Charming Cincinnati suburb with spacious outdoor spaces and a popular country club
Homebuyers who want to settle down away from the busy streets of Cincinnati don’t have to travel far. The coveted neighborhood of Covedale is a secluded oasis just 8 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The area feels separate from the city but close enough for residents to enjoy everything the city has to offer. “Covedale is super charming and welcoming,” says Maria Nicholls, a Realtor with Hoeting Realtors. Because of its variety of home types, creative school programs, spacious outdoor spaces and popular country clubs, Covedale has become a popular Cincinnati suburb.
From Tudors and Georgian homes to brick ranch-style homes
Along Neeb Road, storybook Tudors and elegant Georgian houses are common, while Sylved Lane leads you past brick ranch-style homes. As homebuyers travel down Sidney Road several streets away, architectural designs become even more diverse. Homes in the neighborhood have sold for between $100,000 to $500,000. “It’s an older suburb, so you’ll see a good variation of home styles and lots,” says Alicia Stoughton, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. “It’s a great area for first-time homebuyers.” While most Covedale homes are beloved midcentury structures, there is still plenty of room for growth or downsizing. On the west side of the neighborhood, new development Sycamore Gables offers 20 empty-nester lots and 14 estate lots, complete with two ponds, and natural beauty abounds with mature trees. While sidewalks line some neighborhood streets, residents rely on cars to get around, backed up by Covedale’s Walk Score of 10 out of 100. As for crime, Covedale received a Crime Score of 3 out of 10 from the CAP Index, which is lower than the national average.
Storybook Tudor homes are a common sight in Covedale.
Elegant Georgian houses can be found in Covedale.
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Split among two school districts
Students in the area attend one of two public school systems: Oak Hills Local School District or the Cincinnati City School District. Students may start at Covedale School, which earned a C grade from Niche and is one of five elementary schools in the Cincinnati school system to be a part of a project that is a collaboration between GE Aviation and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) project. From there, students may move on to either Gilbert A. Dater High School or Western Hills High School, both of which earned a C grade from Niche. Both schools offer a Public Safety and Emergency Medical Services program to prepare students for careers as first responders. As for private school options, residents could send their children to either Seton High School or Elder High School, both of which earned an A-minus grade from Niche.
Covedale School serves students in grades K-6.
Dater High School near Covedale offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program.
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Fields, trails and a playground
Just 7 miles from Covedale is Mount Airy Forest, Cincinnati’s largest park at 1,459 acres. It’s home to the only wheelchair-accessible public treehouse in the state. Visitors can also play disc golf or take their dogs out to socialize at the dog park. Residents have four fields available at St. Antoninus Fields, located within the neighborhood, for baseball or softball games. Along with a baseball field at Bosken Park, residents can take their children to the playground with swings. The park also has picnic tables and a shelter perfect for a weekend barbecue. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy time at Bender Mountain Preserve, which includes various trails through the protected nature preserve.
Near Covedale, Mount Airy Forest has Ohio’s only wheelchair accessible public treehouse.
Covedale residents can play disc golf at Mount Airy Forest.
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From chili at Price Hill Chili Family Restaurant to gyros at Sebastian’s
Residents can access shopping and eateries on Anderson Ferry Road. While Glenway Crossing Shopping Center and Western Hills Marketplace house many big-box names and franchises, small businesses dot the area. Price Hill Chili Family Restaurant is a popular neighborhood spot for what its name suggests. “They have great chili,” Nicolls says. “It competes with the famous Skyline chili and Gold Star Chili here in Cincinnati.” Diane’s Restaurant keeps locals grounded by offering homestyle cooking in a warm atmosphere. “We’re very family-oriented,” says Dana West, the restaurant’s operations manager. A local himself, West says residents enjoy bowling at Western Bowl up Glenway Avenue or heading west past Miami Heights for motor racing action at Edgewater Park. Across the street from Diane’s, Cincinnati staple and German bakery Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli has dozens of delicious desserts. Around the corner, Sebastian’s has been attracting customers with the mouthwatering smells of classic Greek fare since 1976. For groceries, there is an ALDI, Walmart Supercenter and a Kroger just east of the neighborhood.
Near Covedale, Price Hill Chili is one of the best places to get authentic Cincinnati chili.
Sebastian’s in Covedale serves classic Greek fare.
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Short commute to downtown Cincinnati
Commuters looking to commute into downtown Cincinnati are looking at an 8-mile drive from Covedale. Public transportation is available from the Glenway Crossing Transit Center, where the Metro bus system has a stop. Those heading on vacation can head to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is 20 miles from the neighborhood. Mercy Health Queen City Medical Center is conveniently located just east of Covedale for residents needing medical attention.
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts knows precisely how to put on a show. Housed in a former cinema, this regional theater produces musicals, plays and events for all ages to enjoy year-round. These shows are traditionally on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
This former cinema is now the home of the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts produces musicals, plays and events for all ages.
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Play a round at Western Hills Country Club
When residents are not commuting to the city for work or running errands on Glenway Avenue, they can get a round of golf at Western Hills Country Club, a Covedale staple since 1912. Various amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a junior Olympic swimming pool, an outdoor patio, a book club and a group devoted to wine-tasting. Use of the country club is for members only.
Western Hills Country Club has been a Covedale staple since 1912.
Western Hills Country Club in Covedale has a junior Olympic swimming pool and an outdoor patio.
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