A stone-faced house with a Rapunzel-style tower is asking $575,000 in Cleveland's Brooklyn Centre neighborhood. The 1924 Tudor Revival at 3860 W. 44th St. comes with three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a turret that doubles as a sitting room.
Brooklyn Centre’s housing reflects several eras of growth: Cleveland’s neighborhood plan says the area was annexed in 1894 and that most of its residential development came between 1900 and 1915, in a mix of single-family, two-family and small multifamily buildings. Built in 1924, the turreted home came after that main building wave. The neighborhood’s history also reaches further back: the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History traces its origins to Brooklyn Township and the village that preceded Cleveland’s annexation.
The listing carries MLS #5245867. The 2,378-square-foot home is represented by Howard Hanna agent Kristin Rogers, who can be reached at 440-279-7080 or [email protected].
A 1924 Stone House
The 1924 home's unusual silhouette is defined by a stone hearth and turret tower.
Inside, the home features an eat-in kitchen with cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel appliances around a large island. A guest bedroom has a vaulted wood ceiling, exposed stone wall, and a large stained-glass window depicting a biblical scene, and the primary bedroom upstairs has a cathedral ceiling with an en suite bathroom and tiled walk-in shower. The turret serves as a sitting area.
Tax Bill Nearly Doubled After the Overhaul
The renovation didn't just change the home's look — it changed its tax bill. Cuyahoga County public records show the property's tax assessment jumped from $39,590 in tax year 2023 to $87,500 in tax year 2024, according to Redfin, nearly doubling the annual property tax bill from $3,003 to $5,853. The parcel itself sits on 0.23 acres, measuring 9,884 square feet, with the stone facade set back behind a rock garden, the real estate site's records show.
The tax figures also straddle Cuyahoga County’s 2024 sexennial reappraisal, a state-mandated valuation review conducted every six years. County officials said the reappraisal produced an average 32% increase in home values countywide, while cautioning that a higher valuation does not automatically mean a proportionate tax increase. The county’s reappraisal guidance explains the distinction; the timing provides broader context for the property’s change, but does not by itself explain its individual assessment or tax bill.
The home is offered fully furnished in the current for-sale listing.
The Castle's Asking Price
At $575,000, the asking price works out to roughly $242 per square foot for the 2,378-square-foot home.
Location and Amenities
The home falls within the Cleveland Municipal School District. Photography for the listing was provided by Mark Kubicina.
Brooklyn Centre also has a locally designated historic district, one of 29 listed by the city. Cleveland’s Landmarks Commission determines which buildings, sites and districts qualify, and reviews proposed changes to designated properties under established standards. That neighborhood designation is relevant context for a home marketed for its historic character, but it does not alone establish whether this particular address is within the district or subject to its review. The city’s landmarks information identifies Brooklyn Centre among its designated districts.
Whether the castle finds a buyer willing to pay that premium remains to be seen, but for now it stands as one of Brooklyn Centre's most unusual — and priciest — offerings.
