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California is growing alongside the Ohio River’s major music venues
You won't find sandy beaches or Hollywood stars in California, but this Cincinnati neighborhood has plenty of water views and some of the city's biggest entertainment venues. Tucked along the southern edge of the city, this small pocket hugs the banks of the Ohio River, with historic fishing cottages, nearby marinas and locally owned restaurants giving it a small-town feel. Change is coming, though, as sleek modern housing developments move in, and the nearby Farmer Music Center attracts headlining artists to the city’s east side. Thanks to its spot near the Interstate 275 bridge into Kentucky, residents get all the peace of riverside living but stay within a 20-minute commute to downtown Cincinnati and Covington.
From bungalows and cottages to modern riverfront living
California’s housing market is split between old and new. Bungalows and cottages from the late 1800s and early 1900s typically sell in the lower $100,000s to lower $200,000s. “Homes that aren't new have a lot of character and history; a lot have been completely renovated,” says Heather Herr, the CEO and founder of Team Herr Real Estate and Private Real Estate Collection. There are also some empty lots available, which she says makes California “a great option if you're looking to build a nice custom home.”
For something newer, The Sanctuary at River Green offers sleek 2020s homes in tight rows along the Ohio River, with amenities like on-site boat storage and river access. Prices here range from the lower $500,000s up to $1.8 million. According to First Street, the neighborhood has an extreme flooding risk, especially right along the water.
Older homes in California were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Sanctuary at River Green is a luxury riverfront community in California.
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The Riverbend Music Center has a capacity of over 20,000.
Bordering some of Cincinnati’s biggest entertainment venues
Coney Island, the amusement and water park right next to the neighborhood, closed its gates for good in 2023. But its former grounds haven't gone quiet, as they're being reinvented into one of the biggest entertainment hubs on Cincinnati's east side. Enjoy living a short drive from attractions like:
Farmer Music Center, a modern 20,000-capacity amphitheater right on the Ohio River complete with a three-story pavilion, multiple bars and a synthetic lawn seating area
Riverbend Music Center, the area's go-to concert spot since 1984, now focusing more on special events and community productions
PNC Pavilion, Riverbend's smaller, more intimate sibling, offering over 4,000 covered seats for a slightly cozier outdoor concert experience
Summerfair, a juried fine arts fair in the former Coney Island parking lot, showcasing local and regional artists for more than 50 years
Belterra Park Cincinnati, a nearly century-old racetrack that still runs live thoroughbred races, now paired with a casino
Nearby golfing and boating along the Little Miami River
California is surrounded by rivers, parks and marinas for boat storage. Get outside at:
California Golf Course, an 18-hole course and driving range bordering the neighborhood
California Woods Nature Preserve, over 100 acres of preserved forest, with Creekside trails and a small nature center
Harbour Towne Yacht Club, a membership-only marina on the Little Miami River with a private pool and tennis courts
Four Seasons Marina, a membership-only boat club on the Ohio River with a public golf range and floating restaurant
California Woods Nature Preserve has plenty of wooded trails.
You'll find neighborhood parks and views of the Ohio River in California.
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Pig Candy BBQ in California is known for its smoked meat and handmade sauces.
Small-town community at California’s local restaurants
California may be a small, quiet residential pocket, but its handful of local businesses have plenty of personality. Herr says the "great community atmosphere" is one of the neighborhood's biggest draws, and you're likely to bump into familiar faces at:
Pig Candy BBQ, craft barbecue in a historic former jailhouse serving house-smoked barbecue and scratch-made sauce
Dead Low Brewing, a craft brewery that has a full menu, hosting regular events like live music, trivia and art markets
Lebo's Bar & Grill, a neighborhood pub open with karaoke nights and pool tables that’s been pouring drinks since 1994
Cincinnati Public Schools has a school choice program
California is part of Cincinnati Public Schools. Elementary-age kids are assigned a neighborhood school based on home address, while families can apply to any of the district's middle, junior high, high school or magnet programs through the annual School Selection Process. Walnut Hills High School, which requires an entrance exam, is rated by Niche as one of the top public options in the city.
California kids can attend Mt. Washington Elementary School.
Walnut Hills High School in East Walnut Hills received a National Blue Ribbon Award.
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Less than 20 minutes to downtown Cincinnati, Newport and Covington
California is right next to the Combs-Hehl Bridge, where Interstate 275 crosses from Ohio into Kentucky. By getting on I-275, you’re less than 10 miles from Newport, Downtown Covington and Cincinnati's City Center. "It's a great location," Herr says. "It's right between downtown and the east side, making it a central spot near the water."
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California Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in California, Cincinnati sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in California, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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