1225 River Run Dr, Macedonia, OH | Sunday, October 18, 11 AM to 1 PM
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Macedonia, Ohio · Summit County
Macedonia is a family-friendly suburb that sits about halfway between Cleveland and Akron, at the junction of I-271, I-480, the Ohio Turnpike, and State Route 8. For buyers considering 1225 River Run Dr in Lake Forest Estates, here is what everyday life looks like.
01 · The neighborhood
Macedonia's official motto is "The Crossroads of Northeast Ohio," and it earns the name. The city sits roughly 20 miles from both downtown Cleveland and downtown Akron, which makes it a practical home base for commuters, corporate relocations, and anyone who wants two metro job markets within a half hour.
The area was settled in the early 1800s, when a traveler's inn served the stagecoach route between Pittsburgh and Cleveland and locals called the settlement "The Corners." The name Macedonia came from an inside joke among divinity students at Western Reserve College in Hudson, referencing a verse in the Bible's Acts. Today it is known as a safe, family-oriented suburb.
Lake Forest Estates is a planned community in Macedonia's southeast corner, with larger lots (many half an acre or more), custom homes, two lakes, streams, and a nature preserve. The home at 1225 River Run Dr sits on a 0.70-acre lot here, with mature trees and room to breathe.
Learn more from the City of Macedonia history .
02 · Schools
Homes in this part of Macedonia are served by the Nordonia Hills City School District, which also serves Northfield, Sagamore Hills, and nearby communities. The district is known for strong academics: Niche rates its academics an A and its overall grade an A-, and Nordonia High School has received GreatSchools' College Success Award for preparing students for college.
Kindergarten through grade 4, on Shepard Road in Macedonia
Serves the district's middle grades for Macedonia and neighboring communities
Grades 9 through 12, home of the Knights, at 8006 South Bedford Road in Macedonia
School assignments and boundaries can change; confirm current enrollment details with the Nordonia Hills City School District .
03 · Parks and recreation
The city's largest park at about 300 acres, with a stocked fishing lake and pier, miles of trails, seven athletic fields, ballfields, playgrounds, and rentable pavilions. Longwood Manor, a 1924 house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchors the grounds.
A roughly 56,000-square-foot community center on East Aurora Road with lap and diving pools, fitness equipment, a walking track, and group classes.
Sugarbush Park is a neighborhood park with a ballfield, basketball court, pavilion, and playground. Nordonia Hills Veterans Memorial Park honors local veterans with open green space.
Just west of Macedonia, Ohio's only national park. More than 33,000 acres of forests, waterfalls, and the Towpath Trail, plus the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Find trails, fields, and pavilion details from the Macedonia Parks and Recreation and Cuyahoga Valley National Park .
04 · Commuting
Macedonia is roughly 20 miles south of downtown Cleveland and 20 miles north of downtown Akron, with the highway ramps close to Lake Forest Estates. Drive times vary with traffic, but both downtowns are a realistic half-hour commute.
Roughly 20 miles north, about 25 to 35 minutes by car. The usual routes are I-271 north or I-480 west, which put the Guardians, the orchestra, and East 4th Street within reach.
Roughly 20 miles south, about 20 to 30 minutes by car. State Route 8 runs straight down to Lock 3, the Akron Art Museum, and the Rubber City's food scene.
Macedonia sits at the junction of I-271, I-480, I-80 (the Ohio Turnpike), and State Route 8, which is why commutes across Northeast Ohio start on your schedule.
05 · Come see it
The best way to understand a neighborhood is to drive it. We will happily include a tour of Lake Forest Estates, the school route, and Longwood Park as part of your showing of 1225 River Run Dr.
For a deeper look at the area around the home, visit our neighborhood guide .
Tour 1225 River Run Dr.
Schedule a private showing with Jamie and plan a drive around the neighborhood while you are here.
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