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Greenway project sparks renewal in once-blighted North Fairmont
Just 5 miles from Cincinnati central, a community that is no longer driven by the auto industry continues to evolve. Long-established North Fairmount, known as an urban enclave for immigrants in the late 1880s, has made room in recent decades for a massive Lick Run Greenway project — and it’s revitalizing the neighborhood’s entire southern edge. Part of a mandated upgrade of Cincinnati’s sewer system, the greenway restored life to a creek that had long been buried. Where abandoned buildings stood in disrepair, neighbors now enjoy an urban waterway of rainwater undulating through accessible and well-planned green spaces. Lawns, paved pathways and playgrounds welcome recreation. It’s all part of the Metropolitan Sewer District’s commitment to green technologies that allow the creek to naturally rise and fall. Locals also enjoy the Lick Run Heritage Trail through North Fairmount, which chronicles the community’s history on educational signs.
North Fairmount residents can easily commute on foot through the Lick Run Greenway.
North Fairmount residents enjoy taking a morning stroll on the Lick Run Greenway.
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Fixer-uppers and updated historic homes draw first-time buyers
Along its quiet, gently rolling streets, porch steps that are traced with minimal lawn line well-worn sidewalks, and places of worship tuck in between residences. Two-story 1920s row houses with Italianate and Victorian details either show their age or are updated with bright trim and window awnings. Craftsman-style bungalows with covered porches and narrow, two-story American folk-style homes add to the housing mix. Anne Doran, Realtor with Comey and Shepherd, says, “In North Fairmount, you have homes that are move-in ready and others that need some remodeling. And you also have homes that need to be completely redone down to the studs.” Pricing is attractive to first-time buyers, ranging from $65,000 to around $150,000. “I always tell homebuyers considering a new neighborhood to do their research. Look at crime statistics in an area or what buildings are being refurbished or what new businesses are moving into the area,” Doran says. “There are neighborhoods nearby like Price Hill and others on the south side of the west side, that when developers and businesses started investing, it really turned around.”
Single family homes are the most popular housing type in North Fairmount.
Single family homes built on brick foundations are the most popular in North Fairmount.
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Students attend Cincinnati schools, with a standout arts option
Public schools are in the Cincinnati Public Schools system, which Niche gives a B-minus grade. Kids can attend Rees E. Price Elementary through sixth grade and then head to their CPS high school of choice for grades 7 through 12. Many local students opt to go to Gilbert A. Dater High School or Walnut Hills High School. Niche gives both Rees E. Price Elementary and Dater High School a C grade, and Walnut Hills earns an A-plus. Students can also apply by audition to attend the School for Creative and Performing Arts, which earns a B from Niche. In 2022, the SCPA earned U.S. News Best High School status, ranking nationally in the top 40% of high schools.
North Fairmount students attend Rees E. Price Academy and the school serves PK-6.
C rated Gilbert A. Dater High School serves students in North Fairmount.
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New parks blend recreation with eco-friendly design
North Fairmount’s central attraction is the new Lick Run Greenway, stretching between and under freeways that are lined with vintage multistory buildings and forest buffer. Pedestrian bridges allow access to more than a mile of paved walking trails meandering past basketball courts and playscapes. In 2015, the MSD also installed two rain gardens between Linden and Beekman streets, using native plants, gravel and soils to absorb and clean stormwater. Designed to complement the surrounding natural beauty, the gardens are unfenced and open to the public. They should, however, be treated with caution during storms as they can hold several inches of rain. Residents also enjoy a playground and paved and natural walking trails at St. Clair Heights, found at the elevated end of Fairmount Avenue.
The basketball courts in Lick Run Greenway are very popular amongst North Fairmount residents.
A newly built children's playground is also very popular amongst North Fairmount residents.
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Retail options include mini-marts and al fresco restaurants
While you won’t find fine dining or large-name grocers right within North Fairmount’s streetscapes, residents can pick up convenience groceries at local mini-marts and reach a Walmart Supercenter just 5 miles west. Nearby, Camp Washington Chili is a favorite go-to for spicy bowls, and a few miles south in East Price Hill, locals can dine al fresco with a sweeping Cincinnati skyline view at Incline Public House.
Food marts and convenience stores can be found on Queen City Avenue of North Fairmount.
Many North Fairmount residents head down to the Family Dollar for essentials.
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Crime and Safety
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North Fairmount
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Fairmount Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Fairmount, Cincinnati sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in North Fairmount, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $68,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Check out this 2 bedroom/1 bath home! This home is currently being used as a rental. It needs some TLC but will make a great addition to your investment portfolio! Being sold As Is.
Excellent rehab or investment opportunity. The home is part of a portfolio that can be sold separate or together. Roof, electric and plumbing were updated within the last 2 years.
Affordable small lot ready for your vision - perfect for a starter home. Convenient location. Utilities available at the street, buyer to verify. Call for details. Seller is requiring proof of funds with all offers. Cash only.
Vacant residential lot located in North Fairmont, offering a great opportunity to build your next home or investment property. Previously improved with a single-family residence, this parcel may offer convenient access to existing utilities (buyer to verify). Bring your vision and explore the possibilities this property has to offer!
Spacious lot for building your dream home. Excellent investment opportunity for future development. There was an Income Residential with 4 units (Quadruplex) previously located on this site.
Owner-Occupant or Investor opportunity with immediate income and future upside. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is approx 1,083 finished sf and features a roof just 3 years old and is currently tenant occupied on a month-to-month lease at $850/month, providing flexibility for rental optimization or owner occupancy. Solid rental footprint with low-maintenance appeal, ideal for buy-and-hold investors
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