There is a reason Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and MTV’s Cribs captivated audiences: lavish, over-the-top homes and pieces of real estate entertain the dreamers of the world. These glimpses into the opulence of wealth provide an escape without having to foot the mortgage payment.

There is a reason Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and MTV’s Cribs captivated audiences: lavish, over-the-top homes and pieces of real estate entertain the dreamers of the world. These glimpses into the opulence of wealth provide an escape without having to foot the mortgage payment.

So, kick back and click through this photographic tour of some of the most expensive and luxurious homes for sale in greater Cleveland. Even if you aren’t a millionaire, like us, that’s OK, go ahead and dream.

The Pristine One: 14955 County Line Rd., Chagrin Falls $3,145,000 This five bedroom estate was custom built to fit in perfectly with the topography of the 7-acre lot it sits upon. The craftsmanship, white marble accents, staircase and even the gym, are absolutely stunning. Photos via Zillow
The Pristine One: 14955 County Line Rd., Chagrin Falls $3,145,000 This five bedroom estate was custom built to fit in perfectly with the topography of the 7-acre lot it sits upon. The craftsmanship, white marble accents, staircase and even the gym, are absolutely stunning. Photos via Zillow
The Pristine One: 14955 County Line Rd., Chagrin Falls $3,145,000 This five bedroom estate was custom built to fit in perfectly with the topography of the 7-acre lot it sits upon. The craftsmanship, white marble accents, staircase and even the gym, are absolutely stunning. Photos via Zillow
The Pristine One: 14955 County Line Rd., Chagrin Falls $3,145,000 This five bedroom estate was custom built to fit in perfectly with the topography of the 7-acre lot it sits upon. The craftsmanship, white marble accents, staircase and even the gym, are absolutely stunning. Photos via Zillow
The Pristine One: 14955 County Line Rd., Chagrin Falls $3,145,000 This five bedroom estate was custom built to fit in perfectly with the topography of the 7-acre lot it sits upon. The craftsmanship, white marble accents, staircase and even the gym, are absolutely stunning. Photos via Zillow
The Condo One: 701 W. Lakeside Ave #1301, Cleveland $1,550,000 This two-story corner penthouse includes spectacular views from the warehouse district downtown Cleveland. Sure, it’s not quite a house unto itself, but with a view that miraculous, you may not care. Photos via Redfin
The Condo One: 701 W. Lakeside Ave #1301, Cleveland $1,550,000 This two-story corner penthouse includes spectacular views from the warehouse district downtown Cleveland. Sure, it’s not quite a house unto itself, but with a view that miraculous, you may not care. Photos via Redfin
The Condo One: 701 W. Lakeside Ave #1301, Cleveland $1,550,000 This two-story corner penthouse includes spectacular views from the warehouse district downtown Cleveland. Sure, it’s not quite a house unto itself, but with a view that miraculous, you may not care. Photos via Redfin
The Condo One: 701 W. Lakeside Ave #1301, Cleveland $1,550,000 This two-story corner penthouse includes spectacular views from the warehouse district downtown Cleveland. Sure, it’s not quite a house unto itself, but with a view that miraculous, you may not care. Photos via Redfin
The “Affordable” One: 2041 Fairview Ave., Cleveland $899,900 Here, in this modern-style detached row home located in Little Italy, you’ll have more than 3737-square feet of thoughtfully laid out and designed space to work with. Plus, you won’t even have to pay a million dollars to buy this. Photos via Redfin
The “Affordable” One: 2041 Fairview Ave., Cleveland $899,900 Here, in this modern-style detached row home located in Little Italy, you’ll have more than 3737-square feet of thoughtfully laid out and designed space to work with. Plus, you won’t even have to pay a million dollars to buy this. Photos via Redfin
The “Affordable” One: 2041 Fairview Ave., Cleveland $899,900 Here, in this modern-style detached row home located in Little Italy, you’ll have more than 3737-square feet of thoughtfully laid out and designed space to work with. Plus, you won’t even have to pay a million dollars to buy this. Photos via Redfin
The “Affordable” One: 2041 Fairview Ave., Cleveland $899,900 Here, in this modern-style detached row home located in Little Italy, you’ll have more than 3737-square feet of thoughtfully laid out and designed space to work with. Plus, you won’t even have to pay a million dollars to buy this. Photos via Redfin
