The Reserve at Chestnut Woods Homes For Sale
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The Reserve at Chestnut Woods Homes
About The Reserve at Chestnut Woods in Independence
The Reserve at Chestnut Woods (aka Chestnut Woods Section 03) is a large community of roughly 175 homes surrounded by common land in western Independence, Ohio, located off the north side of Hillside Rd, just west of I-77.
The main section encompasses the streets of Arbor Ct, Bartlett Cove (also called Bartlett Trce), Bradford Cir, Butternut Ridge Dr, Cypress Point, Hawthorne Trace, Linden Ln, Magnolia Overlook, Oakmont Cir, numerous homes along Great Oaks Pkwy (house numbers 6657-6949), and one home on Chestnut Rd (house number 4696). The smaller section includes thirteen homes along Acacia Court and the north end of South Great Oaks Pkwy.
NOTE: This page describes Section 3 of Chestnut Woods. Visit the following page, Chestnut Woods, for Sections 1 & 2.
The Reserve at Chestnut Woods was constructed in six phases from 2003-2022 by builders including Perry Homes, Pulte Homes, Ryan Homes, and Troiano.
You won’t find any basic vinyl elevations in this community! Facades feature extensive use of brick or stone.
Homes are available as colonial, cape cod, and ranch styles and range from 3,300-5,800 square feet with 3-6 bedrooms and 3.5-4.5 bathrooms.
Being that the community was built by multiple builders over 19 years, floorplans and amenities vary. Homes are appointed with two-story foyers, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, formal dining rooms, flex rooms, private dens, mudrooms, laundry rooms with cabinets and utility tubs, vaulted or two-story great rooms with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows, and spacious kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, tile backsplash, a center island, breakfast bar seating, walk-in pantry, dinette area, planning center, and even sun/morning rooms. Owner’s suites (most are first-floor) include walk-in closets and en-suite baths with custom tiled walk-in showers, soaking/jetted tubs, dual sinks/vanities, and enclosed commodes. Guest bedrooms also have walk-in closets. Finished lower levels (some have daylight windows or are coveted walk-outs!) are complete with media rooms, kitchenettes, bars, wine cellars, exercise and storage rooms.
Front or side-entry garages accommodate 3-3.5 cars.
Backyards feature custom patios and/or composite decks, water features, and fireplaces or fire pits. In-ground pools, sheds and fences are permitted but must be approved by The Architectural Review Committee.
Hemlock Creek flows along the north end of the community, and several smaller offshoots meander throughout the community, offering scenic sloping backyards. View FEMA Flood Map.
Lots may be fully cleared or have partially treed or wooded backyards.
Homesites are sized from 0.21 to 1.04 acres, ranging from easily manageable to those that can accommodate gardens and playsets with room to spare.
Most homes abut wooded conservation/greenspace areas (designated in yellow on above map).
The entrance street of Hawthorne Trce is off the north side of Hillside Rd. It has a divided median decorated with garden stones, plantings, and stacked stone pillars with signage.
All streets have street trees, lantern-style streetlights, curbs, sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs enhanced by islands with paver surround.
Most homes have individual mailboxes, all of the same design and color, offering a consistent streetscape. The post for Bradford Cir and the cul-de-sac of Hawthorne Trace is delivered to cluster mailbox units.
This neighborhood is served by the top-rated Independence Local School District.
Homeowner’s Association (HOA) fees forThe Reserve Chestnut Woods are approximately $600 annually.
This development adjoins Chestnut Woods Sections 1 & 2 to the north via Great Oaks Pkwy.
Other nearby communities include Chestnut Creek, Valley Woods and Forest Woods.
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Location & Nearby Amenities
The Reserve at Chestnut Woods, also called Chestnut Woods Section 03, is located in southwest Independence Ohio, near the border of Seven Hills, off the north side of Hillside Rd, just west of I-77.
Access to highways is convenient with just 5 min to I-77, 10 min to I-480, and 13 min to I-80/Turnpike.
NOTE: While the proximity to I-77 is convenient, it subjects the community to interstate traffic noise. Homes along the eastern end of the community are particularly close (160 or so feet from the highway) for incurring direct noise pollution.
Independence Primary, Middle, and High Schools are all with an 8 min drive. There are also several 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 8 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. Just 14 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. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is an 18-min drive 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.
Eight 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 25 minutes of Topgolf, Sleepy Hollow, Seneca, Briarwood, Ridgewood, Ironwood, and Valleaire Golf Courses.
Don’t miss Spins Bowl for bowling, video arcade games, laser tag arena, and axe throwing lanes!
Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Resorts are just a 25 min drive.
Driving Distances
- I-77 – 5 min
- I-480 – 10 min
- I-80/OH Turnpike – 13 min
- Downtown Independence – 8 min
- Giant Eagle Supermarket, Acme, and Meijer – 11-14 min
- Hopkins International Airport – 19 min
- Downtown Cleveland – 20 min
- Summit Mall, Fairlawn – 25 min
- Great Northern Mall – 25 min
- Beachwood Place Mall – 26 min
- SouthPark Mall, Strongsville – 29 min
- Crocker Park, Westlake – 30 min
- Medina – 38 min
- Downtown Akron – 36 min
Reserve at Chestnut Woods Sales History
| Close Date | Close/Sold Price | Address | City | Zip Code | Beds | Baths (full/half) | SqFt | Acres | Year Built | Garage |
| 09/06/2024 | $900,000 | 5370 Acacia Ct | Independence | 44131 | 5 | 6 (5/1) | 3,820 | 0.53 | 2021 | 3 |
| 08/30/2024 | $682,500 | 6975 S Great Oaks Pky | Independence | 44131 | 3 | 4 (3/1) | 4,700 | 0.42 | 2021 | 3 |
| 07/11/2024 | $725,000 | 7118 Hawthorn Trace | Independence | 44131 | 4 | 4 (3/1) | 3,442 | 0.34 | 2017 | 3 |
| 01/23/2024 | $592,000 | 4948 Cypress Pt | Independence | 44131 | 5 | 4 (3/1) | 3,326 | 0.6 | 2007 | 3 |
Receive Your Free Community Report
Would you like to receive an up-to-date MLS sales and closing report for Reserve at Chestnut Woods/Chestnut Woods Section 03 in Independence, OH? You can request a report that also includes all closings within a specific price range for Independence Local School District. To request a recent sales report, text “Reserve at Chestnut Woods 44131” to 440-530-7052. You can expect your customized report by the next business day, if not sooner.
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