Posted July 8, 200816 yr I've had the opportunity to transfer to either cincy or louisville. I'm was interested in the Heart of St. Matthews area in Louisville, but my budget is only about 110K. I'm looking for something similiar in Cincy, very walkable but small and tight knit. But with access to more commercial things. I was thinking something like Mariemont(I'm familiar), but much larger. I was wondering about Cheviot, North College Hill, Wyoming and Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Right now it looks like Newport, ky is my best option. Could anyone give me any insight thanks.
July 8, 200816 yr I've lived in Newport for 3 years and I love it. It's very walkable and has great access to both downtown Cincinnati and Covington, KY. I rarely drive because I have almost everything I need within walking distance, including restaurants, a multi-screen theater, and Cincy's wonderful riverfront parks. There's also a bus called the SouthBank Shuttle that makes a big loop through Cincy, Newport, and Covington every 15 minutes, so it's often easier (and sometimes cheaper) just to pay $1.25 to take that than to drive and park. If you're a sports fan, the Reds' stadium is also within walking distance of Newport. The Bengals are pretty close as well, but the Reds are literally just across the bridge. If you do decide to move to Newport, I'd recommend staying on the east side, as it is further along in its revitalization than the west side of Newport, which is a little bit rougher. If that doesn't bother you, there are a lot of nice properties to be had on the west side, though. The whole city is filled with "fixer-upper" opportunities, as the houses are 100+ years old and extremely well built. So if you're handy and willing to work, you can can a great deal on a place that needs some care. Also, look into Bellevue, KY. Just east of Newport, it's access to downtown Cincy isn't as great, but it's charming, walkable, and affordable. Fort Thomas is a wonderful neighborhood, but it's a little more expensive and more suburban.
July 8, 200816 yr I will recommend Cheviot, (I'm biased though) which 110K can get you alot of house for the money. The downside would be the wakability part. Cheviot, itself is extremely walkable, but doesn't have the amenities as Newport. Most amenities are close, within a mile or so depending what your looking for and which direction you go. (Grocery, pharmacy, schools, etc.) The housing stock is in good shape with plenty of fixer uppers spread throughout the city. The "tight knitness" of this city is something all in it's own. CNN's #18 most affordable http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_most_affordable.moneymag/18.html http://www.cheviot.org/ City Data http://www.city-data.com/city/Cheviot-Ohio.html
July 8, 200816 yr I'm looking for something similiar in Cincy, very walkable but small and tight knit Walk score for Prospect Hill (milton and Broadway) http://www.walkscore.com/get-score.php?street=milton+and+broadway%2C+cincinnati+oh+45202&go=Go Walk score for Mariemont http://www.walkscore.com/get-score.php?street=mariemont+oh Walk score for Newport (Eastside) 6th and Overton http://www.walkscore.com/get-score.php?street=6th+and+overton+newport+KY Walk score for OTR (Gateway quarter) http://www.walkscore.com/get-score.php?street=1109+Vine+Street%2C+Cincinnati+OH++45202&go=Go
July 8, 200816 yr ^ I love walkscore.com, but I can't figure out why some things aren't listed. For example in Newport, most of the shops on Monmouth aren't accounted for, and the only thing at Newport on the Levee that is listed is DEB. It shows restaurants in downtown Cincinnati but not on the KY side of the river (other than Charthouse) or at NOTL. Very weird. Great site, though.
July 8, 200816 yr The choice between Cincinnati area neighborhoods is a difficult one with all of the great options. The choice between Louisville and Cincinnati though is much easier. Cincinnati offers far more amenities (i.e. arts/entertainment, professional sports, culture, nightlife, dining, etc), very affordable housing, better architecture, and better natural landscape.
July 17, 200816 yr Hey guys I understand where Mariemont is, but could someone explain to me Madison Place and Madison-Ville. What are they and how close are they to Mariemont. Basically all I'm looking for is a neighborhood that has about 15 or so different restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, library, and things of that nature in close proximity, tennis courts and a movie theatre would be great as well. Newport looks like the best that may have most or all of these things in a few block radius. Also maybe Pleasant Ridge, I've never seen it but I've heard mostly good things. Any Suggestions.
July 17, 200816 yr Basically all I'm looking for is a neighborhood that has about 15 or so different restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, library, and things of that nature in close proximity, tennis courts and a movie theatre would be great as well. You should probably check out the Clifton neighborhood then. It has a great neighborhood business district (Ludlow Ave) that boasts dozens of unique stores and dining options, public library, movie theatre, grocery store, 2 pharmacies, a few banks, and two large/very nice parks (Mt. Storm Park, Burnett Woods) nearby all within walking distance. You can check out more info, about the area, at the following places: Ludlow Ave Business District Clifton Community Council Burnett Woods Mt. Storm Park Esquire Theatre (movie theatre) Keller's IGA (grocery store) Cincinnati Public Library - Clifton Branch
July 17, 200816 yr I also forgot to mention the tennis courts, soccer field/track, and football field (Nippert Stadium) that are all available to the public on UC's campus just down the street. You also have UC's Rec Center that you can get a membership to and the Clifton Community Center that has events going on all the time. Oh yeah, and you would be within spitting distance of the best bus line (17, 18, or 19) in the city...which can get you Downtown in a matter of minutes or Northside even quicker.
