Historic homes and a new greenway in South Fairmount
In Cincinnati, there’s a rivalry between East and West. “You’ll often hear sayings like ‘West Side, best side,’” says Doug Spitz, Lead Realtor at DWELL513. “There’s loyalties. If you live here, you tend to stay here forever,” he adds. South Fairmount, which is home to just over 2,000 people, is on the western banks of Mill Creek, less than 4 miles from the heart of downtown. Of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods, it’s one of the more densely packed — the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, or Section 8, has created affordable housing throughout the community. Public playgrounds and basketball courts are connected via the Lick Run Greenway, which intersects South Fairmount, and corner markets stock pantry staples. In general, Spitz speaks to the culture of kindness throughout the city. “We have a genuinely welcoming and interesting population of people here,” he says. “People are always ready to embrace and say thank you and please, or deliver your coffee with a genuine ‘How’s your day going?’”
The South Fairmount neighborhood has almost 900 homes.
Lick Run Greenway has a 1.5-mile long paved trail.
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Late 19th-century and early 20th-century homes built on steep hills
Some homes in South Fairmount date back to the late 1800s, and most were built prior to 1920. There’s a mix of Italianates, Victorians and bungalows, and cars park in narrow driveways or on the street. “West side is often hillier, and the roads are less direct,” says Real Broker’s Brad Acree, who specializes in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. He notes that people know to slow down on hills after winter snow flurries. Sale prices range from around $35,000 to about $215,00, with the lower end of the spectrum often representing investment properties.
Many homebuyers choose South Fairmount due to the affordable housing in the neighborhood.
The average South Fairmount home was built in the early 1900s.
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South Fairmount students can enroll in Cincinnati Public Schools
Neighborhood kids can enroll in the Cincinnati Public Schools, which offers open enrollment and is home to various magnet programs. Nearby options include Rees E. Price Academy for prekindergarten through sixth grade and Hughes STEM High School. Both schools earned C grades from Niche, and students at Hughes STEM High School are divided into a preparatory academy for grades seven through nine and a Professional Academy for grades 10, 11 and 12. There are four STEM-centric pathways: Health Sciences, Plant and Animal Sciences, Software Development and Engineering Futures. The high school is next to the University of Cincinnati, and some students pursue dual enrollment classes.
The student population of Rees E. Price Academy is 503 and the school serves PK-6.
Hughes STEM High School
The AP® participation rate at Hughes STEM High School is 26%.
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Recreation along the Lick Run Greenway
The City of Cincinnati invested over $100 million in constructing the Lick Run Greenway, a paved trail system surrounded by basketball courts, a splash pad and a playground. The project was completed in 2021 and now hosts community events like scavenger hunts, yoga workshops and cornhole on Earth Day. Historic markings along the trail pay homage to long-ago landmarks like the Fairmount Mills factory and Fairmount Brewery.
Lick Run Greenway features basketball courts and two shelters.
Lick Run Greenway visitors can visit the original sites of the Fairmount Mills factory and Fairmount Brewery.
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Convenience stores in South Fairmount and big box stores in Western Hills Square
Several businesses are located throughout South Fairmount, including laundromats, auto parts stores and Family Dollar for household items. Andreas Grocery, at the corner of Westwood Avenue and Quebec Road, is stocked with dry and canned goods. A taco truck sometimes parks outside. For larger grocery runs, there’s a Walmart Supercenter and Kroger in Western Hills Square.
South Fairmount shoppers browse clothes, home goods, and groceries at Walmart.
Bargain hunters in South Fairmount visit Family Dollar for value priced goods.
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Residents ride metro buses downtown
Cincinnati is less than 4 miles from South Fairmount, and it’s common for residents to rely on the public bus system. There are stops along Harrison Avenue, Westwood Avenue and Queen City Avenue. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is about 15 miles, or a little over 20 minutes, away, and there’s medical care 3 miles from the neighborhood at Mercy Health - Queen City Medical Center. Cincinnati is known as a hub for healthcare, and other facilities include The Christ Hospital in Mount Auburn and Cincinnati Children’s in Avondale.
Higher-than-average crime scores and assistance from local nonprofits
South Fairmount’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 9 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Rates for some violent crimes are as high as 10 out of 10. Local nonprofits provide services for community members in need; there’s a Southwest Ohio branch of Meals on Wheels, and the Cincinnati ReUse Center’s Youth Fair Chance Program helps Hamilton County residents aged 18 to 25 find jobs.
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On average, homes in South Fairmount, Cincinnati sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Fairmount, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $95,500, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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