A variety of homes, remarkable schools and outdoor spaces
Just 22 miles from Downtown Cincinnati, the union of well-built homes, exceptional schools and an array of outdoor options have attracted homebuyers. Residents looking into the quiet and private neighborhood of Union can find anything from small ranches to larger estates, all that sit on larger plots of land in comparison to neighborhoods closer to the city. Children attend Boone County Schools, which are well-regarded in the area. One can’t talk about Union without talking about its proximity to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and Boone County Arboretum, both of which give residents immense space to take in nature.
From ranch styles and bi-levels to new traditional homes
From single-family dwellings to townhouses and condominiums, housing styles in Union can vary. Single-family homes typically come as ranch-style, bi-level or new-traditional styles. These homes have sold for between $115,000 for a small ranch-style home up to $2.7 million for an expansive estate sitting on 48 acres of land. Union homes have more land than the neighborhoods closer to the city, giving residents a bit more privacy. With more land comes less walkability. Union is a car-dependent community backed up by its Walk Score of 0 out of 100. Condominiums and townhouses are another popular option, with most in the eastern portion of the neighborhood. These properties have sold for between $160,000 and $430,000. As for crime, the CAP Index gave Union a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, well below the national average.
Ranch-style homes are common in Union.
Union has many new-traditional style homes.
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Students attend Boone County Schools
As for education, Boone County Schools has 16 elementary, six middle, and seven high schools, including three technical education and college preparatory institutions. Depending on where residents fall in the county dictates where kids go to school. For example, students may start at Longbranch Elementary School, which earned an A grade from Niche. From there, they would move on to Ballyshannon Middle School, which received an A-minus from Niche. In ninth grade, students would head to Randall K. Cooper High School, which also earned an A-minus grade from Niche. The principal at Randall K. Cooper High sends a weekly newsletter to parents to keep them informed of everything happening at the school. As for private school options, residents may send their children to Saint Timothy Catholic School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade.
Longbranch Elementary School in Union earned an A grade from Niche.
Ballyshannon Middle School in Union received an A-minus from Niche.
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Less than 25 miles from Downtown Cincinnati
For those with wanderlust, Union offers plenty of ways to travel. Interstate 71 runs on the eastern border of the neighborhood and provides residents easy access to Downtown Cincinnati. Commuters looking to make the trip into Downtown Cincinnati are looking at a 22-mile drive. “It’s so conveniently located that you can get to Lexington in an hour. You can be to Louisville in an hour and 15 minutes, so it lets you explore the rest of the state,” says Teresa Gillum, a Realtor with the My Home Team of Keller Williams Realty. For those looking to go further than those places, Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati International Airport is a 14-mile drive north. For medical attention, St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital is a 7-mile drive.
Sandwiches and wraps with outdoor seating at Kitchen 1883
Residents enjoy heading to Kitchen 1883 for their unique American fare. Customers can chow down on anything from their BBQ pork sandwich to their salmon Caesar wrap in their outdoor seating area. The Farmstand Market & Café is another American option, offering anything from ‘farmwiches’ to burgers and a variety of meats. Just a few miles north, residents can head to Florence to shop at Costco, Barnes & Noble and T.J. Maxx. Kroger Marketplace, off U.S. Highway 42, offers locals a spot to fill up their pantries.
Union residents enjoy heading to Kitchen 1883 for their unique American fare.
The Farmstand Market & Café offers farm to table dinners in Union.
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Get on the Ohio River from Boone’s Landing Marina
“From Big Bone State Park to the Boone County Arboretum with new pickleball courts and game fields, you will find the perfect weekend place to hang,” says Cindy Shetterly, a Realtor with the Cindy Shetterly Team of Keller Williams Realty. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site has over 4 miles of hiking trails and allows visitors to camp overnight. There are even kept bison on site, calling back to when they freely roamed the area. Closer to the heart of the neighborhood, residents can walk the botanical gardens at Boone County Arboretum, where there are also 12 athletic fields. For a more rural nature experience, Middle Creek Park has eight miles of unpaved hiking and horse trails. Trekkers can rest at the picnic tables and admire wildflowers in the spring. The neighborhood of Union also connects to the Ohio River on its western end. To enjoy this waterway, residents can go to Boone’s Landing Marina, just south of the neighborhood. Facilities include pontoon summer docking, boat storage, fishing and launch points for kayaking and canoeing.
Boone`s Landing Marina in Union has direct water access to the Ohio River.
Near Union, Middle Creek Park has eight miles of unpaved hiking and horse trails.
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City of Union events
The City of Union puts on various community events throughout the year. Every Easter the city puts on an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages six to 12. In the fall, the city puts on its Bourbon in the Bluegrass event, where residents can enjoy a variety of fall activities, including, of course, Bourbon.
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