July 17, 200816 yr Madison Place and Madisonville are more working/middle class and diverse than Mariemont. They are just blocks away from Mariemont (and Fairfax -working/middle class but in the Mariemont school district). Madisonville is part of the city of Cincinnati, while Madison Place is its own village (or may be a part of Columbia Township). Mad-ville is a decent neighborhood though you have to be very selective . . . Madison Place is similar but not as iffy. PRidge certainly fits though no movie theater and not as many restaurants (except for a walkable grocery store - though there are a few a very short drive away - five minutes or less). It is more affordable than Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, and Clifton. If you are a downtown commuter, you can catch a freeway flyer in the morning and afternoon which has its last stop in PRidge before getting on the expressway to downtown and first stop in the afternoon. Ludlow/Clifton is very student and its restaurants are heavily Indian.
July 17, 200816 yr Hey guys I understand where Mariemont is, but could someone explain to me Madison Place and Madison-Ville. What are they and how close are they to Mariemont. Basically all I'm looking for is a neighborhood that has about 15 or so different restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, library, and things of that nature in close proximity, tennis courts and a movie theatre would be great as well. Newport looks like the best that may have most or all of these things in a few block radius. Also maybe Pleasant Ridge, I've never seen it but I've heard mostly good things. Any Suggestions. You get a lot of house for your money in Pleasant Ridge. P-Ridge is fairly safe and has a nice little business district with an independent record store, nice restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar, comic book store, antique toy store, 3 banks, etc all in the business district. It is also within a mile of Biggs, Target, Meijer, IHop, Circuit City, Sams Club, Wal-Mart, etc. You could get a nice 3bedroom house there for probably 120k and you'd be near Oakley/Hyde Park and a few miles from Kenwood mall. I think P-Ridge is more ideal than anywhere, for your price point unless you don't mind living near UC.
July 17, 200816 yr I'm currently in Downtown Bloomington, Indiana. So obviously the college environment is something I'm used to. I can't say it would be ideal, but if it's walkable that's ok. I'll be working on the southeast side, on ohio pike/beechmont. Fiancee is working downtown. As someone coming to Cincinnati, it has some many viable neighborhoods to pick from it's wonderful. It's also very frustrating trying to pick the right one.
July 17, 200816 yr It is also within a mile of Biggs, Target, Meijer, IHop, Circuit City, Sams Club, Wal-Mart You are saying thats a good thing?? :wtf:
July 17, 200816 yr I'll be working on the southeast side, on ohio pike/beechmont. Fiancee is working downtown. That being the case Mariemont, Mt. Lookout, Hyde Park, Oakley, and Newport would all seem to be good locations for you. Mt. Washington would also be a long shot as it doesn't have quite what you're looking for in terms of neighborhood amenities/walkability.
July 17, 200816 yr I'd disagree a little. Mt. Washington at Beechmont and Corbly is quite walkable. It even has a walkable grocery store, though not much in the way of restaurants. It also had good service to downtown as well. Honestly, with your commute I'd avoid PRidge - the drive will drive you nuts. You want to be closer to the river.
July 22, 200816 yr I'm currently in Downtown Bloomington, Indiana. So obviously the college environment is something I'm used to. I can't say it would be ideal, but if it's walkable that's ok. I'll be working on the southeast side, on ohio pike/beechmont. Fiancee is working downtown. As someone coming to Cincinnati, it has some many viable neighborhoods to pick from it's wonderful. It's also very frustrating trying to pick the right one. If you are working out Beechmont and the wife is working downtown, I strongly suggest either Madisonville or Columbia Tusculum. You could get a nice house (particularly a nice fixer upper) in either neighborhood for under $110,000, easy. If you want I could recommend a realtor. Madisonville/Fairfax/Madison Place/Mariemont have close access to a lot of tennis courts (though you might only be able to use the courts in Mariemont if you live in the village) as well as the local Mariemont movie theater. Newport is nice, Bellevue is a steal if you are really into NKy, but I have to say that both places can feel very isolated after awhile. Fairfax, Madison Place (which is merely the name of one of the many pieces of unincorporated Columbia Township) Mariemont and Newtown could work for you as well if you don't care about being in the city limits. All these neighborhoods are walkable, but they are more walkable depending on how far you are willing to walk. If you want to be walking a lot, downtown and OTR are going to encourage that much more than any other place.
July 23, 200816 yr Prospect Hill: 86 Mariemont: 75 Newport: 83 OTR: 100 Cheviot: 80 Fort Thomas: 51 Walkscore is a novel idea, but the 100 score for OTR is obviously incorrect based on way it classifies some businesses. The movie theater section lists several when in actuality there are none. Don't even get me started on those clothing options. :-) Update: Don't get me wrong. I'll probablu use it now that I'm aware of it as a research tool, but it seems like it could be sooo much better with a little work or a better source database.
July 23, 200816 yr while walkscore isn't perfect, it is equally imperfect for all of the places it examines
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