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East End has waterfront living along the Ohio River
East End is a narrow strip along the Ohio River and one of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods. Once rooted in shipbuilding and industry, it's grown into a tight-knit community with a mix of Victorian homes and newer builds. You'll find plenty of marinas for boat storage and a quaint selection of restaurants nearby Columbia Tusculum. Just keep in mind that with riverfront living, there's some flood risk, so a home's exact location can affect both its price and insurance costs. Still, if you want riverside living near City Center, East End is about as close as it gets.
Victorian-era homes and modern construction have flooding risks
East End's mix of older homes with new construction are packed in tight rows above the Ohio River. Victorian-style homes from the late 1800s often have ornate front porches, while homes built after 2000 tend to reflect New Traditional architecture. Single-family homes start in the mid-$300,000s for older properties and climb to $1.8 million for contemporary builds. Townhouses and condos typically range from the upper $200,000s to the upper $700,000s. "Prices really depend on whether the home is in a flood zone," says Brian Thomas, a Cincinnati native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker.
First Street rates East End's flooding risk as extreme, especially for homes directly along the river. Buyers may need to consider extra flood insurance, and the area has seen rising water levels in the past. "Everybody seems to stick together since we have a lot of floods," says longtime resident Rob Beck, who helps run the local eatery Hitching Post Kellogg. "We all like to help each other.”
You'll see tightly spaced row homes and townhouses in East End.
East End has some older homes with views of the Ohio River.
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Riverside marinas and large nearby city parks
With several marinas nearby, East End is an appealing choice for boat owners. The Ohio River Launch Club is one of the nation's oldest yacht clubs and the Four Seasons Marina also includes a golf club, waterside restaurant and sand volleyball courts. You're also not far from several large city parks, including:
Otto Armleder Memorial Park, a 305-acre park with paved trails, soccer fields, a big dog park and kayak launches
LeBlond Recreation Center, a community center with a pool, gym, accessible playground and a riverside walking path
Eden Park, a popular hilltop green space that is home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Krohn Conservatory and Playhouse in the Park
The Four Seasons is a marina with dining and a driving range.
You can perfect your swing with a view at the Four Seasons Golf Range.
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Shoreline Social has a patio next to sandy volleyball courts.
A historic Main Street with locally owned businesses
Nearby Columbia Tusculum has a quaint Main Street full of historic storefronts and local businesses. Whether you stick to the main drag or head farther down the river, it's easy to find locally owned spots, including:
The Swampwater Grill, a Cajun and Creole restaurant serving gator bites and jambalaya
Eli's BBQ, a casual spot known for hickory-smoked pulled pork and a laid-back atmosphere
Daylily, a coffee shop and bodega with fresh-made sandwiches
The Precinct by Jeff Ruby, a fine-dining steakhouse in a historic patrol house
Hitching Post Kellogg, a no-frills eatery known for its fried chicken and comfort food
"Hitching Post Kellogg is old-school — food like your grandma used to make," says Beck, noting that you can see the area’s tight-knit community here. "We've got tons of regulars.”
East End events include live music and farmers markets
While all the activity of downtown Cincinnati isn’t far away, East End has some festivities of its own. Enjoy events like:
Lunken Farmers Produce Market, a weekend market with fresh local produce in the spring through fall
Peddlers Flea Market, a weekend market with vendors selling secondhand goods
Lunken Airport Days, a free annual festival at the small local airport with aircraft displays, classic cars and food trucks over Labor Day weekend
Annie’s Music Center, an indoor-outdoor venue by the water hosting concerts and events year-round
The weekend Lunken Farmers Market has fresh produce and plants.
East End folks can catch a show at the Riverfront Live music venue.
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Riverview East Academy is a public school in the neighborhood.
Cincinnati public schools and highly rated private options
East End is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools. Students may attend neighborhood schools or apply to magnet options, including the highly rated Walnut Hills High School. Private options include St. Ursula Villa and Cardinal Pacelli School. Both prekindergarten through eighth-grade schools earn top A-plus grades from Niche.
There are multiple bus stops in the East End neighborhood.
Columbia Parkway leads right into downtown Cincinnati
Depending on where you are in the East End, downtown Cincinnati is about 2 to 7 miles away via Columbia Parkway. Cincinnati's Metro bus system also runs throughout the neighborhood, with multiple routes connecting to downtown and Madisonville. You’re right next to Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunken Field, a small airport for corporate, charter and private planes, so you may occasionally hear aircraft noise.
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East End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East End, Cincinnati sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in East End, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $489,950, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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