Why Live in Fruit Hill
Fruit Hill in Forestville, part of Anderson Township, has seen significant new construction over the past five years, attracting families due to its top-rated school district and extensive park system. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Maddux Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, Nagel Middle, and Anderson High, all receiving high marks. Homes in Fruit Hill feature sloping, sometimes-wooded lots with a mix of midcentury Cape Cods, split-levels, stately colonials, and newly built contemporaries. The area is safer than the national average, with a crime score two points below the national average.
Residents enjoy numerous things to do, such as visiting Beech Acres Park, which hosts summer concerts, an art fair, and a fireworks festival. The park also features a skating bowl and amphitheater, while the nearby Anderson RecPlex offers indoor basketball courts, summer camps, and sports leagues. Withrow Nature Preserve, known for its Trout Lily Trail leading to the Ohio River, and the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail are popular outdoor destinations.
Dining options include Big Apple Bagels, Pelican’s Reef, and Skyline, with Anderson Towne Center Mall providing shopping opportunities at Macy’s and Chico’s. The neighborhood is walkable to local shops on Beechmont Avenue, and downtown Cincinnati is a 13-mile drive via Interstate 275. Community events like Anderson Day and the winter clock tower lighting at Towne Center Mall foster a strong sense of community.
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