$253,088Average Value$285Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
A mid-century suburban outpost 25 miles from Cincinnati
The community of "Pleasant Run is a quiet neighborhood," says Helen Tracey-Noren, a communications specialist for Colerain Township. A growing suburban outpost in Forest Park, Ohio, Pleasant Run is a blend of mid-century family homes, spacious lawns and the occasional church steeple. The local green space, Triple Creek Park, is where Little League teams practice tossing the ball around and ducklings gather by the fishing pond each spring. "A lot of our staff live there because they like the closeness of the community,” says Tracey-Noren. Small ice cream shops and garden centers — where locals can pick up red-bowed wreaths during the holiday season — line Pleasant Avenue, one of this community's main thoroughfares. Pleasant Avenue is also a nearly direct route taking residents to the neighboring city of Fairfield, just 4 miles north. For those who need to commute into Cincinnati, about 25 miles away, can take Interstate 275, which borders this community, about a 30-minute drive via car.
Large homes line the streets of Pleasant Run.
Quaint homes can be found throughout Pleasant Run.
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Modest single-family homes built between the 1960s and ‘90s
With the exception of condo units in Regency Square Court, which can go for prices in the mid-$100,000s, Pleasant Run consists primarily of single-family homes built between the early 1960s and the early ‘90s. Architecture is reflective of the era; there are split-levels, bi-levels and ranch-style houses with single-car garages on flat, winding streets. Lots typically are around a quarter of an acre, which means enough room for above-ground swimming pools and small gardens, and most homes are priced between $150,000 and $300,000. The last few years have also seen new construction along Houston Road, and brand-new single-family houses are typically priced in the high $200,000s. The neighborhood has a 3 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, which is below the national average of 4.
Split level homes are popular throughout Pleasant Run.
Many homes in Pleasant Run offer large front yards.
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Fishing, sledding and Disc Golf in local parks
“We’re known for our parks around here,” says Natalie Decker, who works with Coldwell Banker. Fisherman cast their lines out for catfish in Triple Creek Park, which also has several softball fields and a playground. For a peaceful walk, the Huntergreen Walking Path is another option that encircles a small pond. For those looking for more extensive hiking trails, they'll find them at the nearby Richardson Forest Preserve. “Because Fairfield parks are closer, many people go there, too,” adds Tracey-Noren. The sledding hill at William Harbin Park is active on snow days, and there’s also a disc golf course, a new playground and a splash pad in the works. About 3 miles away, Decker says she’s a regular at the Winton Woods Golf Course.
Harbin Park in Pleasant Run features a disc golf course.
Triple Creek Park in Pleasant Run offers walking trails and great views.
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Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt at the Germania Society of Cincinnati
Pleasant Run is also home to the Germania Society of Cincinnati, a social club that hosts various cultural events throughout the year. There are combat tournaments, a wide variety of German beers (or “biers”) and sausage booths at Oktoberfest in August, which Tracy-Noren says “Is the second-largest, besides the one held in downtown Cincinnati.” The November Christkindlmarkt has been a Pleasant Run tradition for generations, complete with Glühwein, carriage rides and St. Nicholaus. Other events include the Summer Biergarten Series and Fish Fry in February. Colerain Park also hosts a summer entertainment series. The calendar consists of free movie nights, concerts and Shakespeare performances on the outdoor stage.
College Credit Plus and Junior Planning Day at Northwest High School
Students are incorporated into the Northwest Local School District, where they can attend Pleasant Run Elementary and Pleasant Run Middle, which Niche grades a C-plus and a C, respectively, before moving on to Northwest High School, which also earns a C-plus. In 2024, the Northwest Local School District voted to merge Colrain and Northwest, which will mean the construction of a brand new high school in the coming years. Students can earn college and high school credit at the same time through the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program, and 11th graders take part in Junior Planning Day every spring, attending career fairs, college fairs and college planning presentations.
Northwest High School
Pleasant Run Elementary School is part of the Northwest Local School District.
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Shopping plazas and malls in Fairfield and Northgate
At The Dip, located along Pleasant Avenue on the way to Fairfield, soft-serve ice cream, BBQ pork and hot dogs are enjoyed at roadside picnic tables. Further up the street, there’s a Kroger in the Fairfield Center Mall and restaurants like Om India, which is popular for takeout. More retail options like Meijer and JCPenney can be found to the south in Stone Creek Towne Center Shopping Mall, and there’s also Northgate Square and Northgate Mall on either side of Colerain Avenue, which both contain dozens of national chain options.
Pleasant Run locals have access to many retail stores.
Get the latest electronics at Best Buy in Pleasant Run.
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Proximity to Interstate 275
“What’s so great about Pleasant Run is that it’s near I-275, so you can just hop on the freeway and be on your way,” says Tracey-Noren. The 275 connects to Interstates 75 and 74, which in turn lead to Cincinnati, less than 25 miles away. Public transit options are limited in Pleasant Run, and most residents rely on their own cars to make the trip to Queen City. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, from which planes fly nonstop to over 50 locations, is about 35 miles from the neighborhood across the Ohio River, and medical care is a 5-mile drive away at Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the country.
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Parks in this Area
Point Pleasant Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Soccer
Clippard Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Huffman Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Schottelkotte Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Harbin Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Clifford George Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Triple Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
56 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
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5.0Niche User
12/17/2015Niche Review
The quality of housing is great.
3.0Niche User
4/25/2016Niche Review
If I was to have my own children I prefer not to raise them here, it is close to areas where shootings and other crimes are too common and the education system is not effective
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pleasant Run
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant Run Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Run, Forest Park sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Run, Forest Park over the last 12 months is $667,000, up 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming 3 bed 1 bath brick ranch home nestled on a cul-de-sac street in a well-established neighborhood, next to many amenities & has easy access to highway 275!! This home is offering an eat-in kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and SS appliances! Newer flooring, freshly painted, new trim, updated bathroom and fixtures throughout! You will have lots of extra space in the huge unfinished
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,346
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,216
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,384
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
22.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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