Cincinnati’s first suburb anchored by the area’s oldest active orthodox Jewish synagogue
Originally comprised of farmland, at the turn of the 20th century, the community of Golf Manor became the first suburb of the greater Cincinnati area. Incorporated in 1947, Golf Manor's heritage is showcased through its village's street names. Roads like Kellermann and Hammel Avenues, and Wiehe Road, all reflect the surnames of families that helped establish the neighborhood. Today, along these same streets, prospective buyers will find modest cottage-style homes on small plots of land (think 6,300 square feet) one right next to the other. Two local landmarks distinguish Golf Manor from the surrounding communities: the Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy and the Golf Manor Synagogue. The Academy, located less than 2 miles west from Golf Manor is a sports complex that offers seasonal baseball clinics and programming for kids throughout the year. While the Golf Manor Synagogue, on Stover Avenue, is the oldest active Orthodox Jewish synagogue in the Cincinnati area. "Pretty much anyone can go there. It’s a beautiful synagogue," says Dustin Walters, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. A handsome brown-brick building with large windows and a gambrel roof, the synagogue provides Jewish services for those within Golf Manor and from neighboring communities, like Amberley.
Cape Cods, bungalows and colonials on small plots of land
Living in Golf Manor means having close neighbors and little yardwork. The community was developed by creating small, 150-foot plots with 35-to-50-foot frontages. As a result, the area is brimming with modest homes featuring mid-century design influences, like red-brick bases, side-gabled roofs and underground garages. Home styles in Golf Manor range from the smaller Cape Cods, cottages and bungalows to moderately sized colonials. Homes here have sold for between $100,000 and $300,000. Most streets in Golf Manor include sidewalks which link residents to one another, but to get to local businesses, many use a car. As for crime, the CAP Index gave Golf Manor a Crime Score of 4 out of 10, on par with the national average.
Golf Manor features many cape cod type homes along it's streets.
Affordable bungalows are readily available along the streets of Golf Manor.
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Just 11 miles from Downtown Cincinnati
The community of Golf Manor is just 11 miles from Downtown Cincinnati, meaning it’s close to the metro area’s biggest attractions, like the Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens and the Hard Rock Casino. Commuters can also take advantage of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority bus system, also known as the Metro, from the nearby stop on Wiehe Road. For traveling a bit further, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is 23 miles away. The Bethesda North Hospital is just 9 miles away for those needing medical attention.
Golf Manor residents enjoy an evening at Great American Ball Park.
Golf Manor has full access to public transportation.
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Students attend the Cincinnati City School District
Students in Golf Manor are a part of the Cincinnati City School District, a choice school district, meaning parents can decide which schools their children attend. Kids in the neighborhood may attend Pleasant Ridge Montessori School for Pre-K through sixth grade, which earned a C-plus grade from Niche. The school hosts a variety of educational programs during the summer, such as Imago Nature Camp and Camp Invention. From there, students may head to Shroder High School, which serves sixth grade through 12th and received a C-minus grade from Niche. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati selected Shroder High School to partner with the JumpStart Theatre Program, which will help build the school’s theatre program. Golf Manor is also home to the Cincinnati Hebrew Day School, a Jewish Orthodox school offering secular and Judaic studies for students in grades K-8.
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
Shroder Paideia High School is a highly rated middle and high school located in Madisonville.
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From wings and burgers at Demetrios V to the Cincinnati Dinner Train
Locals look forward to meals at Demetrios V, a Greek restaurant serving American favorites. “It’s the local go-to spot for wings and burgers,” Walters says. “They do gravy cheese, which is awesome. Everything is made in-house.” Adventurists enjoy jumping aboard a 1940s-style railcar at the Cincinnati Dinner Train, which includes a three-hour, four-course meal that makes a round-trip excursion to the Cincinnati riverfront. Kenwood Towne Centre is only 4 miles from Golf Manor and includes stores like Dillard’s, Apple and Lululemon for an afternoon of shopping and walking. And when it's time to pick up ingredients for a home-cooked meal, there's the Save A Lot grocery store on Seymour Avenue.
Save a Lot is located right in the Golf Manor area.
For Greek foor in Golf Manor stop by Demetrios V.
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Kids learn America’s pastime at the Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy
For some time outdoors, residents can enjoy a picnic lunch at the local Volunteer Park. Afterward, they can burn off some calories at Harmon Field, a baseball park named after the first African American team member to play for the Cincinnati Reds. Along the neighborhood's border, is the Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy, an Major League Baseball (MLB) training facility for kids. The academy offers free, year-round baseball and softball training for children ages 4-18. For those interested in hitting the links, the Losantiville Country Club is also nearby, running through a section of the neighborhood. This members-only club has exclusive amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool and tennis and pickleball courts.
Enjoy some sunshine at Volunteer Park.
These two Golf Manor locals enjoy a round at Losantiville Country Club.
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Golf Manor community events
Golf Manor has plenty of community events to attend throughout the year. For example, in late October, the Golf Manor Police Department put on a Bengals Tailgate Party, which includes added fun from the Cincinnati Circus, a chili cookoff and a game watch-party. And in May, there's a Gravity Grand Prix, a community soapbox derby event for kids aged 7 to 17. This event is free, whether locals want to watch or try their hand at racing.
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