The “Affordable” One: 2041 Fairview Ave., Cleveland $899,900 Here, in this modern-style detached row home located in Little Italy, you’ll have more than 3737-square feet of thoughtfully laid out and designed space to work with. Plus, you won’t even have to pay a million dollars to buy this. Photos via Redfin
The Classic Tudor-Style One: 2321 Brentwood Rd. NW, Canton $3,700,000 Perched on a hill, this local landmark has been entirely restored and renewed within the past five years. The space boasts more than 14,000-square feet, and includes a pool and huge garage. Just look at that castle inspired living room. Photos via Zillow
The Classic Tudor-Style One: 2321 Brentwood Rd. NW, Canton $3,700,000 Perched on a hill, this local landmark has been entirely restored and renewed within the past five years. The space boasts more than 14,000-square feet, and includes a pool and huge garage. Just look at that castle inspired living room. Photos via Zillow
The Classic Tudor-Style One: 2321 Brentwood Rd. NW, Canton $3,700,000 Perched on a hill, this local landmark has been entirely restored and renewed within the past five years. The space boasts more than 14,000-square feet, and includes a pool and huge garage. Just look at that castle inspired living room. Photos via Zillow
The Classic Tudor-Style One: 2321 Brentwood Rd. NW, Canton $3,700,000 Perched on a hill, this local landmark has been entirely restored and renewed within the past five years. The space boasts more than 14,000-square feet, and includes a pool and huge garage. Just look at that castle inspired living room. Photos via Zillow
The Classic Tudor-Style One: 2321 Brentwood Rd. NW, Canton $3,700,000 Perched on a hill, this local landmark has been entirely restored and renewed within the past five years. The space boasts more than 14,000-square feet, and includes a pool and huge garage. Just look at that castle inspired living room. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Forest One: 7265 Markell Rd., Willoughby $9,500,000 This house is absolutely inspired by the trees found on the property grounds, with wood of all kinds found throughout the home. Of course, there are 2 bowling alleys and a full basketball court. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The Old European One: 7406 Arlington Ave. NW, Massillon $2,500,000 Made in the style of the grand Scottish Tudors of old, the huge entry hall will take your breath away. Plus, there’s a turret to hang out in whenever you want to get away, or let your hair down. Photos via Zillow
The One With the View: 10201 Cliff Dr., Cleveland $1,100,000 Here in this “not-too-big” home, you’ll get a magnificent city and water view. It’s a completely renovated tudor style home within walking distance of Edgewater Park. How else do you know you’ll like this? During the RNC, FOX News touted it “as a home fit for a president to stay in.” Photos via Redfin
The One With the View: 10201 Cliff Dr., Cleveland $1,100,000 Here in this “not-too-big” home, you’ll get a magnificent city view along with wide open water vistas. It’s a completely renovated tudor style home within walking distance of Edgewater Park. How else do you know you’ll like this? During the RNC, FOX news touted it “as a home fit for a president to stay in.” Photos via Redfin
The One With the View: 10201 Cliff Dr., Cleveland $1,100,000 Here in this “not-too-big” home, you’ll get a magnificent city view along with wide open water vistas. It’s a completely renovated tudor style home within walking distance of Edgewater Park. How else do you know you’ll like this? During the RNC, FOX news touted it “as a home fit for a president to stay in.” Photos via Redfin
The One With the View: 10201 Cliff Dr., Cleveland $1,100,000 Here in this “not-too-big” home, you’ll get a magnificent city view along with wide open water vistas. It’s a completely renovated tudor style home within walking distance of Edgewater Park. How else do you know you’ll like this? During the RNC, FOX news touted it “as a home fit for a president to stay in.” Photos via Redfin
The One With the View: 10201 Cliff Dr., Cleveland $1,100,000 Here in this “not-too-big” home, you’ll get a magnificent city view along with wide open water vistas. It’s a completely renovated tudor style home within walking distance of Edgewater Park. How else do you know you’ll like this? During the RNC, FOX news touted it “as a home fit for a president to stay in.” Photos via Redfin
The In-Town Estate: 19400 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights $4,995,000 Located on a park-like parcel in Shaker Heights, this home makes you feel like you’re far away from it all, yet it’s only minutes from downtown Cleveland. The place includes a four-car attached garage, magnificent gardens and so much more. And just look at that entrance hall. Photos via Zillow
