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Atlantic Avenue in Oakley runs from Edwards Road to Millsbrae Avenue. Atlantic Avenue features neatly maintained single family homes and a few apartment buildings at the Millsbrae end of the street. It is very convenient to I-71 and all of the shopping in the Oakley/Norwood/Hyde Park areas. The homes are fairly affordable as they are located in Oakley, which has decent homes for less than something similar would cost in nearby Hyde Park.

Edroy Court is a dead-end street in Oakley right off of Edwards Road. It is very unusual in that both sides are completely lined by 4-family apartment buildings. It is a quiet, tree-lined street with sidewalks on either side of the street. There is on street parking in front of the buildings; however, covered parking for the apartments runs behind the buildings and can be accessed off of Edwards Road. Edroy is conveniently located to the Rookwood Commons/Pavilion shopping area and access to I-71. The only problem I would foresee with living on Edroy is getting onto Edwards Road can, I'm sure, at times be difficult due to the heavy traffic. I also imagine this will only increase as with the continuing development across the street.

Seal Street in Oakley runs between Isabella and Mt. Vernon Avenues. Other than an entry into the multi-unit building that sits at the corner of Isabella and Seal, Seal doesn't offer any housing. Seal is pretty much just an access point from Isabella to Mt. Vernon. From Seal you see the yards of the houses on the adjacent streets of Isabella and Mt. Vernon. Seal also provides access points to parking for the adjacent homes.

Stonecreek Drive is one of three "streets" in the Brookstone Village Apartments in Oakley. Brookstone is a large luxury apartment complex that is conveniently located to I-71 and shopping areas. Stonecreek Drive has apartment buildings on one side and green space with power lines on the other side. Brookstone Village Apartments features many luxury amenities and offers many community events, such as their annual pool parties.

Stonebridge Drive is one of the three streets in the Brookstone Village Apartments complex. It is a large luxury apartment complex with a convenient Oakley location. Stonebridge Drive has apartment buildings on one side of it and power lines on the other. Brookstone Village Apartments features a clubhouse, fitness center, and resort style pool area among other amenities. The community is very popular with young professionals. Stonebridge Drive is within close proximity to shopping and interstate access.

Brookstone Drive is the main road of the Brookstone Village Apartments, a luxury apartment community located in Oakley off Ridge Road. Brookstone is a large apartment complex with one and two bedroom apartments. The community features a clubhouse, fitness center, and resort style pool area. The community is very popular with singles and young professionals. Brookstone has a variety of community activities, including large annual pool parties. Brookstone is conveniently located within close proximity of access to I-71. It is also close to the Center of Cincinnati shopping area and the Madison Road business district of Oakley.

Millsbrae Avenue in Oakley runs from Madison Road through to Robertson Avenue. It is a relatively quiet residential street. There are a variety of housing options from single-family homes and duplexes to multi-unit apartment buildings (the smaller and older variety.) The street is part of a walkable neighborhood, with sidewalks lining either side of the street. There is on street parking available. Most of the homes have driveways with detached garages, as they are older homes that pre-date the era of attached garages. The homes on Millsbrae are neatly maintained and, because they are in Oakley, are more affordable than similar sized and type of homes in nearby Hyde Park. You can typically get a home on Millsbrae for less than $200K.

Millsbrae is conveniently located for access to the Oakley business district on Madison Road, as well as the shopping of Oakley/Norwood at Rookwood Commons and Rookwood Pavilion and at the crossroads of Madison and Edwards Roads. It also provides easy access to I-71. Millsbrae is centrally located and in close proximity to Downtown Cincinnati, the major hospitals and universities, as well as the northern suburbs and the Kenwood shopping area. Just one exit up from where you get on I-71, there is the Center of Cincinnati shopping area that features a PetsMart, Target, Meijer's and Sam's Club.

Madeira is a very nice Cincinnati suburban community. It has a variety of different types of residences, offers great schools, and features a variety of local businesses. Madeira is nestled between the very affluent suburb of Indian Hill, the bustling Kenwood community, and just up the hill from Madisonville and Mariemont. You are within close proximity to I-71, which takes you to all parts of Cincinnati, including Downtown Cincinnati.

Madeira has a variety of different homes from small to large and from old to new. In between, there are a variety of price points, making Madeira an affordable place to live. Miami Avenue is the main business area of Madeira. It is very walkable. Along Miami Avenue in Madeira you will find a public library, grocery store, small local boutiques, and several restaurants. There are also several churches and schools located along Miami Avenue. You will find a lot of businesses concentrated along Miami where it meets Camargo. Madeira is a relatively quiet community with lots to offer. I would definitely recommend a move to Madeira.

Orion Avenue in Pleasant Ridge is mainly a residential street that runs between Ridge Road and Dryden Avenue. At the Ridge Avenue end, there are a couple of commercial buildings and parking lots. After that, Orion is strictly residential. It is one street over from Montgomery Road, so is convenient to the main business district of Pleasant Ridge. The street consists of a variety of different styled single-family homes. Most of the homes on the street were built in the early 1900s; however, some of them date into the mid/late 1800s. There is on street parking, as a number of the homes don't have driveways. For the homes that do have driveways, most of them have detached garages as befits the age of the homes.

Orion Avenue is a relatively quiet street, despite being near such busy streets as Montgomery Road and Ridge Road. Orion is in a walkable neighborhood and features sidewalks on both sides of the street. You can easily access I-71 via Ridge Road.

Brazee Street in Oakley runs off Madison Road just up from Oakley Square. At the entrance to Brazee Street are two commercial buildings with shops and restaurants. On one side of Brazee are some very nice, single-family and duplex homes. On the other side is an old factory building which has been converted into the Brazee Street Studios. Brazee Street Studios is an artist community with more than 25 professional arts studios. After the art studio building are some more homes. Brazee Street curves around and ends in an industrial area on Enyart Avenue. Brazee is a relatively quiet street, although as it has on street parking on one side, can get some drive through traffic as people going to the Brazee Street Studio or patronizing nearby Madison Road businesses may try to park on Brazee. Brazee Street is conveniently located in the heart of the Oakley business district, which is a very walkable area.

West 4th Street runs from the east/west dividing line of Vine Street to Central Avenue. On West 4th you will find office buildings, residential buildings, shops, restaurants, bars, and other businesses. The end of West 4th Street which is closer to Central Avenue features smaller, older buildings, which are part of the West Fourth Street Historic District. The 32 buildings which are part of the West Fourth Street Historic District have been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. In this area you will find residential buildings, salons, bars, and other businesses. At the end of W. 4th is the newly constructed condo building, Parker Flats, a modern industrial style building, which runs the entire block along Central between W. 4th and McFarland Streets.

East 4th Street runs from Pike Street at the eastern end to Vine Street, which is the dividing line between street designations of East and West. West 4th Street start on the other side of Vine Street. At the eastern end of East 4th is Lytle Park and the Lytle Park Historic District, which consists of 28 buildings. The Cincinnati Literary Club is one of the historic buildings. The Greek Revival home is dwarfed by the surrounding buildings, which include the Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown housed in the historic Phelps Building.

On East 4th Street you can find restaurants, offices, shops, various businesses, and residential buildings. You will also find Christ Church Cathedral, a large and impressive Episcopal church located at the corner of E. 4th and Sycamore Streets. As you traverse E. 4th Street headed west towards Vine Street, you will see a variety of architectural styles of both new and old buildings. Dominating one side of E. 4th, between Sycamore and Main Streets are the skyscrapers, Atrium Towers (Atrium I & Atrium II); this large office complex houses such businesses as Convergys and Cincinnati Bell. There are all kinds of businesses located in the office buildings that line E. 4th. Many of the buildings offer street level shops and businesses, including a Walgreens, a CVS, and a number of different banks.
Parking on E. 4th can be very difficult and traffic is usually pretty heavy.

