Taylor Mill offers high-quality homes and schools near Cincinnati
Named after a mill on Banklick Creek in the early 1800s, the city of Taylor Mill has developed close to Cincy. “People choose to live there because of the location. It’s convenient to downtown Cincinnati while being a suburb,” Melissa Jakubowski with eXp Realty and over 15 years of experience in the area. Taylor Mill displays well-groomed cul-de-sacs of newer homes, a highly-rated school district and a tight-knit community with regular social events.
Winding streets of single-family homes and autumn trees
Located in northern Kentucky, Taylor Mill is mostly composed of winding roads of single-family homes for a residential feel. Some developments have sidewalks, but a car is still needed to get around town. Houses often come with driveways, attached garages and larger lots, some over an acre in size and surrounded by mature trees for eye-catching fall foliage. “Overall, the housing tends to be affordable with a good mix of styles,” Jakubowski says. Prospective buyers can choose between newer construction with colonial features, ranch-style houses and bungalows. Sales prices can range between $176,000 for a bungalow to $485,000 for a newer house.
Kenton County schools offer advanced programs for high achievers
Students in Taylor Mill go to Kenton County School District, which earns a B-plus according to Niche. Schools include Taylor Mill Elementary School, Woodland Middle School and Scott High School. The elementary school has a B-plus grade, the middle school also has a B-plus and the high school earns a B-minus on Niche. The high school offers the Prep and Prep+ Acceleration Program, a more rigorous curriculum for students with high academic achievement.
Pioneer and Pride parks offer creekside trails and rolling hills
Locals can access a few recreation spots for outdoor and indoor activities. Pioneer Park has many walking trails next to Banklick Creek, plus a playground and athletic fields for baseball and soccer. At Pride Park, there’s a memorial dedicated to the Volunteer Fire Department, a playground and picnic pavilions. Much of the land was once a sheep farm, so the park trails weave through rolling hills. For those who prefer the indoors, go to Planet Fitness with two stories of equipment for gym workouts.
Local spots like Knuk-N-Futz and Biggby Coffee draw regulars
Residents can choose from a wide selection of retail and restaurants throughout the community. To stock up on the week’s groceries, locals head to Remke for a small chain supermarket or Grocery Bag for a little convenience store. “There are several restaurants in the area that are good. The first that comes to mind is Knuk-N-Futz, a sports bar restaurant,” Jakubowski says. Knuk-N-Futz is best known for wings and hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. For a morning pick-me-up, residents visit Biggby Coffee, which offers pastries and drinks in a cheerful interior ideal for relaxing or working. The area also has large chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, O’Charley’s and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Pride Park hosts movie nights, summer concerts and food events
With a close-knit atmosphere, Taylor Mill hosts many regular community events in Pride Park. During Tasty Tuesdays, people can order from a rotation of diverse food trucks to try new foods. Residents can go to Friday Night Movies with a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to watch a film when the sun goes down. At Summer Concerts, fans of live music can listen to local bands.
Transit options include TANK buses and driving Taylor Mill Road
About 10 miles from downtown Cincinnati, residents can easily commute to the big city via Taylor Mill Road. For adventures in the city, day-trippers can visit Krohn Conservatory and Findlay Market. As for public transportation options, they can take a Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky bus.
