Homes For Sale in Homestead of Independence
Homestead of Independence Homes
About Homestead of Independence
Homestead of Independence (aka Homestead) is a premier community of 31 custom-built homes in central Independence, Ohio, less than a half-mile from trails leading to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The development is located off the west side of Brecksville Rd, and comprises the streets of Acres Dr, Hunting Ln and Rosewood Cir.
Homestead homes were constructed from 1996-2004 by builders including Sherwood Homes.
Most facades are traditionally styled with stately full brick. Some homes boast a full brick surround.
These two-story homes range from 4,000-8,500 square feet with 3-6 bedrooms and 3.5-5 bathrooms.
Homes are appointed with desirable amenities including ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, first floor laundry rooms with cabinets and utility tubs, two-story foyers with turned or curved staircases, formal dining rooms with tray ceilings, private dens and/or formal living rooms, and fireplace great rooms with vaulted or two-story ceilings that are open to spacious kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, buffet area, and vaulted or bayed dinette area. Owner’s suites (most are first-floor) include walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms with custom tiled walk-in showers, soaking/jetted tubs, dual sinks/vanities, and enclosed commodes. Finished lower levels may include media rooms, kitchenettes, bars, wine cellars, exercise and storage rooms. Attached side-entry garages accommodate 3-4 cars.
Living is extended outdoors with professionally designed gardens, custom patios and/or composite decks, water features, and fireplaces or fire pits.
Lots measure approximately 100′ to 110′ wide and are sized from 0.48 to 1.25 acres.
Backyards may be cleared, lightly treed or partially wooded.
The entrance to Acres Dr is ornamented by a divided median with brick pavers, flower beds, decorative trees and signage.
With only one entrance and no connection to another subdivision, traffic is limited to residents and their guests.
Streets are lined by street trees, lantern-style streetlights, curbs and sidewalks.
Acres Dr, Hunting Ln and Rosewood Cir have cul-de-sac islands enhanced with a decorative tree surrounded by brick pavers.
Post is delivered to individual mailboxes. Numerous homes have brick mailboxes, further enhancing their curb appeal.
The Acres Dr cul-de-sac is bordered to the north by city-owned wooded parcels totaling 3.19 acres, and to the west by the Middle School/High School complex.
This neighborhood is served by the top-rated Independence Local School District.
There are no Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees at Homestead of Independence.
📲To buy or sell a Homestead of Independence home, call (440) 628-1321 – Realty Done by Damien Baden, eXp Realty®.
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Location & Nearby Amenities
The Homestead of Independence subdivision, also called Homestead, is located in central Independence, Ohio, off the west side of Brecksville Rd, 0.4 miles north of Hillside Rd.
Access to highways is convenient with just 5 min to I-77, 8 min to I-480, and 12 min to I-80/Turnpike.
Independence Primary, Middle, and High Schools are all within a 3 min drive. 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 5 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. This development is a 4 min bike or ≤13 min walk to Hemlock Creek Trail (via Hemlock Rd), which joins the 87-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within the 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). Brecksville Reservation is a 9 min drive, the largest of the Cleveland Metroparks’ reservations offering scenic gorges, caves and an extensive system of trails, including a section of the Buckeye Trail.
You are a 3 min drive, 5 min bike or 15 min walk to 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 25 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 a 20 min drive.
Driving Distances
- I-77 – 5 min
- I-480 – 8 min
- I-80/ OH Turnpike – 12 min
- Downtown Independence – 5 min
- Giant Eagle Supermarket, Acme, and Meijer – 8-10 min
- Hopkins International Airport – 17 min
- Downtown Cleveland – 17 min
- Montrose/Fairlawn – 21 min
- Beachwood Place Mall – 22 min
- SouthPark Mall Strongsville – 26 min
- Crocker Park Westlake – 26 min
- Downtown Akron – 29 min
- Medina – 31 min
- Kent – 38 min
Homestead of Independence Sales History
| Close Date | Close/Sold Price | Address | City | Zip | Beds | Baths (full/half) | Above-Grade Sqft | Acres | Year Built | Garage |
| 08/26/2022 | $680,000 | 6845 Hunting Ln | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 2,783 | 0.5 | 1999 | 3 |
| 11/18/2019 | $650,000 | 6835 Rosewood Cir | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 7 (5/2) | 3,980 | 0.61 | 1998 | 3 |
| 10/30/2018 | $545,600 | 6303 Acres Dr | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 5 (4/1) | 3,520 | 0.68 | 1998 | 3 |
| 05/08/2017 | $525,000 | 6845 Hunting Ln | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | Not listed | 0.5 | 1999 | 3 |
| 05/20/2015 | $432,000 | 6850 Rosewood Cir | Independence | 44131 | 3 | 3 (3/0) | Not listed | 0.57 | 1999 | 3 |
| 01/15/2015 | $475,000 | 6835 Rosewood Cir | Independence | 44131 | 5 | 7 (5/2) | Not listed | 0.55 | 1998 | 3 |
| 06/12/2013 | $575,000 | 6830 Rosewood Cir | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 6 (4/2) | Not listed | 0.52 | 1999 | 3 |
| 07/30/2012 | $429,000 | 6845 Hunting Ln | Independence | 44131 | 3 | 4 (3/1) | Not listed | 0.5 | 1999 | 3 |
Receive an updated list of recently sold homes by texting “Homestead 44131” to 440-530-7052.
Receive Your Free Community Report
Would you like to receive an up-to-date sales and closing report for Homestead of Independence in Independence OH? You can request a report that also includes all recent sales within a specific price range for Independence Local School District. To request a recent sales report, text “Homestead 44131” to 440-530-7052. You can expect your personalized sales and closing report by the next business day, if not sooner.
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