Pike Street runs from East 5th Street to East 3rd Street, a very short distance. One side of the street sees a couple of imposing office buildings and the stately Palladian Style Federal architecture showplace that is now the Taft Museum of Art. The Taft Museum was built as a residence around 1820. The home, known as the Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft House for the various residents, is a National Historic Landmark. The last residents of the home were Anna Sinton Taft and her husband, Charles Phelps Taft. Charles Phelps Taft was half brother of U.S. President William Howard Taft who accepted his nomination fort office under the portico of the Taft House. The Tafts bequeathed their home and private art collection to Cincinnati and the home was opened to the public as the Taft Museum of Art in 1932. Across the street from the Taft Museum is Lytle Park, which features seasonal flowers and an 11-foot bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln. There is a residential building on the corner of Pike and E. Fourth Street

Lytle Street is not really much of a street and is more like a drive with parking around the Anna Louise Inn. It runs from Pike Street around to East 3rd Street. The Anna Louise Inn, operated by Cincinnati Union Bethel, has been a safe, affordable housing institution for single women since 1909. Today, it is the only single room occupancy residence for women in Cincinnati. Lytle Street runs arounds a portion of the Anna Louise Inn. On the other side of it sits Lytle Park, a 2.31 acre park featuring seasonal flowers and an eleven foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln. It is part of the Lytle Park Historic District, which has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Under this area is the Lytle Tunnel, which takes I-71 under the park.

Garfield Place runs between Vine Street and Elm Street from east to west and is between W. 7th and W. 9th Streets from south to north. It offers a a green oasis in the center with Piatt Park, Cincinnati's oldest park. Prior to it being named Piatt Park, it was called Garfield Park due to the statue of Ohio native and U.S. President James A. Garfield, which faces the Vine Street entrance to Garfield Place and Piatt Park. At the opposite end of Piatt Park and Garfield Place is a statue of another president from Ohio, William Henry Harrison (although a native of Virginia, Harrison moved to Ohio upon his marriage.) Garfield Place interrupts the flow of E. 8th Street to W. 8th Street (a one-way street); Garfield Place actually runs both west and east on either side of Piatt Park.

At the corner of Garfield and Vine is a unique hotel, Garfield Suites. Garfield Suites Hotel offers large suites at a reasonable rate. A little further down Garfield Place is the Cincinnati Club, once a grand hotel and private club, now an event venue operated by Davis Catering. The Cincinnati Club offers an elegant site for weddings and all kinds of receptions and events. There are several different apartment buildings along Garfield Place offering Downtown living in a relatively quiet area.

Garfield Place has on-street parking at meters, but parking can be rather difficult and the meters aren't long ones. Garfield Place is a green oasis in the middle of the city, making it a pleasant place to eat lunch or just pass the time. With several apartment buildings on Garfield Place, it also offers a variety of convenient living options, although at a relatively high price. Garfield Place is a convenient location to live for those who work Downtown. It is near a number of dining and nightlife options, not too far from a variety of shopping and by the main branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Government Place in Downtown Cincinnati pretty much is just the secured alley way behind the government building that contains the U.S. District Court. It runs between Walnut Street and Main Street and is secured on either end by security gates. There is no public access to Government Place.

Hazelwood has a long history in the northern part of Cincinnati, at one time, it was a rural African-American community. Though many homes were built in the early-to-mid-1900s, the area remained a poor one for many years. The Hazelwood community was annexed by Blue Ash in 1959, but it was thanks to the efforts of a group of residents that Hazelwood moved into the modern era. Today, Hazelwood still has a predominantly African-American population with many of the older houses still remaining. However, recent years have seen many new homes built, including those on Florence Avenue. The Florence Avenue homes were mostly built within the last six or seven years and are a good value for being in the Sycamore School District. One of the three churches in the Hazelwood community is located on Florence Avenue. Because of the newness of the homes on Florence Avenue, it is one of the nicer streets in Hazelwood. Florence Avenue is located one street over from Cornell Road, which provides close access to I-275 via Reed Hartman Highway (and thus, easy access to I-71). It is also located close to a number of restaurants and other businesses at the intersection of Cornell and Reed Hartman.

My grandparents used to live on Mandery Avenue in South Fairmount. At one time, it was a nice, working class neighborhood. My grandparent's house sat on the corner of Mandery and Fairmount Avenue on what was a relatively quiet street. While it has been many years since my grandparents lived in this neighborhood, it had already started to decline before they moved to warmer climes.

At the bottom of Mandery Avenue runs Fairmount Avenue, which features woods on one side making Manderey still a relatively quiet street. Mandery Avenue has on street parking and sidewalks on both side of the street. It is made up of single-family homes primarily built in the 1920s. Because the South Fairmount neighborhood has one of the largest concentrations of section 8 housing in Cincinnati, property values tend to be pretty low. If you aren't worried about resale nor about kids going to school, it might be a good place to score a real estate bargain.

Mandery Avenue is relatively convenient to interstate access and not too far from Downtown Cincinnati, the major hospitals and universities. From Mandery Avenue, you can head down the hill on Fairmount Avenue which, several streets later, connects you to Queen City Avenue. You can also exit onto Harrison Avenue from Knorr Avenue, which is one street over from Mandery. Harrison Avenue will connect you with the Western Hills Viaduct and access to I-75. Just down the hill from Mandery, you will find schools part of the Cincinnati Public Schools (and where my grandmother used to work as a school lunch lady.)

Hamilton Avenue runs through a large portion of Cincinnati, but the portion that runs through College Hill runs from about Hollywood Avenue at the north end and about Ashtree Court on the south end. The main district that is the heart of College Hill runs just south of W. North Bend Road. Here you will find several shops, restaurants and other businesses in a very walkable area. Some of the businesses have been around for many years. Schwartz Jewelers has been in business for over 70 years and offers a wide selection of jewelry, decorative, and other items.

The area of Hamilton Avenue that is north of W. North Bend is primarily residential. The homes in this area are primarily nice, middle class, single-family homes of decent size with yards, driveways, and plenty of trees. There are some small multi-unit buildings in this area, as well. There are sidewalks running along both sides of Hamilton Avenue and plenty of bus stops. Traffic on Hamilton Avenue can be very busy, especially during rush hour times.

South of the central business district that is just south of W. North Bend, you will find more businesses that are a little more spread out, but still walkable. Along this stretch of Hamilton Avenue is the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC), a non-profit theater whose mission is to "keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre." CBTC offers a variety of opportunities, besides just theater performances; they offer education, workshops, summer camps and after school programs, as well. A little further down Hamilton Avenue, you will find Summit Academy School. Summit is a non-profit school for alternative learners. Summit is a school to specifically work with students who have AD/HD, Asperger's Syndrome and similar disorders offered all for free for those qualified to attend.

As indicative of its name, College Hill is, indeed, on a hill. So, as you proceed south on Hamilton Avenue, you will be heading downhill. As you head down Hamilton Avenue, the area becomes residential again. There are a number of smaller apartment buildings on one side of the street while the other side sees many larger homes spaced out on larger lots. The homes reflect a variety of architectural styles and many of the homes here are very large and lovely. The area also gets a lot greener as you are closer to Mount Airy Forest. However, as you descend on Hamilton Avenue you will find the Twin Towers retirement complex, with its distinctive and imposing central building. The Twin Towers campus is set off of Hamilton Avenue in a wooded setting. Opposite of Twin Towers on the other side of Hamilton Avenue is the Six Acres Bed & Breakfast and Laboiteaux Woods. Six Acres B&B is located on six lovely landscaped acres off of Hamilton Avenue in a home built in the mid-1800s that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Laboiteaux Woods offers over two miles of walking trails, a small nature center, and a library offering education nature programs.

Overall, Hamilton Avenue in College Hill runs the gamut of diversity in both terms of business and residential, as well as the residents of the community. While traffic can be heavy due to Hamilton Avenue being a main connector road in Cincinnati, it still offers nice residential areas and lots of trees. Hamilton Avenue also offers easy access to most of the Cincinnati area via it's connection to I-75/I-74 at the south end and Ronald Reagan Highway to the north (both just outside of the College Hill neighborhood.)

Windemere Way winds through the Twin Towers Campus in College Hill. It runs off the main entrance street from Hamilton Avenue of South Ridge Drive. Windemere Way runs along the back side of the central complex for Twin Towers, circumventing the main parking lot for these buildings and winding behind this part of the retirement campus until it comes back out on South Ridge Drive past all of the main campus buildings and parking areas. There is another street with independent living patio homes that runs off of Windemere Way, Towerwoods Drive.

