Why Live in South Fairmount
In Cincinnati, there’s a rivalry between East and West. “You’ll often hear sayings like ‘West Side, best side,’” says Doug Spitz, Lead Realtor at DWELL513. “There’s loyalties. If you live here, you tend to stay here forever,” he adds. South Fairmount, which is home to just over 2,000 people, is on the western banks of Mill Creek, less than 4 miles from the heart of downtown. Of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods, it’s one of the more densely packed — the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, or Section 8, has created affordable housing throughout the community. Public playgrounds and basketball courts are connected via the Lick Run Greenway, which intersects South Fairmount, and corner markets stock pantry staples. In general, Spitz speaks to the culture of kindness throughout the city. “We have a genuinely welcoming and interesting population of people here,” he says. “People are always ready to embrace and say thank you and please, or deliver your coffee with a genuine ‘How’s your day going?’” Some homes in South Fairmount date back to the late 1800s, and most were built prior to 1920. There’s a mix of Italianates, Victorians and bungalows, and cars park in narrow driveways or on the
Home Trends in South Fairmount, OH
On average, homes in South Fairmount, Cincinnati sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Fairmount, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $459,520, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$459,520
Median Single Family Sale Price
$458,850
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$93,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$389,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$439,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
