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One of Cincinnati's first suburbs 2 miles from Downtown
Long before four-wheel drive, teams of horses carried Cincinnatians up Mount Auburn's famously steep hills. "It wasn't easy," says Jim Tarbell, the city's former Vice Mayor and current Mount Auburn resident. By the 1870s, the city's incline system transported people from the base of the hill all the way to the Lookout House Restaurant. "We had one of the most sophisticated incline systems in the country," adds Tarbell, known locally as "Mr. Cincinnati." Although the Main Street Incline has since been replaced by personal vehicles, the neighborhood still offers sweeping views of the Queen City's skyline. According to Cindy Jo Holmes, a Cincinnati local and Realtor with Coldwell Banker, this was one of the original appeals of Mount Auburn: that and the breeze. "When Cincinnati was established, it made a lot of its money from meat slaughtering; this was before Chicago entered the picture," explains Holmes. "The rich people that lived downtown didn't like the smell in the summer, so they moved up the hill to Mount Auburn to get the fresh air." The neighborhood is still primarily residential, with the exception of carefully placed businesses like the Flatiron Café, Milton's Tavern and Christ Hospital, which—along with the University of Cincinnati—serves as one of the area's largest employers.
Mount Auburn is known as Cincinnati's first official suburb.
Mount Auburn is one of Cincinnati's famous 'Seven Hills of Cincinnati'.
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Historic Italianate architecture and skyline views
There's a diverse range of housing in Mount Auburn, Cincinnati's first official suburb. "Homes here are very eclectic," explains Doug Spitz, Lead Realtor at DWELL513, who moved to a historic portion of the neighborhood called Prospect Hill in the 1990s. "It's somewhat of a gateway from Downtown up to Clifton. We have everything from modest subsidized housing to vertical Italianate architecture." In fact, the neighborhood has the largest collection of preserved Italianate architecture in the country, according to Holmes. These brick row homes—many of which have ornate, painted molding around rooftops and windows—are the most common, but prospective buyers will also find bungalows, Foursquares, Tudor-inspired designs and modern row homes built to fit the aesthetic of the neighborhood. Single-family prices typically start in the mid-$100,000s and can reach up to $450,000, but recent years have seen an increase in values. "You've got houses from $150,000 to $1.5 million, maybe even $2 million," notes Holmes. Pricing is largely determined by views, and properties facing West towards Downtown will typically come at a higher cost than those facing east towards Auburn Avenue. Some historic homes have been divided into one-bedroom condo units and cost around $200,000. Here, cars park—brakes up and wheels turned outward—on steep inclines, in tuck-under garages or at the end of narrow driveways.
Many Mount Auburn homes have been renovated while maintaining their historical significance.
Italianate homes flood the streets of Mount Adams.
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Performing arts at Walnut Hills High School
Kindergarteners through sixth graders living in Mount Auburn can start off at William Howard Taft Elementary, which is located next to the president's childhood home. It earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Walnut Hills, known for its Fine Arts program, is an A-plus-rated option for high schoolers about 3 miles outside the neighborhood. Students can apply to take classes like costume design, stagecraft, and styles of acting & directing. Another option for Grades 7 through 12 is Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, which Niche grades with a C-minus. The University of Cincinnati, less than a mile from Mount Auburn, has an undergraduate population of close to 40,000.
Residents of Mount Auburn often send their kids to Walnut Hills High School.
You can start for child's education at William Howard Taft Elementary in Mount Auburn.
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Walking trails, playgrounds and butterfly shows
Holmes recommends stopping by Jackson Hill Park at sunset to enjoy the "gorgeous skyline views." There's also Hopkins Park, where residents can sit after ordering coffees to go at Flatiron Café across the street. Lizards dart across paved pathways in Inwood Park, which spans close to 20 acres and features two playgrounds—one of which is ADA accessible—as well as views of Christ Hospital and the University of Cincinnati. A concert series called "Saturdays in the Park" takes place from June through July, and locals set up folding chairs in the grass to listen to local jazz and acoustic musicians alike. Just outside the neighborhood, Eden Park is one of the city's largest. Walking trails surround Mirror Lake and the Cincinnati Art Museum is also situated on the grounds, and features work by famed artists like Monet and Picasso. Some residents also invest in season tickets at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and there are butterfly shows at the Krohn Conservatory.