Because Windemere Way winds around the large central complex of the Twin Towers retirement complex, it is a little busier than South Ridge Drive, because it goes through and around the central parking lots of the complex. The central area of Twin Towers contains the main building, some apartment areas, and the administration building among others. As there are many employees working in these areas, there are several parking lots. This areas is a little less quiet, clean, and green than the streets taking you through the independent living cottage areas.

Windemere Way is part of the Twin Towers retirement complex campus in College Hill and, as such, is still conveniently located off Hamilton Avenue within close proximity to major interstates and Downtown Cincinnati.

South Ridge Court n College Hill is located off of South Ridge Drive, which is the main road going through the Twin Towers Retirement Complex. South Ridge Drive is located off of Hamilton Avenue and winds through the Twin Towers complex. Towards the end of South Ridge Drive is where South Ridge Court runs off of it. You will find independent living patio homes with garages located on South Ridge Court. There is open green space around the homes and woods behind, as Twin Towers is adjacent to Mount Airy Forest. The wooded areas surrounding the community and senior living lifestyle make for a quiet and serene neighborhood for older adults.

South Ridge Court and the Twin Towers complex are conveniently located on the western side of Cincinnati within close proximity of I-75/I-74 and convenient to Downtown Cincinnati.

South Ridge Drive in College Hill is the main road going through the Twin Towers Retirement Complex. South Ridge Drive is located off of Hamilton Avenue and winds through the Twin Towers complex. The large and imposing central building of the Twin Towers complex is the first thing you see on South Ridge Drive; however, independent living cottages are located on most of South Ridge Drive. The Twin Towers campus backs up to Mount Airy Forest, so there are plenty of trees adding to the attractiveness of the retirement complex campus.

South Ridge Drive and the Twin Towers complex are conveniently located on the western side of Cincinnati in a beautiful and serene setting. it is also convenient to Downtown Cincinnati, making it easy for residents to access the arts and cultural offerings of the city. While there are no bus stops within the Twin Towers complex, there are several stops conveniently located on Hamilton Avenue right across from the complex.

Kenwood is the place to shop in Cincinnati. Kenwood is part of Sycamore Township and has the upscale Kenwood Towne Center mall as its central point. Sycamore Plaza is across the street and continues the major shopping area. Kenwood also offers a movie theater, many restaurants outside of those at the mall, and a major hospital. There are many medical offices and businesses located in Kenwood; however, Kenwood is not all business. There are some houses, condos, and apartment buildings in Kenwood, as well. There is also a Catholic school and church complex.

Kenwood Towne Center is one of the premier shopping areas in Cincinnati and you can find just about anything at the mall. It has major anchors of Nordstrom, Macy's, and Dillard's and features many upscale national chains and boutiques. There are also some great restaurants at the mall (and we're not talking about the fast food Food Court.) There is a Cheesecake Factory, a Maggiano's Italian restaurant, and Aroma Sushi. There are some stores accessed from outside of the mall (such as Ann Taylor Loft and Maggiano's). There is a hulking, partially finished out lot development that features the area's only Crate & Barrel and Container Store locations. Across at Sycamore Plaza you will find more restaurants, office supplies, sporting goods, and the upscale grocery, Fresh Market. Right down the street you will find Cincinnati's only Trader Joe's. There are fast food places and many local shops and other restaurants in this area. If you want something, you can pretty much find it in the Kenwood area.

As for living in Kenwood, the homes near the Towne Center are older and many of them smaller, but fairly reasonably priced. On Kenwood Road, right across from the Towne Center are a number of older multi-unit buildings. The rents for these buildings typically tend to be pretty reasonable, but, of course, you're living on a very busy street in between shopping and a hospital. Across Galbraith Road you will find streets with some larger, more expensive homes. The Kenwood area is also served by several different school districts, depending on which street you live on.

Because Kenwood is a prime shopping district, traffic on the main streets is very heavy especially on Montgomery Road and Kenwood Road near the mall to the Interstate. Kenwood also offers to places to get on and off Interstate 71, one on Kenwood Road and one on Montgomery Road, so you have easy access to all parts of the Cincinnati area. During rush hour, traffic on I-71 in the Kenwood area also gets very heavy. So, if you don't mind navigating the traffic situation in Kenwood, then it certainly provides all the conveniences you could need. It is, however, not a walkable neighborhood, due to its lack of sidewalks and heavy traffic.

If you want convenient access to the interstate, you can't get much closer than 28th Avenue, which runs right alongside the on-ramp and northbound I-71. The street consists of single-family homes, duplexes, and several multi-unit buildings. Because of the proximity to the interstate, traffic noise can sometimes be obtrusive. Also, because 28th Avenue runs into Robertson Avenue, it sees more traffic than you would think. Robertson Avenue connects Norwood and Oakley over the interstate, so many people use 28th Avenue as a quick cut-through. So, 28th Avenue is not quite as quiet as you think it might be.

As for convenience, besides easy interstate access, 28th Avenue is close to just about everything; it is right by the Rookwood shopping areas and is just several blocks away from Oakley Square. Sidewalks line either side of 28th Avenue, making it easy to walk the neighborhood. Parking on the street is generally fairly easy. As with houses of the age of the houses on this street, if they have a garage at all, it is a detached garage behind the house. House on this street should be fairly affordable and well under $200K. The rents are also fairly reasonable on this street.

Cox Lane is a short residential street in Oakley located off Edwards Road. The Malton Gallery, an art gallery, sits at the end on Edwards. Beyond that houses run only on one side of the street while trees and shrubbery line the other side of Cox. Most of the homes on Cox are single-family and were built in the early 20th century. They are cute little wood frame homes with porches and run around the $125K price range.

Cox Lane is located right across from the Rookwood Commons/Rookwood Pavilion shopping development, so is conveniently located to all kinds of restaurants and shops. There are several nearby office building, a gym, a Whole Foods, and right to the left of Cox, at the intersection of Edwards and Madison, are two gas stations, more restaurants, shopping, and businesses. You can easily access I-71 by shooting across Edwards Road onto Edmonson, making Cox a very convenient street for both driving places and walking to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Over the next few years, more will be added across the street opposite the current Rookwod development, at the Rookwood Exchange property. A Marriott Hotel will be the first business open sometime in 2013, but there are plans for more retail, entertainment offices, and more at this location.

While there is a traffic light at the end of Cox, I'm not actually sure if it faces Cox Lane or is only directed towards traffic on Edmonson and Edwards Roads. If that is the case, then I imagine getting into or out of Cox Lane during really busy traffic periods might be a problem (especially considering this area is usually pretty busy with traffic.) I imagine that with the new retail/business development, traffic will only increase. However, Cox Lane might still be a very nice little street to live on due to its lack of traffic, residential nature, and convenient location.

The Village of Mariemont,nestled on the eastern side of Cincinnati, was founded in the 1920s and is one of the first planned communities in the United States. As such, it is a nice community with lovely homes, large tree-lined streets, and a quaint business district. Mariemont was built to resemble an English village and, as such, reflects a variety of English architectural styles in the buildings and homes. The Village of Mariemont was named a National Historic Landmark in 2007.

The main street through Mariemont is Wooster Pike/Route 50; since this is the road that Columia Parkway turns into, it is an easy trip from Mariemont to Downtown Cincinnati and points in between via Columbia Parkway. Along Wooster Pike, you will find the Mariemont business district with a variety of shops restaurants, businesses, a hotel, and a movie theater. The grocery store for Mariemont, Kroger used to be in this stretch of town, but moved down Wooster Pike to a larger location just outside of the main community quite a few years ago. The main business district, as is the rest of Mariemont, is very walkable. There is also some on street parking, some parking at the central fountain, and a couple of parking lots behind the businesses. So, for the most part, parking is not usually a problem. The business district has several nice restaurants and the Dilly Cafe also offers a wine shop with a large selection of wines and live music on weekends. The Mariemont Inn features both a restaurant, the National Exemplar, and a bar, Southerby's. The Quarter is another good restaurant right in the heart of Mariemont and right by the Mariemont Theater, a theater which plays both mainstream and independent films.

