5217 Franklin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH

Architecturally striking and thoughtfully designed, this contemporary 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home was custom designed by award-winning Horton Harper Architects and also benefits from a FULL city of Cleveland tax abatement through 2035. Clean lines, dramatic angles, dark lapped HardieBoard siding and tall black windows create a bold, modern exterior with undeniable curb appeal. The detached two-car garage mirrors the home’s modern design and frames a private yard with brick patio and café-style string lighting beneath mature trees, creating a true urban outdoor oasis. Inside, the light-filled main living space impresses with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, engineered wood flooring and an open-concept layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The sleek kitchen features quartz countertops, ceramic tile finishes, and a full stainless-steel appliance package including oven/range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Storage is ABUNDANT between the front closet, rear mudroom, walk in pantry, various bookshelf nooks and more. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers an oversized walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with double quartz vanity and a large tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized, and the bedroom-level laundry adds everyday convenience. The hall bath features ceramic tile and modern finishes. Head down the finished steps to the clean and dry basement and behold tremendously high ceilings, all newer and energy efficient mechanicals, as well as a large egress window meaning flexibility to add a future legal 4th bedroom down the line. The plumbing for a bathroom is roughed in too! The home is built to Enterprise Green Standards for improved efficiency and sustainability. Ideally located on Franklin Blvd, just steps from the dining, arts, and nightlife of BOTH Gordon Square and Ohio City. Enjoy easy biking to Edgewater Park or the Flats via the Lakefront Bikeway, with quick access to downtown, University Circle, and Tremont. R