Mount Auburn has many parks where you can enjoy an afternoon.
Twin Lakes in Eden Park is a beautiful park in close proximity to Mount Auburn.
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Coffee at Flatiron, Over the Rhine restaurants and Findlay Market produce
The Flatiron Café, which bears a striking resemblance to New York's Flatiron Building, is open most days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's a mix of regulars armed with books or laptops, UC professors in the midst of departmental meetings, and—in the mornings—runners panting hard after attempting Mount Auburn's famous inclines. According to Tarbell, Flatiron has made the best use of space—some buildings in the neighborhood are so cramped "you have to go outside to change your mind." Brad Acree, a Realtor with Keller Williams, also makes sure to mention Milton's Tavern. "It's an old-school little dive bar. They used to do potlucks for Bengals games, and people would show up with their chili or skyline dip," he says. There are far more shopping and dining destinations down the hill in a trendy neighborhood called Over the Rhine (OTR). "Nicola's restaurant is famous in town," says Holmes, who also recommends visiting the vendors in Findlay Market; there's fresh bread, deli counters, cheesemongers and local produce. Residents can also shop for their grocery staples at the Corry Street Kroger.
Head to Findlay Market nearby Mount Auburn for fresh produce and meats.
Flatiron is a unique and intimate place to get your coffee in Mount Auburn.
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Steep hills, a Downtown Trolley system and a nearby international airport
In Mount Auburn, walking down the hill towards Over the Rhine isn't the problem. It's getting back up that's the challenge. "I used to ride my bike everywhere. You kind of have to keep going on those hills," advises Acree. Some locals—especially Tarbell, or "Mr. Cincinnati,"— have hopes that the incline system will one day return to the neighborhood, but, in the meantime, most residents rely on their cars or the bus system. There's also The Connector, a modern-day Downtown trolley. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is about 15 miles—less than 20 minutes—away via Interstate 71, and drivers cross the Ohio River via the Roebling Bridge, built by the same architect as the Brooklyn Bridge. In general, "Every day is a new day in Mount Auburn," says Tarbell. It's a neighborhood rich in history on the precipice of major change, all about 2 miles from Cincy's Downtown.
Mount Auburn offers picturesque views of Cincinnati.
Mount Auburn is home to numerous early 20th century homes rich in history.
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Community Council-sponsored events and President Taft's childhood home
Findlay Market hosts a rotating list of events throughout the year, including a fall food fest, dog costume contests around the Halloween season and Music at the Market in the summer. The Mount Auburn Community Council also plans an annual tree lighting near the Flatiron Café, neighborhood cleanups and fireworks around the Fourth of July. There are daily tours at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, where the 27th president spent his early years before heading to D.C. and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, widely considered to be one of the country's best, plays down the hill at the Cincinnati Music Hall.
Check out president William Howard Taft's home converted to a museum in Mount Auburn.
Mount Auburn is home to this Gothic 20th Century church.
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Community members stay connected via Facebook
Mount Auburn's CAP Index Crime Score is a 6 out of 10, two points higher than the national average of 4. "We have a big neighborhood group that is connected through Facebook," says Spitz, adding, "If somebody's dog goes missing, everyone chimes in. If somebody's car is broken into, they post it." Residents are keen on preserving the charm of the area, explains Spitz. "I would find it hard for anybody to say Mount Auburn hasn't exceeded their expectations for quality of life."
Residents of Mount Auburn enjoy the proximity to the city with plenty to do.
Mount Auburn utilizes the GoMetro public bus transport.
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Convenient and fun place to live. Close enough to u of cincy, otr and downtown to take advantage of all its stores and restaurants. But perched on top of the hill to stay away from the noise and get a view. Small knit community that is very safe.
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Mount Auburn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Auburn, Cincinnati sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Auburn, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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