The In-Town Estate: 19400 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights $4,995,000 Located on a park-like parcel in Shaker Heights, this home makes you feel like you’re far away from it all, yet it’s only minutes from downtown Cleveland. The place includes a four-car attached garage, magnificent gardens and so much more. And just look at that entrance hall. Photos via Zillow
The In-Town Estate: 19400 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights $4,995,000 Located on a park-like parcel in Shaker Heights, this home makes you feel like you’re far away from it all, yet it’s only minutes from downtown Cleveland. The place includes a four-car attached garage, magnificent gardens and so much more. And just look at that entrance hall. Photos via Zillow
The In-Town Estate: 19400 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights $4,995,000 Located on a park-like parcel in Shaker Heights, this home makes you feel like you’re far away from it all, yet it’s only minutes from downtown Cleveland. The place includes a four-car attached garage, magnificent gardens and so much more. And just look at that entrance hall. Photos via Zillow
The In-Town Estate: 19400 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Heights $4,995,000 Located on a park-like parcel in Shaker Heights, this home makes you feel like you’re far away from it all, yet it’s only minutes from downtown Cleveland. The place includes a four-car attached garage, magnificent gardens and so much more. And just look at that entrance hall. Photos via Zillow
The One By a River: 41777 Burton Trl, Chagrin Falls $7,900,000 Set on 25 acres near Chagrin River, this home is touted as being comfortable, yet understated and elegant. There’s a library and a sun room here, but the most breathtaking spot is the deck that overlooks the river. This is a home sure to bring its owners peace of mind. Photos via Zillow
The One By a River: 41777 Burton Trl, Chagrin Falls $7,900,000 Set on 25 acres near Chagrin River, this home is touted as being comfortable, yet understated and elegant. There’s a library and a sun room here, but the most breathtaking spot is the deck that overlooks the river. This is a home sure to bring its owners peace of mind. Photos via Zillow
The One By a River: 41777 Burton Trl, Chagrin Falls $7,900,000 Set on 25 acres near Chagrin River, this home is touted as being comfortable, yet understated and elegant. There’s a library and a sun room here, but the most breathtaking spot is the deck that overlooks the river. This is a home sure to bring its owners peace of mind. Photos via Zillow
The One By a River: 41777 Burton Trl, Chagrin Falls $7,900,000 Set on 25 acres near Chagrin River, this home is touted as being comfortable, yet understated and elegant. There’s a library and a sun room here, but the most breathtaking spot is the deck that overlooks the river. This is a home sure to bring its owners peace of mind. Photos via Zillow
The One By a River: 41777 Burton Trl, Chagrin Falls $7,900,000 Set on 25 acres near Chagrin River, this home is touted as being comfortable, yet understated and elegant. There’s a library and a sun room here, but the most breathtaking spot is the deck that overlooks the river. This is a home sure to bring its owners peace of mind. Photos via Zillow
The Pricey One: 545 Bristol Dr., Aurora $13,750,000 Touted as the most amazing home in The Barrington Estates, this mansion is so thrilling you can only see it from the outside. It’s also the most expensive house we could find for sale in Northeast Ohio at this time. On two acres overlooking the Jack Nicklaus golf course, the house includes everything you could ever imagine. Photos via Zillow
The Pricey One: 545 Bristol Dr., Aurora $13,750,000 Touted as the most amazing home in The Barrington Estates, this mansion is so thrilling you can only see it from the outside. It’s also the most expensive house we could find for sale in Northeast Ohio at this time. On two acres overlooking the Jack Nicklaus golf course, the house includes everything you could ever imagine. Photos via Zillow
The Pricey One: 545 Bristol Dr., Aurora $13,750,000 Touted as the most amazing home in The Barrington Estates, this mansion is so thrilling you can only see it from the outside. It’s also the most expensive house we could find for sale in Northeast Ohio at this time. On two acres overlooking the Jack Nicklaus golf course, the house includes everything you could ever imagine. Photos via Zillow

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