Throughout Mariemont you will find a variety of single-family homes, duplexes, some apartment buildings, and condos. Mariemont has seen some development in recent years with some new homes/condos being built; however, any new buildings within Mariemont are built to fit into the architectural style of the community. Unfortunately, while rents in Mariemont tend to be very reasonable, housing prices tend to be quite high for many of the larger homes on the more desirable streets (south of Wooster). If you don't mind a smaller home on a less desirable street, then there are some more affordable homes on the north side of Wooster. These areas are still nice, but the homes are smaller and closer together. While the main street of Wooster Pike is very busy most of the time (because of its connection to Downtown Cincinnati to outlying areas), the residential streets are fairly quiet. There are a couple of large parks in Mariemont, and one even offers a lovely view of the Little Miami River valley below. Mariemont has excellently rated schools and the schools are all conveniently and centrally located within this small community. Mariemont offers a variety of amenities (pools, tennis, and other recreation programs) and is a very senior friendly community offering a social service and recreation program through the MariElders.

Overall, Mariemont is a very nice community that has a lot to offer. It offers a walkable lifestyle with lots of community amenities. The homes offer a variety of English-themed architectural styles and stately tree-lined streets. There are excellent schools and great dining and shopping within this conveniently located community.

Ludlow Avenue does have a lot to offer in the way of shopping and eating. It also has a lot of traffic and parking issues. Ludlow is one of those unique streets in Cincinnati, that is really much longer than just the section called Ludlow. Ludlow basically begins behind Burnet Woods (a large, wooded park in Clifton) as it turns from Jefferson into Ludlow. There are some Greek houses and other apartments mainly geared towards college students, as well as some businesses, in this section of Ludlow. Parking tends to be a little easier (though still not great) and there is less traffic on this section of Ludlow. As you get closer to the intersection of Ludlow and Clifton Avenue, that's when parking becomes more difficult and traffic becomes heavier...you're entering the heart of the Ludlow business district.

At the corner of Ludlow and Clifton is the Skyline Chili that is often touted as the best Skyline in Cincinnati. It is usually very busy, especially late at night, as Skyline is popular with the drinking crowd. Because this Skyline is located by the University of Cincinnati and is in a lively area, it has hours much later than your typical Skyline (open until 3 AM Monday-Thursdays and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays). There is a parking lot around the corner, where you can park for a visit to Skyline.

Once you've hit the intersection of Ludlow and Clifton, you're in the heart of the business district and the busiest part of Ludlow. Traffic can get extremely congested here and parking can, at times, be impossible. Of course, if there weren't so many great places to go on this stretch of Ludlow, traffic wouldn't be as heavy as it is nor would parking be as difficult. It can be especially bad at night and on the weekends (especially weekend nights.) That being said, if you are fortunate enough to live nearby where you can walk, it as an excellent, walkable area and then parking and traffic aren't a bother.

There are so many great (and cheap) places to eat along Ludlow, you'll be hard pressed to decide where to go. If you decide you want Indian food, then you'll have another decision, as I think there are at least four Indian restaurants along this stretch of Ludlow. There are also a number of other ethnic cuisines. Some of the restaurants have tiny little parking lots, so you might get lucky and find a space in one; however, make sure that you are parked in the correct lot as you don't want to get towed. One of my favorite places on Ludlow is Habanero Latin American Fare, it was a place I discovered way before there was a Chipotle on every block. They have a great variety of options on their menu and offer more than just your typical burrito. Also, my favorite Indian restaurant, Ambar, is also on Ludlow. It was the first Indian restaurant I ate at and will always hold a special place because of that...not to mention that their food is SO delicious! Besides the restaurants, there are a variety of unique little boutiques and other shops, as well as other businesses, such as a florist, bank, theater, drugstore and more.

Once you head out of the business district the residential section begins with some large, old apartment buildings, which lead into the large, old homes that define the look of the Clifton Gaslight District (so called, because of the old gaslight street lights lining the streets). You will find many old, Victorian and Tudor style homes in this area. Also once out of the business district, the street widens and traffic is less heavy; parking on the street is also easier (where it is allowed). Many of the homes here are set far back from the street with their large yards, manicured shrubbery, and old trees, some of which line the streets, as well. This section of Ludlow is quieter, as befitting its residential nature. It is also very walkable (if you don't mind going up or down hill, depending on which way you walk) with sidewalks lining either side of the street. There are also many bus stops along Ludlow, making it great for public transportation. As Ludlow heads down the hill and out of the Clifton area, it becomes South Ludlow Avenue and eventually turns into Hamilton Avenue. So, the road continues on, even if the name doesn't.

Overall, Ludlow is a great street to live on (in the quiet residential section) or near. With its walkable business district and general neighborhood, it makes it convenient for locals to shop or dine. However, if you have to drive to Ludlow, it is a bit more of a hassle as traffic can be a nightmare and parking even worse. There has been more than one occasion where I've circled the block countless times looking for parking, only to give up and decide to try another day.

Cincinnati is good city for families. It is also a city that very often calls its native sons and daughters back to its environs. Many young people leave Cincinnati when they go to college or just after, but many of them return once they start a family or plan to start a family. Cincinnati is a great place to raise kids, especially in the suburbs. Cincinnati offers a lower cost of living than many larger cities and even the cost of living in urban areas is lower than in other cities.

Cincinnati is a diverse city with both old and new neighborhoods. There is a revitalization of the urban core with many great restaurants and entertainment options. Cincinnati has a good arts scene, several theaters, world class music from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops, ballet, and opera. There are a number of nice museums, a National Historic Site, and many other places of interest or historical significance. Cincinnati has two get universities with good college sports programs, as well as excellent academic programs. Cincinnati also has year-round professional sports with the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and minor league hockey.

Housing prices in Cincinnati vary widely depending on the neighborhood, but there is something for everyone. There is affordable housing, as well as luxurious estates. One of the downsides of Cincinnati is the pollution, especially around the city, as well as the seasonal allergens which cause many people breathing issues throughout most of the year. Weather in Cincinnati can be very unpredictable, but one of the worst things about the weather is the humidity that permeates the air, especially in the summer months.

Overall, Cincinnati is a nice city with lots of parks, museums, sports, shopping, and many large international companies employing large portions of the Greater Cincinnati community.

Delta Avenue runs from Erie Avenue all the way down to Riverside Drive/Kellogg Avenue through Mount Lookout Square. Delta Avenue is mainly a residential street with primarily single-family homes set back from the street surrounded by trees. As it is one of the main roads through Hyde Park to Mt. Lookout and Columbia Parkway, it has more traffic than a typical residential side street. There are some older apartment buildings along Delta, as well.

Delta provides direct access to Columbia Parkway, which connects the east side of Cincinnati with Downtown Cincinnati. It is also provides quick access to Mount Lookout Square and is close to the Hyde Park shopping areas on Observatory Avenue and Hyde Park Square. There are also a number of bus stops along Delta, making it a convenient place to access public transit.

Shaw Avenue runs from Wasson Road to Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park. The largest section of Shaw is from Wasson to Erie Avenue; a large portion of this road is taken up by the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community complex. Most of the homes on Shaw are single-family, but there are some duplex units, as well as a number of apartment/condo buildings on the section of Shaw that is between Erie and Observatory Avenues.

Because Shaw Avenue is dominated by the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community, and because it is only one block away from Hyde Park Square, parking can be a problem. Parking is especially difficult on the street around Marjorie P. Lee, which is right up from Erie Avenue. On the corner of Shaw and Erie is the Hyde Park Center for Older Adults (address on Erie Avenue). So, a lot of Shaw Avenue is dedicated to serving a senior population.

Shaw Avenue is conveniently located to Hyde Park Square (just a block down), so, is in a very walkable neighborhood that is close to shopping, dining, and other businesses. At the Wasson end, it is one block over from a strip mall that is on Wasson between Edwards and Michigan. It is in close proximity to the Rookwood Commons/Pavilion shopping area, as well as close to interstate access. Shaw Avenue ends at Observatory Avenue, but the street doesn't end there. On the other side of Observatory, the street becomes Linwood Avenue.

