Summertime is a great time on the East End, which is home to
some of Greater Cincinnati’s most popular warm-weather hangouts. Riverbend
Music Center, an outdoor concert venue featuring shows from big-name bands and
the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, draws huge crowds. Coney Island, an
old-fashioned amusement park with the world’s largest recirculating swimming
pool, is a Cincinnati institution. No matter what the season, eastsiders take
pride in the area’s beautiful suburban homes, quality school districts, scenic
parks, and wide array of family-friendly activities and events.
Anderson Township is an up-and-coming
community that is popular with young families. Just 15 minutes from downtown
Cincinnati, Anderson attracts new residents with convenient shopping centers,
large homes, and a close proximity to many major employers. Both a bit older,
the nearby towns of Mount Washington
and Amelia feature apartments and
single-family homes at more modest price points.
A handful of
established neighborhoods are accessible along Cincinnati’s eastern stretch of
Route 50. Closest to downtown, the hillside community of Mt. Lookout has become increasingly attractive for renting young
professionals, thanks to a number of hip neighborhood bars and restaurants that
stay open late into the night. On the quieter side of things, neighboring Columbia Tusculum is Cincinnati’s
oldest community, and features charming and beautifully restored Victorian row
houses.
Also near Route
50, the sister communities of Fairfax
and Madisonville both offer vintage
bungalows and fixer-uppers that make great starter homes. The nearby Village of Mariemont is known for its
adorable town square and picture-perfect family homes. Farther east, the cities
of Terrace Park, Milford and Newtown continue to draw in
new residents with their tight-knit communities and historical charm.
Along the
northeast stretch of the 275 loop, the exclusive neighborhoods of Indian Hill, Montgomery, Madeira and Blue Ash boast acres of mature wooded
areas and stunning homes on large lots. At a more accessible price point, the
riverside city of Loveland is ideal
for residents who enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and biking, as the
Little Miami Scenic Trail runs right through the heart of the town.
Of course, eastern
Cincinnati isn’t all suburban. Many small, rural communities are situated on
the outskirts of the region, including Batavia,
Owensville, Bethel, and New Richmond.
Sample Home Prices*
- Amelia: $157,816
- Batavia: $188,290
- Blue Ash: $192,176
- Indian Hill: $997,967
- Loveland: $196,024
- Madeira: $247,560
- Montgomery: $408,836
- Newtown: $319,836
* Average prices as of April 26, 2012