1740 E 17th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cuyahoga County
Key Facts
Description
Where History Meets Opportunity. Step into the heart of Cleveland’s next wave of urban transformation. Once known as the “Cadillac Furnished Rooms” - a haven for immigrants and workers chasing the American dream in the early 1900s - this iconic three-story brick landmark stands proudly at 1740 E 17th St, just steps from Cleveland State University and Playhouse Square. With Playhouse Square actively acquiring the surrounding properties, this site sits at the epicenter of a rapidly evolving downtown corridor. The area is poised for growth, with demand rising for hospitality, housing, and entertainment that celebrates Cleveland’s rich industrial past and creative future. The Vision- Picture it: The Cadillac Speakeasy - a glowing revival of Cleveland’s early-century glamour - paired with elevated loft suites above, each blending exposed brick, modern design, and panoramic city views. A developer could preserve the building’s historic soul while creating one of downtown Cleveland’s most distinctive boutique living or hospitality destinations. This isn’t just a redevelopment - it’s a chance to write the next chapter in Cleveland’s story.
Property Information
Property Type
Commercial Sale
Sub-Type
Retail
Year Built
1900
Living Area
10,813 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
MLS® Listing#
5224041
Property Features
Cooling
Heating
Basement
Roof
Sewer
Water Source
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$16,255
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
102-23-045
Directions
1740 E 17th, Cleveland is just off Chester Avenue and minutes from I-90, I-77 and I-71.
Affordability Calculator
$125,000
Estimated monthly payment
$3,327/mo
Principal $500,000 · Est. interest $697,544 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Cleveland, OH
- 50
- Median Days on Market
- 1,830
- Median Sq Ft
- $99
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 1,405
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 42% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Cleveland, OH.
Location
- 1740 E 17th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
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Nearby Schools
Campus International High School
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Main Classroom Building
School · 0.3 mi away
Successtech Academy School
School · 0.4 mi away
Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts
Secondary · 0.4 mi away
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School
Secondary · 0.4 mi away
Houde School of Acting
School · 0.4 mi away
Gerson School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Campus International High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Invictus High School
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Design Lab Early College
School · 0.8 mi away
Mc2 Stem High School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Marion-Sterling Elementary School
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
Tri-C Unified Technologies Center
School · 0.9 mi away
Stepstone Academy
School · 0.9 mi away
Breakthrough Midtown
School · 1.0 mi away
Village Preparatory School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Entrepreneurship Preparatory School
School · 1.0 mi away
Nexus Academy of Cleveland
School · 1.0 mi away
Ohio Connections Academy
School · 1.0 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast - cjekutis@kw.com, 440-413-2534
Last Updated: 2026-07-01