Over the years, the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community and its managing entity, Episcopal Retirement Homes, has not been a very good neighbor, buying up adjacent properties to expand its facility. As a result, a lot of the people in the neighborhood on not real fans of the retirement complex. Although, the neighbors on Victoria Avenue/Victoria Place have it worse, because their back yards abut the retirement complex property. Houses on Shaw Avenue range around $200-400K.

Easthill Avenue sits on the border of Evanston and Hyde Park. It is a nice residential street that is accessed off of Madison Road. Easthill runs on both sides of Madison and is located right near a Metro stop. The portion of Easthill that runs on the east side of Madison is a dead end, but the longer section on the west side of Madison, while ending in a dead end, also has Pogue Avenue running off of it about halfway down. Pogue Avenue provides a less traveled access to other portions of Evanston, including the O'Bryonville business district. There are sidewalks on both sides of the tree lined street.

The houses on Easthill are large, single-family homes. The homes are very nice with lots of green space and trees, trees, trees. There are a couple of apartment buildings (or maybe condos...or both) on the corners of Easthill and Madison (the addresses are probably Madison Road, but access is located on Easthill.) The portion of Easthill that is east of Madison Road abuts the property of the Cincinnati Country Club. The portion of Easthill that is to the west of Madison abuts the property of the Bettman Natural Resources Center, operated by the Cincinnati Park Board; the nature preserve contains several acres of woodland. Properties on Easthill range from around $400K - $1 million range. The houses all have good sized driveways and large (if not multi-car) garages; the houses vary in construction style making for a lovely neighborhood street without that cookie-cutter look (it helps that the homes are older).

Easthill is conveniently located to highway access and within close proximity to both the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. It is close to all the shopping and dining available in Hyde Park, Oakley, and Norwood and is a brief drive to Downtown Cincinnati. If you can afford a house on Easthill Avenue, I recommend it.

Montgomery Road (also known as US22/OH 3) is a major surface road in the Southwestern Ohio area. In the Montgomery area, it is the main road that provides access to all the business located in Montgomery. Businesses are either situated on or right off of Montgomery Road and a few of the surrounding side streets, especially at the main intersection of Montgomery and Cooper Roads. There are a few residences on Montgomery Road located in the area between Montgomery Park and Radabaugh Drive (right before Bethesda North Hospital). In the heart of Montgomery, around the main intersection of Cooper Road, you will find a number of shops, restaurants and other businesses. Some of the buildings in this area are very old and have historic markers indicating their landmark status. This area is very walkable and is easily accessed from nearby parking lots or the nearby residential streets. You will find some very good restaurants (Germano's, Stone Creek Dining Company, and the "world famous" Montgomery Inn); some nice neighborhood bars that frequently feature live music (Corner Pub, Village Tavern); and many shops and boutiques featuring clothing, travel gear, furniture, gifts, and more. Further up there is a CVS and some medical offices, Montgomery Elementary, some car dealers and several strip malls. You will find more restaurants, shops, and other businesses located in the various strip malls in this stretch of Montgomery Road. There are a number of salons and banks, shops offering medical supplies, jewelry, pet supplies, jewelry, shoes and more. You will also find a Kroger grocery store. Located in the same strip mall as Kroger is a great place for breakfast or brunch, the Original Pancake House. Across the street are two malls, the Market Place is set back from Montgomery Road behind the Fifth Third Bank, and the other strip mall is located on the lot next to the bank. The Market Place features several restaurants, a bar featuring live music, and a comedy club among its offerings. The strip mall situated next to the bank on Montgomery Road features an Indian restaurant, an Asian restaurant, and a salon, along with several other businesses. Past School House Lane on the left is Montgomery Park, a park that features a walking path, picnic shelters, ball fields, and a playground. Adjacent to the park are some houses. There is a a large cemetery, Hopewell Cemetery, which is adjacent to United Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery. The Montgomery pool and annex are listed across the street from the cemeteries and offer summer pool activities and year-round fitness classes, as well as other activities for adults and kids.

The large medical campus of Bethesda North Hospital is located on Montgomery Road. In this area, there are many medical buildings and offices on both sides of the street. There are also some homes, apartments, and condos located off this stretch of Montgomery Road. Montgomery Road really is the main road running through the City of Montgomery and providing you access to all the businesses located in Montgomery and beyond. You can access I-71 from Montgomery Road in Montgomery by taking Ronald Reagan Highway at the south end of Montgomery and by taking Pfeiffer Road at the north end of the city; right past the Montgomery city limits is access to I-275.

Montgomery Road is fairly busy all of the time, but is especially busy during rush hour times. During the evening rush hour, Montgomery Road can get pretty packed up in Montgomery right by the Kroger, where it goes down from two northbound lanes to one. The two lanes pick back up again at Pfeiffer Road. Through Downtown Montgomery, there are two lanes going both ways, but the curb lanes are available for parking during non-rush hour times, so are not always usable. Montgomery Road really is a business road, but there are many houses on nearby side streets. Montgomery Road through Montgomery is also very walkable, as there are sidewalks throughout on at least one side of the street. For the central Downtown Montgomery business district, sidewalks are on both sides of the street. I grew up in this area and used to walk and ride my bike through here to get to all the places I needed to go. You really can't go wrong living within a close proximity to Montgomery Road.

Gideon Lane is conveniently located between Cornell and Kemper Roads. While it runs along I-71 it is still a somewhat secluded and quiet residential street. If you turn onto Cornell Road from Montgomery Road, Gideon is reached right before you cross the overpass going over I-275. The first part of Gideon runs next to a portion of I-275 and has no homes. The first place you come to is Best Friend Pet Care, a large property that operates a business separate from the home. Best Friends provides pet daycare boarding and grooming; it is also the only business located on Gideon Lane. Most of the properties on this portion of Gideon are a little older and on large wooded lots. As you proceed on Gideon Lane towards Kemper, it runs along I-71 and the houses are a newer closer to Kemper, as they are part of a newer subdivision.

While Gideon Lane runs between two very busy streets, it doesn't see a lot of through traffic. The access to Gideon is a little secluded, many people don't even know that there is a street running off of Cornell where it does. This makes it a relatively quiet street. The street is not as quiet as it could be, because it runs next to the two interstates; however, there are walls hiding the highway view (unfortunately, they don't really cut down on the noise.) Overall, Gideon Lane is a quiet street with nice homes on large wooded lots. It is nice for walking, jogging, or riding your bike on due to the lack of traffic. While Best Friends Pet Care can be a very busy location, it is at one of the street and isn't a problem once you are past it. Houses on Gideon Lane tend to be on the higher end price-wise, because of the size of the homes, lots, and school district. It is conveniently located to shopping areas restaurants, good schools, and easy access to the highway.

Michigan Avenue starts at Madison Road and with a slight jog, continues from Wasson Road through the heart of Hyde Park to where it ends at Far Hills Drive. It borders many of the business areas of Hyde Park, but is still primarily residential. Because it borders the business areas and is accessed off the many through roads, it tends to have more traffic than the strictly residential streets. At the outset, from Madison Road, it borders two strip mall areas on one side with mainly single-family homes otherwise lining the street. About two blocks down from Wasson Road, Michigan Avenue borders Hyde Park Square with its many shopping and dining options. Once Michigan hits the other side of Observatory Avenue, it is all residential; the trees also get more plentiful, especially as you reach Far Hills Drive. Most of the homes on Michigan Avenue probably average solidly in the $300-400K range, except for those closest to Far Hills, which are much larger and more expensive. There is a condo building at the corner of Michigan and Erie, right at Hyde Park Square, that are also in the upper pricing range; this is new construction from 2005.

Osborne Blvd. is a relatively new street in an industrial part of Blue Ash. There's not too much in the way of businesses on it right now, but it makes a convenient cut-through between Kenwood Road and Reed Hartman Highway.

