Beautiful Main Street, excellent schools and a laundry list of parks
Located 16 miles east of Cincinnati, the community of Milford is a bustling neighborhood that gives residents the best of both worlds. Whether someone is looking to be near a busy shopping and dining area or prefers a house on more spacious lot with additional privacy, Milford has it all. In recent years, Milford's popularity has increased in part because of its laid-back feel. “The atmosphere is unique for this area,” says Sarah Ragle, a Realtor with Cutler Real Estate and a resident of the area for 15 years. “You get a suburban pace of life with a small city vibe.” Milford’s Main Street area includes boutique shops and an impressive handful of restaurants perfect for a weekend afternoon. Or for those families with children, a highly-rated school system and plenty of public park spaces, adds to this community's appeal.
Milford is a green neighborhood located 16 miles from downtown Cincinnati.
Milford residents are often walking and biking around utilizing many of the town's amenities.
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Spend an afternoon on Main Street
Locals enjoy spending the weekends strolling along Old Milford's Main Street. “You could spend a whole day just stopping into the little shops and enjoying the food here,” says Ragle. This part of town is a true throwback. Striped awnings shade the sidewalks while small signs hang above storefronts announcing their wares. Most businesses here are housed in former historic buildings, dating back to the early 1900s. Little Miami Brewing Company is one of these go-to spots. Started by two Cincinnati natives, this brewery sits on the Little Miami River and regularly hosts concerts in their event center. For something to eat, The Governor, combines East Coast diner classics with global flavors and was featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Their signature dish is the Mo’s Rice Bowl, which is topped with grilled halloumi cheese and a sunny egg. Another favorite spot for residents is The Book Matters, an independent bookstore on Main. For all of their daily necessities, folks can opt to head over to the River’s Edge shopping center where they'll find big box stores like Target and Walmart For groceries, there are also multiple Kroger’s located throughout the community.
Residents of Milford are often busy on Main Street.
The Governor is a modern diner Milford residents love to frequent.
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From the Easter Eggstravaganza to Frontier Days
Milford goes all out for events throughout the year. Every Easter, they host an Easter Eggstravaganza at Riverside Park, which includes Easter egg hunts with a visit from an Easter bunny on a fire truck. In May, Milford has a 3-day festival called Frontier Days. The event includes a variety of fun for children, live bands and a maker's market.
Milford has a small town vibe the perks of unique family-owned restaurants and retails.
Milford shows beauty in many ways throughout the community.
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From townhouses and older homes to ranch-style and new-traditional homes
One of the more popular sections of this neighborhood sits within a 4-square-mile area of Old Milford. The area begins with the Main Street area and borders the Little Miami River. This part of the neighborhood has a grid system and tree-lined sidewalks, making it easily walkable. Prospective homebuyers will find single-family homes dating back to the early 1900s as well as townhouse styles, ranging in price from $225,000 to $715,000. As homebuyers expand their search further east from Old Milford, the streets become more suburban, with mature tree cover, extensive lawns and cul-de-sacs. Homes on this side of the neighborhood range from ranch-styles to new traditional designs that sell for between $750,000 and $1.5 million. While the Old Milford sector is friendly to walkers, the rest of the neighborhood is spread out and requires residents to have a car. As for crime, Milford received a Crime Score of 3 out of 10 from the CAP Index, slightly lower than the national average.
Housing in Milford has homes dating back to the early 1900's.
Ranch renovated homes are prevalent in Milford.
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Students attend the Milford Exempted Village School District
Students here attend schools within the Milford Exempted Village School District, which earned an overall A-minus grade from Niche. Children can start at one of three schools, Pattison Elementary, Charles L. Seipelt Elementary or Meadowview Elementary, all of which earned an A-minus rating from Niche. From there, students may head to Milford Junior High, which received a B-plus from Niche. In ninth grade, students attend Milford Senior High School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche and has a Service Recognition Program that empowers students to engage in community service opportunities with local non-profits related to their classroom curriculum. As for private school options, Milford Christian Academy serves kindergarten through 12th grade and earned an A-minus grade from Niche.
Pattison Elementary in Milford received an A- on their Overall Niche Grade.
Milford Junior High in Milford is named the best Claremont County Public Middle School by Niche.
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Parks and playgrounds to enjoy
When it’s time to play, residents head to Miami Meadows Park, about 5 miles from Main Street. This expansive green space has multiple grass soccer fields and baseball diamonds, where residents can participate in organized sports or pull together friends for a game. The park also has a lake, where visitors can fish on a catch-and-release basis. Residents can also bring their dog to make friends at the dog park. Parents have many choices when it comes to playgrounds for their kids. Along with the countless parks in the neighborhood, the neighborhood has an Urban Trail System, a 4-mile trail that goes on a loop around the Main Street area and is perfect for bikers and runners alike. When the weather isn’t cooperating, residents can head to Scene 75 Entertainment Center, where they have a massive arcade, go-cart track and a restaurant, all indoors.
The Milford Trail Head is a scenic biking/walking trail in Milford.
Autumn colors surround a peaceful lake with a fountain in Milford.
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Less than 20 miles from Downtown Cincinnati
Residents who must commute to Downtown Cincinnati are looking at a 16-mile drive via Route 50. Public transportation is available in the neighborhood from the Mohawk Trail stop. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, otherwise known as the Metro, has a Milford Express that runs from the Mohawk Trail stop to Downtown in less than an hour. Residents with a vacation on the schedule are looking at a 28-mile drive to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. TriHealth Kenwood is a 6-mile drive from Milford for those needing medical attention.
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On average, homes in Milford, OH sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Milford, OH over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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