A blend of rural and urban communities, Outer Campbell is a neighborhood south of Cincinnati. This 200-year-old area is overflowing with forests and farms, sandwiched between both the Ohio River and Licking River. Outer Campbell is rich with military heritage, as it's home to Spanish-American War barracks and the birthplace of a prominent weapons inventor.
Along the Ohio River, you will find several century-old residential areas. Newport is the second-largest historic district in the state, comprised of tightly packed, brick homes on narrow streets. It is brimming with Gabled roofs and decorative porches. You will find a rich variety of styles, including Queen Anne, Classical Revival, and American Foursquare. The region even created its own style, the “Newport House.” Bellevue has Victorian Vernacular and Italianate styles, while Fort Thomas has Arts and Crafts foursquare and bungalows. Southgate has quaint and cozy brick homes with small front yards. For suburban living, head to Cold Springs, Claryville, and Crestview. These subdivisions feature mid-sized homes in wooded areas. For off-road homes on large landscapes, check out Grants Lick, Gusber Mill, Carthage, Flagg Spring, Mentor, and Camp Springs. For a rural home near the river, look into Silver Grove, Melbourne, and Ross communities. Select a smaller house at Derby Hill Pointe Mobile Home Park. With the array of housing options comes a wide price range. Smaller bungalows and ranch-style homes can start around $155,00 and go up to $300,000. Larger Craftsman homes, colonial styles and farmhouses can reach up to $500,000. Sprawling homes on multiple acres start around $700,000 and can fetch more than $1.5 million.
There are more than a dozen public parks and trails to visit. The award-winning A.J. Jolly Park spans more than 1,000 acres and includes a wide array of recreation activities. Spend the day fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boating on its 200-acre lake. Practice your swing on the 18-hole course or play a game of disc golf. Choose from nearly 90 camping spots or spend the night in a yurt. Take a hike or horseback ride the trails. It also features traditional sports fields, like baseball, soccer, basketball, sand volleyball, pickleball, and tennis. City Center Park has a splash pad, a pitching wall, and a tennis practice wall. Rossford Park has a large playground for kids to climb. Pendery Sports Pak houses 8 baseball fields, an NBA-sized basketball court, and 6 soccer fields. Get lost in the wilderness at St. Anne Woods and Wetlands. See wood frogs and a wide variety of tree species. Take a walk in the forest at the Nature Trail, hike the Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail, or pedal along the Tower Park Mountain Bike Trailhead. Athletes can practice on more than half a dozen fields, including Winkler Ball Fields. Hit the track at Valhalla – NKU Cross Country Course or practice your swing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. Play disc golf at Highland Hills Park or go indoors for exercise at Morscher Park Sports Complex.
Tour the Ohio River and learn about its deep history aboard Queen City Riverboat Cruises. Do your own sailing at one of 4 boat clubs, including the Freedom Boat Club or Manhattan Harbour Yacht Club.
Outer Campbell hosts a robust calendar of events, such as the Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival, Sun Valley Bluegrass Festival, and Festival on the Lake. Kids look forward to Jolly Thursdays in the summer and the annual Halloween Spooktacular.
For a touch of history, tour the City of Fort Thomas Museum. See their collection of military uniforms and relics spanning nearly 150 years. Outer Campbell is located within 30 minutes of the tri-state area's leading attractions. Enjoy America’s favorite pastime at The Great American Ballpark, the home stadium of the Cincinnati Reds. Explore more than 70 acres of exotic animals at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest zoos in the country. They also offer classes and workshops for kids of all ages. Just over the Ohio River, you will find Coney Island Park, the largest recirculating pool in America. For nighttime entertainment, head to the Hard Rock Casino. Outer Campbell is also within 45 minutes of massive theme parks and museums. To the north is Kings Island, the largest amusement and water park in the Midwest. Head northeast and you will find The Creation Museum. Through state-of-the-art exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs, it educates tourists about creation science. The museum also features an on-site petting zoo, a zip line, stargazing seminars, and workshops for kids.
Eat riverside at Enson Harbor or the Chart House. Grab some out-of-this-world food at Galactic Fried Chicken or pick up a sub at Fessler’s Legendary Pizza and Hoagies. Kickback with a craft beer and friends at New Riff Distilling or Darkness Brewing. Get some sugar at Schneider’s Sweet Shop or wait for Silver Grove Dari Bar’s seasonal ice cream stand. Enjoy a tasting or tour of the area's 5 vineyards, including 12 Mile Creek Winery and Stonebrook Winery.
Outer Campbell is served by Campbell County Public Schools, which earns an overall grade of A-minus from Niche. Students can start at Grant's Lick Elementary School, which earns an A-minus, before continuing on to B-plus-rated Campbell County Middle and Campbell County High School, which also earns a B-plus. Students at Campbell County High can participate in the school's Project Destination, which allows students to tailor their coursework to their specific interests as they pertain to professional goals. Areas of focus include agriculture, fine arts, STEM and trades. The University of Northern Kentucky is also centrally located in Outer Campbell.
Cindy Steffen
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
(859) 605-3328
108 Total Sales
2 in Outer Campbell
$460K - $800K Price Range
Jennifer Swendiman
eXp Realty, LLC
(859) 279-4486
29 Total Sales
1 in Outer Campbell
$48,000 Price
Lisa Bush
Century 21 Premiere Properties
(859) 600-6420
113 Total Sales
2 in Outer Campbell
$405K - $1.6M Price Range
Cathy Miles
Miles Home Team, LLC
(513) 586-5142
170 Total Sales
1 in Outer Campbell
$218,000 Price
Lisa Brandenburg
Huff Realty - Florence
(513) 657-2418
127 Total Sales
1 in Outer Campbell
$720,000 Price
Sara Scheyer-Arnett
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
(859) 600-0275
91 Total Sales
2 in Outer Campbell
$280K - $305K Price Range
On average, homes in Outer Campbell, California sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Campbell, California over the last 12 months is $336,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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