Observatory Avenue runs from busy Madison Road all the way into Ault Park. It is one of the main cross roads in Hyde Park. It runs parallel to Erie Avenue (the other main cross road through Hyde Park) until Delta Avenue (this is also the busiest section of Observatory Avenue.) Observatory Avenue is a very nice, tree lined street. At the start, near Madison Road, Observatory runs past the Cincinnati Country Club on the south side while houses sit on tree-filled lots on the north side. After Menlo Avenue, houses line both sides of the street until right before Edwards Road, where you'll find Hyde Park Elementary School. The section of Observatory that runs between Edwards and Michigan has a number of businesses situated on either side of the street. After this section of Observatory, the rest is pretty much houses. There are lots of trees in this area, especially as the road continues on towards Ault Park (which is, technically, in Mount Lookout). The housing along Observatory Avenue is mostly larger, single-family homes with decent sized lots and lots of greenery. Houses on Observatory Avenue typically range in price from about the mid-$200s well into the $600-700K range. Observatory Place runs off Observatory Avenue and is the location of both streets' namesake, the Cincinnati Observatory. Observatory Avenue is easily accessed off Interstate 71 at the Dana Avenue exit. It is convenient to all the amenities of Hyde Park, Oakley, Mount Lookout, and other nearby neighborhoods. It is close to Downtown Cincinnati.

Pavilion Street runs from St. Paul Place and runs into Carney Street a short distance away. In between there are a number of local businesses and entertainment spots from the Mount Adams Pavilion to Crowley's Irish Pub. Mount Adams isn't very big, so Pavilion Street is an easy walk to all the entertainment, dining, and shopping hot spots in the neighborhood. The one bad thing about Pavilion Street, but really about every place in Mount Adams is that parking is at a premium and can be very difficult to find. Because of the tight, narrow, hilly and twisty streets of Mount Adams, public transit is only available on the outskirts of the neighborhood, so there are no bus stops on Pavilion Street or any of the other adjacent streets.

Martin Drive is easily accessed off of eastbound Columbia Parkway. As you head up towards the hill that is Mount Adams, there are a few homes perched on the hillside between Martin Drive and Columbia Parkway. As you proceed on martin Drive past Parkside Place, you are heading towards Eden Park Drive. There is a park area where the remnants of the old reservoir stand and the defunct pumping station. Martin Drive continues to curve up the hill past Krohn Conservatory, where it ends at Eden Park Drive.

Martin Drive is the easiest way to reach Mount Adams from the west side of Cincinnati and from Northern Kentucky. It is located off Columbia Parkway, which can be easily accessed from both the 471 bridge and Fort Washington Way. There aren't a lot of homes along Martin Drive, but the few that are there have a fantastic view of the river. The rest of Mount Adams and Eden Park are convenient from Martin Drive.

Ruth Lyons Lane runs between East Sixth and East Seventh Streets and parallel to Walnut and Vine Streets. As it is basically an alleyway, it has no storefronts and is frequently filled with vehicles making deliveries to the adjacent buildings. It is, however, convenient as a quick through way in lieu of the sometimes busy sidewalks. Ruth Lyons is a Cincinnati broadcasting legend and whose memory continues to be celebrated in Cincinnati today.

Building of the Carew Tower was completed in 1930 and, until 2010, it was Cincinnati's tallest building. Its interior still reflects the elegance of the original art deco design. The arcade features several small shops and Hathaway's, an old school diner that has been there forever. If you want an old school diner experience in an old school building, then make sure to visit Hathaway's. The wrought iron railings and marble hallways connect Carew Tower and the arcade to the art deco gem, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, one of the must visit spots in Cincinnati. Carew Tower features an observation deck on the 49th floor. While in Downtown Cincinnati, a visit to the Carew Tower Arcade is a must, if for no other reason than to see how buildings used to be built and decorated.

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was officially completed in 1867. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge was built by John A. Roebling, who was also responsible for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The Suspension Bridge is open to both pedestrian and auto traffic, so is a convenient way to get to either side of the river. It is a non-interstate road, but still sees a lot of traffic. The Cincinnati side approach falls between Walnut Street and Rosa Parks Street right behind the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. It also lies in between Great American Ballpark where the Cincinnati Reds play, and Paul Brown Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals play. The Suspension Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Ravine Street is one of the steeper streets in Cincinnati. It runs from Straight Street down to Central Parkway. Most of the housing along Ravine Street is occupied by students attending the University of Cincinnati, so housing prices are very affordable; however, the neighbors ca get pretty rowdy, especially later at night. Situated at the corner of Ravine and Warner Street is the Ravine Street Market. A neighborhood grocery about halfway down the main stretch of Ravine. It offers a convenient location to pick up some of the snacks and drinks that are staples of the college life. Ravine Street passes by Fairview Park, so there is more greenery on that side of the road that abuts the park. Parking is mostly on street and can be hard to find at times, especially around McMillan. Ravine Street is very convenient to working in Downtown Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, and the major hospitals, in fact Ravine Street runs very close to Deaconess Hospital. Because Ravine Street is so steep, there are no bus stops along it, but there is one at the top and one at the bottom of the hill.

Reed Hartman runs from just past Ronald Reagan Hwy. in Blue Ash to Fields Ertel in Sharonville, with the Blue Ash section ending before you reach Kemper Road and I-275. Most of Reed Hartman is a wide expanse of multiple lanes designed to quickly filter commuters into the large office complexes and businesses off to the sides. Some of the major employers situated off of Reed Hartman are Procter & Gamble, Toyota, and Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Located off of Reed Hartman is the large complex for Cincinnati Eye Institute. There are numerous office buildings situated on adjacent access roads. Because of the large numbers of businesses along Reed Hartman, there are around 10 different hotels/motels along this route. There are also many restaurants, from fast food chains, to casual dining, and local eateries, as well as a variety of other businesses. Every Fourth of July, the city of Blue Ash has the areas largest fireworks display and a concert featuring national headliners. Reed Hartman provides easy access to I-275, I-71, and Ronald Reagan Highway. The nearby streets are filled with other businesses , restaurants, and shopping locations, as well as more hotels. The stretch of Reed Hartman that runs between Cooper and Plainfield Road (where Reed Hartman and Plainfield merge) is the only stretch with any residential neighborhoods, the rest is strictly commercial, until you get to the one apartment complex right before Kemper Road. Reed Hartman is busy, but mostly during the week and mostly during typical commute times and lunch time. On the weekends and in the evenings it is less busy, because the workers from the companies and office parks are all gone. Reed Hartman is a convenient road that provides easy access to many points in between.

Timbers Drive is a street that runs through the middle of a condo complex. On either side of Timbers, you will find several parking lot areas with condo townhomes. These condos were built in the early 1980s and it definitely shows with their dated style. On a recent drive through the various parking areas, the pavement was in need of much repair. Each unit has an assigned, numbered carport; the open spaces are left unnumbered. This is a cramped little community with none of the parking areas offering the ability to go from one section to the next, so you must go out onto Timbers Drive to do so.

The Timbers community does have a number of things going for it. First, it is conveniently located within walking distance of the Blue Ash Recreation Center (although, you do have to cross busy Read Hartman Highway to get there. Second, it does have tennis courts, a pool, and lots of trees. Timbers Drive itself is quite wide and doesn't have a lot of traffic, even though it goes through from Cooper Road to Plainfield Road. Third, as housing in this area goes, it's really affordable and newer than many of the single-family homes of similar size.

Timbers Drive and the Timbers Condos are conveniently located to many large employers, medical facilities, shopping areas, the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Campus, and restaurants. In fact, Parker's Blue Ash Tavern is right around the corner. They have a large bar and a large dining area serving tasty food. Also very close, in fact, just across where Timbers Drive comes out on Plainfield Road, is the Blue Ash Golf Course, which has been rated in the top 75 of municipal golf courses in the country by Golf Digest magazine.

Edwards Road in Hyde Park runs from Grandin Road to Wasson Road. As you cross over Wasson Road you're in Oakley where Edwards Road continues on until it becomes the entrance ramp to northbound I-71. The stretch of Edwards Road that runs between Wasson and Erie Avenue contains a number of different businesses and restaurants, multi-unit buildings, and single-family homes. The stretch of Edwards running from Erie Avenue to Observatory Avenue consists primarily of businesses from offices and banks to small, local boutiques and galleries. Once you are past Observatory, Edwards Road becomes all residential tree-lined streets. The homes are much larger along this stretch of Edwards and they are typically situated on spacious lots. As you head down Edwards towards Grandin, you enter mansion territory. This part of Edwards is green, spread out and very expensive.

