Beechwood Ave, North Avondale

Beechwood Ave. is a pretty accurate representation of North Avondale as a whole. It's much like its neighbor, Rose Hill, in that its lined with nice homes with well-kept yards and long driveways. While the neighborhood was once considered prestigious and upscale, its proximity to the crime in Avondale and other nearby neighborhoods has somewhat lowered its reputation--and its safety record. When I lived on Beechwood in the early 1990s, it was considered a very safe place to live if you stayed within the confines of the street. Today, people have become more cautious. If moving to this street, I would probably recommend a security system for the house.

I don't mean to scare anyone off, though! Beechwood is truly a beautiful street. The people living here are extremely diverse, which makes for an interesting and fun neighborhood. Because of NANA, the North Avondale Neighborhood Association, people on this street have really gotten to know each other and become close. There are often events such as block parties and other get-togethers, and NANA has also instituted a neighborhood watch to help keep the crime rate low.

Beechwood Ave. is very close to the North Avondale Montessori School, the New School, Xavier University, Burton Public School, Zion Temple Christian Academy, Shiloh Preparatory School, and Cincinnati Christian College. Other nearby schools not in North Avondale include Roger Bacon Catholic High School, the SCPA - School for Creative & Performing Arts, St. Ursula, University of Cincinnati, Walnut Hills High School, and the Summit Country Day, among many others.

As I said in an earlier post, North Avondale’s location near downtown Cincinnati has its perks. In fact, many of Cincinnati’s schools, shopping areas, and recreational facilities are easily accessible. The Cincinnati Zoo, the ballpark, the Art Museum, the football stadium, Music Hall, CVG Airport, and Newport on the Levee are minutes away, as are countless other entertainment and shopping opportunities. Within North Avondale itself you’ll find the Avon Nature Center, the NANA Community Center, six public park areas, and more than 15 religious institutions.

Overall, I highly recommend Beechwood Ave. as a beautiful place to live and raise a family. It's full of charm and lovely people, and is conveniently located near many of Cincinnati's best amenities.