$240,474Average Value$153Average Price per Sq Ft45Homes For Sale
College Hill combines local businesses and commuter access
Set on Cincinnati's northwest side, College Hill pairs historic houses with locally owned storefronts and a commercial district that's drawing steady reinvestment. Day to day, parks, nature preserves and mainstay restaurants keep life close to home, while buses and nearby highways open up quick routes to downtown, uptown and job hubs farther north.
Impressive historic architecture is evident throughout College Hill.
Eye-catching vintage homes, such as this one off of Hamilton Avenue, are scattered throughout College Hill.
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From fixer-uppers to updated homes and multifamily options
A solid mix of renters and homeowners call College Hill home. Buyers tend to find a variety of early and mid-20th-century houses on the market, including Tudor and Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares and ranch-style homes, some raised above a garage. That period character often carries indoors, too, where certain homes have held onto vintage details like hardwood floors, stained glass windows and ornamental fireplaces. Condition varies from one property to the next, with fixer-uppers generally ranging from under $100,000 to the low $100,000s. Updated, move-in-ready homes usually sell from the mid-$100,000s to the high $400,000s. Lots tend to be modestly sized, often well under a quarter-acre.
Duplexes, quadplexes and other multifamily buildings make up less of the market, but typically sell from the mid-$200,000s to the low $400,000s.
A mix of early 20th-century homes and mature trees reflects the area's established residential character.
Front porches add to the character of many early 20th-century homes, offering a spot to relax and watch the neighborhood go by.
Brick homes are a common sight throughout College Hill's residential streets.
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School assignments and magnet options for College Hill families
Part of Cincinnati Public Schools, College Hill is home to Pleasant Hill Academy and Aiken New Tech High School. The district assigns students to neighborhood schools, while lottery-based magnet programs provide additional educational options.
Families will also find a few highly rated private schools nearby, including La Salle High School and St. Xavier High School.
A bell sculpture marks the entrance to Aiken New Tech High School, part of Cincinnati Public Schools.
Aiken New Tech High School serves students in grades 7-12 as part of Cincinnati Public Schools.
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A Metro bus provides public transportation connections to destinations across Cincinnati.
Walkability and easy drives to downtown, uptown and northern job hubs
Hamilton Avenue is the neighborhood's main artery, connecting directly to downtown Cincinnati roughly 8 miles south—typically a 15- to 20-minute drive. Uptown and the University of Cincinnati are closer, at about 6 to 7 miles, but the drive runs about the same. Several northern job hubs also sit within reach along the North Tri-County corridor:
Springdale, about 10 miles, 20 to 35 minutes
Sharonville, about 15 miles, 15 to 30 minutes
West Chester, about 20 miles, 25 to 30 minutes
Interstates 75 and 74 and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway are also close by.
Redevelopment is reshaping the neighborhood's core, with walkability as a guiding focus. "One of our goals is to make it a walkable neighborhood so that people who live in the outlying streets can walk to the business district and be able to do their shopping, pick food and entertainment without needing to drive," says Craig Schultz, senior director of real estate development at the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation.
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, widely known as Metro, runs several bus routes linking College Hill to Over-the-Rhine, the University of Cincinnati and more. "I like the bus because when I get downtown, I don't have to worry about parking," says Charles Thompson, innkeeper at Six Acres Bed and Breakfast, a former Underground Railroad safe house on Hamilton Avenue. "We also have a free streetcar downtown."
Where to find trails, playgrounds and picnic areas
Green space is easy to find in and around College Hill. Within the neighborhood, McEvoy Park offers open lawns, picnic tables and a playground, while LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve has wooded trails and a nature center. A few more options sit just beyond the neighborhood's edge:
Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati's largest park, with miles of hiking trails, a disc golf course, mountain biking trails and a dog park
Mt. Airy Arboretum, a quieter spot with perennial gardens, paved walkways and natural areas
Crutchfield Park, a West College Hill green space with basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelters and a play area
In season, blooming flowers add pops of color to Hamilton Avenue.
Sidewalk-lined residential streets provide space for daily walks with four-legged companions.
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Grocery stores and restaurants are on the main road
For groceries and everyday essentials, residents can pick up what they need along Hamilton Avenue, where Kroger and Dollar General sit just outside the neighborhood. Right in the neighborhood, a strong lineup of restaurants keeps College Hill buzzing:
Bacalls Cafe, comfort food and casual bar fare served for more than 35 years
Tortilleria Garcia, handmade tortillas and Mexican dishes made from family recipes
Just Q'in BBQ, Texas-style barbecue with meats smoked daily and house-made sides and sauces
Rasheedah's Cafe, halal soul food known for fried chicken, salmon croquettes and weekend jerk specials
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Aside from a few car break-ins I haven't heard much about crime in the area.
5.0Current Resident
3/5/2018Niche Review
Things are happening here in College Hill. We have pleasant walking neighborhood where everyone learns your name!
4.0Current Resident
7/5/2017Niche Review
I like that my community is diverse and that we try to come together as a neighborhood and work together. There is a decent amount of Elderly and they sometimes need help with getting groceries in the house or of some need. We have the children who sometimes help not always. I try to lead by example so that the kids will follow. I may not be the most known in my community but sometimes you don't have to be know for what you do but to continue on doing so because it is right.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Hill, Cincinnati sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in College Hill, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $235,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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