Overall, Edwards Road is on of the main thoroughfares through Hyde Park and typically has a lot of traffic between the Observatory and Wasson Road section due to the number of businesses restaurants, and schools. A lot of parking is on street, so it can sometimes be difficult to park. As you head towards the mainly residential section of Edwards Road, the homes increase in price as they increase in size and space. If you can afford to live in this section of Edwards Road, I would recommend it, but the portion closer to the businesses tends to have lots of traffic and be much noisier and hectic. However, Edwards Road provides easy access to the interstate, not to mention its convenient proximity to Downtown Cincinnati and many other prime neighborhood locations.

Clifton Ridge Drive is located off of Clifton Avenue going down the hill from Ludlow and right before you pass under Interstate 75. It is a quiet cul-de-sac with large, late century single-family homes. The well-manicured lawns lead up to stately front doors and multi-car garages. There is a homeowners association, which takes care of the neighborhood beauty and owns the central green space. This part of Clifton is very wooded and the area surrounding the homes on Clifton Ridge Drive is no exception. The houses at the end of the cul-de-sac sit at the edge of a treed hillside that leads down towards Interstate 75.

Clifton Ridge Drive is convenient to the businesses and restaurants of the Ludlow business district. Also nearby are most of the major Cincinnati hospitals and the University of Cincinnati. The convenient location adds to the value of these spacious properties. The homes on Clifton Ridge are valued between $300,000 - $500,000.

The streets in Downtown Cincinnati run primarily in a grid pattern with streets running east to west or north to south or vice versa. Most of the streets Downtown are one way. Walnut Street is on of those north-south streets with traffic going in the south direction towards the river (although it doesn't run quite that far.) Walnut Street runs from E. McMicken through Over-The-Rhine and through the heart of Downtown. It passes by the main library, through the theater district and runs along the east side of Fountain Square. It passes between the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the new entertainment and living complex that is part of The Banks development. As Walnut Street passes through the heart of the Downtown entertainment area, it sees a lot of traffic, especially around the Fountain Square area. Also, as one of the main streets, it is also conveniently located to most of the shopping and dining venues.

Grandin Road is a long and winding road that leads from Madison Road in the O'Bryonville area to where it ends at Grandin Place. At the start, you see the Grandin House hi-rise complex, apartments and businesses on the lower levels. On either side of the road are schools, the Springer School and Summit Country Day. Grandin Road has tons of trees and the large homes along it are on spacious lots. The Cincinnati Country Club is situated along Grandin a short distance away from where it begins. As Grandin wends its way along, the homes vary in size, but most of them can qualify mini-mansions at a minimum. Some are larger than others with larger lots spaced further apart. Some of the homes are closer together and closer to the road. As Grandin continues to wind along, past Edwards Road, the real estates begin. There are many large mansions (nothing mini about most of these) of varying age and style situated are large, well-manicured lots featuring expansive lawns and many plots of trees. This is where Cincinnati's old monied families lived and some of them still do. You wouldn't be wrong to call these estates...multi-million dollar estates. While Grandin Road doesn't have a lot of businesses, dining or nightlife (none really after the Grandin House), it is conveniently situated to areas with all of those amenities.

Erie Avenue is one of the main thoroughfares of Hyde Park. As such, it has a lot of traffic, but it also has a lot to offer. It runs from Madison Road, through the heart of Hyde Park and beyond. As you start off on Erie from Madison, you will find a wide, tree-lined street with lovely single-family homes. As you approach the Hyde Park Square area, you will see a number of businesses, shops, and restaurants. Hyde Park Square, situated on Erie Avenue between Edwards and Michigan Avenues is a lively business district with lots to offer residents and visitors alike. This area is very walkable from the neighboring streets and Hyde Park is a relatively safe neighborhood.

Moving down Erie Avenue away from the Square, you some more businesses in between some homes. At the point you see St. Mary's Catholic Church, the area returns to a more residential area with wider spaced lots and more trees. You will see the Church of the Redeemer, an Episcopal church and then the spacious and green campus of Clark Montessori. As you approach Delta Avenue, the road starts to bend and the only thing you see on either side is trees lining the streets and the backyards of the homes along adjacent side streets.

The road takes another turn and, as it curves around, you pass the Cincinnati Police District 2 station and then enter into another business district as Erie Avenue straightens out again. At this point, look to your right and see the Mushroom House, a home that looks like you would find Bilbo Baggins smoking his pipe snug by the fireplace. You are entering the area known as East Hyde Park, with its businesses, restaurants, bars, and apartment buildings lining either side of Erie. There are more homes, which are now closer together and a little smaller, but they are still very nice. Erie Avenue takes another turn and, as you cross Saybrook there are a few more businesses on either side of the street and the Hyde Park Country Club on the left as you enter the Oakley area heading into Fairfax, where Erie Avenue ends at Settle Street, just missing meeting up again with Madison Road.

I've lived in Cincinnati my whole life and attended the University of Cincinnati, yet I had never heard the term CUF for the neighborhoods surrounding the University. I've always heard these areas referred to by their own names of Clifton Heights, University Heights and Fairview. The neighborhoods are made up of a mix of apartments, multi-unit housing, and older homes all snuggled together on side streets as main streets are lined with businesses, medical facilities, schools, and university related buildings.

Like many college towns, these neighborhoods have housing that is predominantly geared towards students and the businesses that cater to them, as well. So, here you will find many affordable rentals and cheap eats. There are a number of single-family homes that are owner-occupied, many by University employees; or, as in the case of one of my friends, the children of former University employees. These areas are a convenient location for those working at the University of Cincinnati, which is the second largest employer in Cincinnati.

Clifton Heights has a prominent business district which has undergone a major overhaul in recent years. Most of the older buildings have been razed and replaced by new buildings that combine street level storefronts with student rentals. These businesses, along with many others that have been in the neighborhood for years, are along both Calhoun Street and West McMillan Street; these are the core streets of the Clifton Heights business district. There are a number of restaurants, from national chains to eclectic, local restaurants featuring a variety of cuisines at affordable prices. One of my favorites is Cilantro, which features extremely tasty and very cheaply priced Vietnamese fare. The current location is pretty cramped, but they are moving right down the street to a little bit larger spot.

Parking in the CUF area can be pretty difficult at times. Many of the single-family homes or even homes that have been divided into multi-unit housing don't have driveways, so on street parking is necessary. Since this is a truly urban area, the majority of businesses do not have parking lots. So, finding a spot to park on the street is key. There are some parking garages on the University of Cincinnati campus or by the hospitals, as well as some public lots by the businesses in the Clifton Heights business district. However, be warned if you park in the Clifton Heights lots, that you must make sure to feed the meters well, as towing occurs frequently and it is very expensive to retrieve your car once it has been towed.

If you will be working at any of the hospitals, businesses or the University, then you definitely want to look into the CUF area. It's a lively area with lots to offer, but because of the large student population can become a little too lively. Plus, with the transient nature of many of the residents, there is a lack of consistency in the neighbors you may have, plus the various crimes that may bring. That being said, however, the people who do own homes or businesses in this neighborhood have a strong sense of community and pride in making their neighborhood the best it can be.

While I was growing up in Cincinnati, I'd always heard bad things about English Woods, as with many public housing neighborhoods, crime, drugs and the like. English Woods pretty much was an entire neighborhood of public housing, which was originally built in the early 1940s. My grandparents lived in not to distant South Fairmount, so I always heard things about English Woods, how bad it was, but it wasn't always so. It seems, in reading about the neighborhood online, that many of the people who grew up there, especially in its early days, have very fond memories of a community they cared about. As the years went on and a culture of drugs and crime invaded, it seems the neighborhood took a turn for the worse...this is the neighborhood I always heard about.

