-pong, pool, and air hockey tables. Outside is an Olympic-size lap pool with a diving well, an activity pool with a 25-foot water slide and play structure with buckets and sprays, a whirlpool/spa, locker rooms, and an air-conditioned concession stand.
The adjacent Elmwood Park has 46 acres with a large fountained pond, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, Safety Town, five baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, and more.
Golfers are within 20 minutes of Topgolf, Sleepy Hollow, Seneca, Briarwood, Ridgewood, Ironwood, and Valleaire Golf Courses.
Don’t miss Spins Bowl for bowling, video arcade games, a laser tag arena, and axe-throwing lanes!
Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Resorts are just an 18 min drive.
Driving Distances
- I-77 – 3 min
- I-480 – 7 min
- I-80/ OH Turnpike – 11 min
- Downtown Independence – 7 min
- Giant Eagle Supermarket, Acme, and Meijer – 8-9 min
- Downtown Cleveland – 16 min
- Hopkins International Airport – 18 min
- Summit Mall – 19 min
- Beachwood Place Mall – 22 min
- SouthPark Mall Strongsville – 25 min
- Crocker Park Westlake – 28 min
- Medina – 31 min
- Downtown Akron – 29 min
- Kent – 39 min
Braewood Estates Sales History
| Close Date | Close/Sold Price | Address | City | Zip | Beds | Baths (full/half) | Above-Grade Sqft | Acres | Year Built | Garage |
| 06/13/2025 | $890,000 | 7548 Braewood Dr | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 4,879 | 1.75 | 1989 | 3 |
| 03/04/2025 | $472,500 | 7547 Braewood Dr | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (2/2) | 2,875 | 0.45 | 1989 | 2 |
| 10/05/2023 | $623,400 | 7609 Braewood Dr | Independence | 44131 | 3 | 3 (2/1) | 2,590 | 1.98 | 1988 | 3 |
| 09/14/2023 | $530,000 | 7253 Braewood Dr | Independence | 44131 | 3 | 2 (2/0) | 2,216 | 1.15 | 1992 | 2 |
| 07/09/2020 | $360,000 | 7500 Braewood Dr | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 2,932 | 0.66 | 1987 | 3 |
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