Miamitown is quiet but has direct interstate access to Cincinnati
Originally a milling town on the Great Miami River, Miamitown has stayed quiet despite bordering Interstate 74, about 20 minutes outside Cincinnati. “It's a pretty cool location because when you go off any other exit, you've got giant companies and stores,” says Realtor Brian Leisgang, the team leader of The Leisgang Group with Keller Williams Advisors. “Here, you get off the highway, and it feels like you're back in the 1950s." A small main street has mom and pop shops, and community events include a car show put on by the local historical society. "I think you'll probably see more things getting developed here in the future, because it’s literally right off the highway,” Leisgang says.
Rustic streets lined with vintage homes have limited inventory
Miamitown's streets have a rustic feel with mature trees, vintage homes and a lack of sidewalks. Most properties were built in the early 1900s, with some added later in the 1980s and '90s. "You've got a lot of older homes, and there are no new builds," says Lisa McCarthy, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and a west side native. Homes rarely come on the market. In recent years, only two properties have been sold, with prices varying from $250,000 for a renovated ranch home to $600,000 for a 1990s house with two pole barns. A good portion of residents rent at Miamiview Apartments.
The Great Miami River has flooded in the past, particularly in the lowland north and south of Miamitown. According to FirstStreet.org, the risk of flooding in the area is major.
Career and college prep programs at Harrison High School
Kids attend Miami Whitewater Elementary School, which gets a B-plus from Niche. Then it's on to Harrison Junior School, rated B-minus, and William Henry Harrison High, rated C-plus. All three schools are located on the same campus in Harrison, about 6 miles away. Students at Harrison High can take College Credit Plus courses and career-focused programs in fields like engineering, business or law.
Sports fields and natural attractions at Miami Whitewater Forest
Within a few minutes, residents can reach a variety of sports complexes. Miami Whitewater Soccer Complex has 16 fields and sits next to the popular Simmonds Family Dog Park. Farwick Fields is best known for its Little Fenway ball diamond, named after the famous Red Sox ballpark. "It's got a wall that makes it kind of look like Fenway Park," Leisgang explains. Little Fenway is the site of the annual Miamitown Skyline Firework Festival, a family event with face painting and outdoor games. Golf enthusiasts might also enjoy proximity to Miami View Golf Club, a private country club with an on-site restaurant. Indoor recreation options include a virtual golf simulator and a nearby shooting range.
Miamitown is also less than 10 minutes from Mitchel Memorial Forest and Miami Whitewater Forest, two county parks with miles of hiking trails. Miami Whitewater Forest is larger, offering horseback riding trails, a disc golf course, dog parks and a lake for fishing and paddleboarding.
Dining options include live music, patios and local charm
In the heart of the community, Ari & Mia's Small Town Café owned by a local couple, and is known for homestyle cooking and a dog-friendly patio. "That's a really cute little restaurant," says McCarthy. "They named it after their daughters." Right across the river, Blue Bell Beach is a local dive bar with live music nights, pool tables and an outdoor volleyball court in the summer. A mile south, Kreimer's Bier Haus is a regional attraction for its extensive beer selection and live music at the riverside patio. The restaurant's themed décor makes it feel like a mix between a cottage and a castle.
Dollar General is the only local grocery store option. Locals can head into Harrison, 5 miles northwest, to find a Kroger and more restaurant options.
Direct interstate access to Cincinnati, Dayton and Indianapolis
Miamitown is directly north of the interchange for Interstates 74 and 275, allowing commuters to travel directly to work. Downtown Cincinnati is just over 15 miles away, typically a 20-minute trip on I-74. There's a local Park and Ride parking lot where carpoolers can meet up and safely leave their cars before heading into the city. Commuters might also head 5 miles up to Harrison to catch the commuter Metro bus that runs directly into the city. Dayton is about an hour north on I-275, and Indianapolis is about 90 minutes on I-74.
Closer to home, Miamitown is surrounded by several industrial and manufacturing businesses. The nearest hospital, TriHealth Group Health – Western Ridge, is just 3 miles over the river.
Written By
Catherine Lashley
