This late‑19th‑century Cape Cod at 3599 East 57th Street offers a substantial footprint and clear renovation upside. Built in 1880, the 1.5‑story wood‑frame house provides approximately 2,814 square feet of interior space across four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property sits on a 5,602 sq ft lot with 40 feet of frontage on East 57th Street and includes a two‑car detached garage and a standard driveway entrance from the street. Public utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric) are listed as available.
The home is documented in poor condition and currently vacant, requiring a full renovation. Key systems and layout details in the research record include hot‑water steam heating, no cooling system, an unfinished basement, and an asphalt shingle roof. The property last sold on May 5, 2026 for $18,600 and carries a 2025 assessed value of $13,020 (land $4,690; improvements $8,330). A sales‑comparison valuation range in the supporting analysis estimates market value between $25,000 and $35,000 with a midpoint of $30,000; recent nearby comps show notable variance depending on size and condition.
Slavic Village is the immediate neighborhood context and is the focus of local revitalization initiatives. The location places Fleet Avenue’s commercial corridor about 0.2 miles away and Downtown Cleveland roughly four miles to the northwest; Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is approximately 2.5 miles by car. Local schools cited in the record include East Technical High School and Mound Elementary; the data flags below‑average school ratings and suggests families may explore alternatives. Walkability in the broader area is estimated in the research at about 65/100.
For investors or buyers considering this parcel, the opportunity is fundamentally a renovation project on a historic footprint in a neighborhood with growing investor interest. The property is zoned LR (Limited Residential), which allows single‑family and two‑family uses and may permit certain conversion strategies subject to local review. The audit and research record recommend confirming structural integrity, obtaining detailed renovation cost estimates, and verifying zoning rules and neighborhood plans before proceeding. Vacancy signals in the dataset include recent listing notes and a lack of active utility accounts, underscoring the need for on‑site inspection and due diligence.