Great investment opportunity on Cleveland's west side! This spacious three-family property offers a versatile unit mix and strong income potential, making it an ideal addition to any investment portfolio or a great option for an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. The first and second-floor units each feature spacious 3-bedroom layouts with comfortable living areas, functional kitchens, and plenty of natural light. The third-floor unit offers a well-designed 1-bedroom apartment, providing an attractive mix of rental options. Major exterior improvements have already been completed, including a new roof (2024) and new vinyl siding (2025), while additional updates include updated furnaces (2013), electrical panels, and hot water tanks (2012). Situated on an oversized lot, the property also offers a detached two-car garage, ample off-street parking, and a large yard. This property is ready for a new owner to add cosmetic updates and unlock its full income potential. Located near shopping, dining, public transportation, parks, and major highways. Immediate possession available.
Brooklyn Centre, located between the Cuyahoga River Valley and Old Brooklyn, is a historic and industrial Cleveland neighborhood with brick storefront corridors and rail-lined edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pearl Rd and Denison Ave crossroads, where corner taverns, longtime bakeries, and small service shops set a working-street rhythm. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the adjacent Brookside Reservation act as the area’s big outdoor landmarks, with wooded trails and river views. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo RainForest adds an indoor, year-round cultural stop. Housing reads as early-20th-century doubles and compact bungalows, with porches facing narrow side streets. I-71 and the Jennings Freeway frame the geography, giving the streetscape a distinctly infrastructural backdrop.
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Property details
Interior
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Interior features
Aluminum-frame windows
Full, unfinished basement
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Forced-air gas heating
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Paved and on-street parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt and fiberglass roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Perform interior and exterior alterations and repairs to all affected areas to correct code violations. Remove construction debris. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
Jan 16, 2019 • Final
Bh complaint
Repair broken windows and address water issues in the basement of a rental property. Perform an electrical inspection of the breaker box.
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cleveland, OH • 44109
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cleveland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3408 Riverside Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $145,000 and $300,000.
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