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Avondale pairs historic homes with an Uptown location
Home to one of the city's best-known attractions, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Avondale is a historic neighborhood in Cincinnati's Uptown. Its housing runs from century-old homes to new builds, and buyers are drawn by that mix, along with prices that tend to sit below those of neighboring communities. Located next to Uptown's hospital corridor, one of the region's largest job centers, Avondale keeps residents close to work, the University of Cincinnati and the interstates that link the rest of the metro area.
The average list price for Avondale homes is in the high $100,000s.
Welcome to Uptown Cincinnati's Avondale neighborhood.
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Older homes, new construction and room for renovations
Housing here consists primarily of multifamily buildings and single-family homes. Most were built between the mid-1800s and mid-1900s, from small bungalows and Cape Cods to boxy American Foursquares and brick apartments.
While most residents rent, new construction is starting to fill once-vacant lots near the hospital and zoo, part of a broader wave of investment led by Uptown Consortium and partner institutions. Buyers willing to renovate will find options, including older houses and larger properties needing significant work, priced well under $100,000. Move-in-ready single-family homes start in the low $100,000s and climb into the high $400,000s for new builds. Multifamily sales have ranged from under $100,000 to the mid-$300,000s.
Avondale’s median sale price sits in the high $100,000s, lower than the medians in Corryville, Clifton and North Avondale, as well as the citywide figure.
"You'll find three things at once here: an old street, new homes and an old home being renovated," says Ozie Davis III, a lifelong resident and founding executive director of the Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation. "That's definitive to this neighborhood."
The exterior of this house is a combination of brick and wood framing.
Historic brick homes reflect Avondale's mix of mid-1800s to mid-1900s homes.
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Easy Uptown commutes, transit updates and quick highway connections
Avondale is right next to Uptown Cincinnati’s medical district, anchored by major employers such as the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. For some residents, that can mean a short walk to work. "At one point, all of the hospitals were here on Burnet Avenue, and we called it Pill Hill," Davis says.
Metro Rapid bus rapid transit lines are set to run along Reading Road, which doubles as a local thoroughfare. For now, several Cincinnati Metro bus routes serve the community, though many residents still rely on a car. Interstates 71 and 75 are both nearby for trips around Greater Cincinnati. Drive times vary with traffic, but here are some rough estimates for key commutes:
The University of Cincinnati, less than 2 miles away and about a 5-minute drive
Downtown Cincinnati, just over 5 miles away and about a 15-minute drive
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, about 17 miles away and roughly a 25-minute drive
Public buses stop near Avondale Town Center.
Cincinnati Children's is one of Avondale's largest employers and a major presence in the neighborhood's medical district.
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Neighborhood, magnet and private school options
Avondale is served by Cincinnati Public Schools, which has neighborhood schools and specialized magnet programs. Walnut Hills High School, a highly rated citywide magnet school, is a couple of miles away. It offers students a classical liberal arts curriculum and 35 Advanced Placement courses.
Highly rated private options are nearby, too, including Saint Ursula Academy, a girls’ Catholic school, and The Summit Country Day School, a coeducational Catholic school.
Avondale Town Center is still waiting on a grocery store, so for now, most residents head to nearby Kroger locations.
Where to find green space and family-friendly outings
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of Avondale's most recognizable landmarks, putting gardens and wildlife exhibits just minutes from home. Come winter, the PNC Festival of Lights brightens the grounds and pulls in visitors from across the city.
Fleischmann Gardens has paved walking paths shaded by mature trees, including one of the largest ginkgos in Ohio, while nearby Hauck Botanic Garden pairs a historic tree collection with native plantings. Avondale is also home to Martin Luther King Jr. Park and the Avondale Recreation Area, neighborhood gathering spots with playgrounds and picnic space.
For a bigger outdoor escape, Burnet Woods sits a short drive away, stretching across nearly 90 acres, with a small lake stocked with catfish and bass. Its central bandstand hosts free evening concerts in the summer.
Local soul food favorites and nearby restaurant choices
Dining within Avondale is fairly limited, but residents still have local takeout options, including:
Chef Nem Kitchen To-Go, a takeout-focused soul food spot on Reading Road known for its lemon garlic salmon fries
Richie's Chicken & Soul, a counter-service soul food restaurant on Woolper Avenue known for fried chicken and homestyle sides
For groceries, you'll likely head to a neighboring community. The Country Meat Co. Marketplace at Avondale Town Center off Reading Road has closed, though developer The Community Builders plans to bring in a replacement. In the meantime, residents rely on smaller markets or make the trip to the Kroger near the University of Cincinnati. Most sit-down restaurants are located just outside the neighborhood along Short Vine Street, including:
Alabama Que, a barbecue spot known for slow-smoked turkey tips and Southern-style sides
Martino's on Vine, a Pittsburgh Steelers-themed sports bar known for Italian-American fare and signature hoagies
Cincy Steak and Lemonade, a walk-up counter known for Philly cheesesteaks and flavored lemonades
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Avondale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avondale, Cincinnati sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Avondale, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $190,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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