Over the years, general neglect and lack of care by residents took its toll to the point that there was little to do but raze the housing units. The cost of restoration to English Woods was prohibitive and not something the government wanted to undertake, so in 2005 the complex was closed, the remaining residents were moved to other nearby public housing, the community was fenced off, and demolition was slated to begin. In the years since, the community has been reduced to rubble, the worst sign of urban blight.

In early 2012, the Cincinnati Metropolitan housing Authority was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop a comprehensive neighborhood transformation plan for the English Woods and Fairmount neighborhoods. This plan will be used to map out a future for the area where the English Woods complex once stood.

While there are some homes in the areas around the site of English Woods complex, these mostly fall into other neighborhoods, as English Woods pretty much was the public housing complex. There are still some other public housing sites in this area, such as Marquette Manor and Sutter View, both on Sutter Avenue. The English Woods area is easily accessible from Interstate 75 via the Hopple Street exit.

East Westwood is a neighborhood of less than one square mile that lies on the west side of Cincinnati off of Westwood-Northern Boulevard. It is a very wooded area with a few side streets running off McHenry and Baltimore Avenues. It is predominantly African-American but has about a quarter or a little over a quarter of the population being white and other ethnic backgrounds. There are a number of single family homes along McHenry and Baltimore, but most of the neighborhood is made up of large rental complexes and smaller multi-family units.

The population of East Westwood is mostly low-income falling well under the average income for Cincinnati. There is plenty of public transportation with lots of Metro stops along the main roads. There is a good deal of crime in the area, typical of lower income neighborhoods. Housing is very affordable in East Westwood. There aren't really any businesses to speak of in East Westwood, but there are plenty to be found in nearby neighborhoods.

East Westwood is very close to Mt. Airy Forest and all the recreational activities it has to offer. It is also easily accessible to I-74 via Montana Avenue and to I-75 via Westwood-Northern Blvd./Hopple Street. This means that East Westwood is within close proximity to major hospitals, the University of Cincinnati, and Downtown Cincinnati.

Pogue Avenue is located in the O'Bryonville area of Evanston. It runs off of Easthill Avenue at the edge of Hyde Park and dead ends at Owl's Nest Park. The street is conveniently located to the Madison Road business district which offers a variety of small boutiques and several restaurants and bars. There are a variety of service oriented businesses along Madison, as well. So, Pogue avenue is conveniently situated within walking distance of all of these neighborhood amenities.Pogue Avenue is also within walking distance of the Academy of World Languages, a pre K-8th grade magnet school in the Cincinnati Public Schools.

Houses along Pogue Avenue are decent, mostly single-family homes. Not all of the homes along Pogue have driveways, but there is some on street parking available. There is a church on the corner of Pogue and Cinammon. A sidewalk runs along one side of Pogue all the way and the other side has a sidewalk for most of it. This is a very walkable street in a very walkable and fairly safe neighborhood. Pogue Avenue is also conveniently located to I-71.

I have friends who live on Pogue and have a lovely home in a decent neighborhood. They have lived their for years and enjoy the convenience of the location and the friendliness of the neighbors. It is a nice neighborhood to live in and one I would like to live in if only there were any houses for sale.

Millvale is another one of those urban-industrial communities situated along railroad tracks and the Mill Creek. It is predominantly filled with run down single-family homes, some housing projects and light industrial businesses. Residents in Millvale are primarily very low income African-Americans. Millvale is a very small community, so a quick trip down Beekman Street is all it takes to pass through it. That being said, Millvale does have two things going for it, one is the convenient location and two is the recreation center.

Millvale is conveniently located off of Interstate 75 at the Hopple Street exit. This means that it is close to Downtown and close to the hospitals and the University of Cincinnati. With its easy access to I-75, the rest of the Cincinnati area is also easily accessible. The Millvale Recreation Center is really the heart of the community. It provides a variety of activities and opportunities for neighborhood residents. The rec center, like most of those in Cincinnati, offers a low annual membership fee for community members and provides a plethora of amenities from a fitness center, gym, game room, and computer center, to swimming pools and basketball courts and more.

Beekman street has an extensive network of Metro bus stops, so public transportation is easily found in this community. Communities around Millvale are English Woods, South Cumminsville and East Westwood. Camp Washington is just the other side of the railroad tracks from Millvale. Despite the neighborhood's small size, there is a good deal of crime, including violent crimes. There have also been several recent shootings in this community, so safety is definitely a concern.

Fortunately, the neighborhood is convenient to shopping and dining elsewhere, as there is nothing of note in the Millvale neighborhood. Schools are part of the Cincinnati Public Schools and the Ethel M. Taylor Academy, an elementary, is located right in Millvale.

Most of East Walnut Hills is filled with stately larger homes on broad, tree-lined streets. The nicest and largest homes tend to be in the area between Cleinview and Torrence, with Keys Crescent being one of the most desirable streets to live on. Many of the homes on the southern side of Madison Road offer sweeping views of the Ohio River Valley. The East Walnut Hills area encompasses Columbia Parkway, and the homes on the hillsides near here are no stranger to landslides. The area of East Walnut Hills running off of William Howard Taft is a little more urban with homes set closer together. This area is a little hilly, but not as much so as the nearby Mount Adams neighborhood.

There is a somewhat revitalized business area near DeSales Corner (the intersection of Madison and Woodburn where St. Francis De Sales Church is located.) Asian restaurant Suzie Wong's on Madison is located at DeSales Corner and is a great little neighborhood restaurant. There are some other business here from salons to banks and across the street is a dry cleaners. The DeSales Flats are new rentals located in the building above the street level businesses. East Walnut Hills continues along Madison Road into the O'Bryonville business district (part of Evanston), where there are several restaurants and a number of boutiques and art galleries, well as a vet and yoga studio. Up the road just a little further, and you are in the busy shopping area of Oakley/Hyde Park.

East Walnut Hills is conveniently located to Downtown Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and the major hospitals. There is a recreation center located in nearby Walnut Hills, as well as a YMCA. There are a number of schools in East Walnut Hills, from Purcell Marian (alma mater of NFL great Roger Staubach), the Doherty School, to St. Ursula Academy.While there is crime in East Walnut Hills, it is not as much as in the surrounding neighborhoods, especially if you stay to the east of DeSales Corner. I had a friend who used to live near St. Ursula and her car was constantly being broken into, but she was closer to Walnut Hills proper.

Overall, East Walnut Hills is a diverse neighborhood with some beautiful properties and some new development. Property in East Walnut Hills can be a little pricey, but if you can afford it, I would definitely recommend checking it out. You will find properties from smaller single-family homes and condos to large mansions with spacious lots; property prices can range from under $40K to well over a $1 million.

I grew up on Main Street and it is much different than it was then. The last decades have seen major changes to the buildings on Main Street. Even when I lived there, it was going through changes. There are very few residential places left on Main Street mostly just a couple of apartment buildings and a house or two. The homes where people lived have either been torn down and replaced by new buildings or converted into businesses (those are mostly the historic ones.) One of the things that hasn't changed, is that Main Street still sees a lot of traffic. Many people use it as an alternative to Montgomery Road as it runs parallel to Montgomery for its short course. It is in the heart of the Downtown Montgomery, so is near some fabulous restaurants and neighborhood bars, not to mention all of the shops. Main Street has its own restaurant in Pomodoris, a local Italian restaurant serving delicious wood-fired pizzas and more. Chances re, if you're in Montgomery or going through there, at some point you'll either drive on Main Street or cross over it.

Loveland-Madeira is the main access point into Loveland. There are other roads that go into Loveland, but Loveland-Madeira provides access to and from I-275. There are a number of strip malls, gas stations, convenience stores and more along the route. You will find many small business locations, including a car wash and a pet boarding facility. There's a church, some homes, apartments accessed on side roads and once you get into Loveland there is a bowling alley, roller skating rink Kroger, elementary school, more strip malls and a post office. Loveland-Madeira takes you right into the heart of old Loveland. Traffic can be very heavy on LOveland-Madeira, especially during rush hour times.

Mount Airy is a small neighborhood to the northwest of Downtown Cincinnati and west of the Northside and College Hill neighborhoods. It is accessed via I-74. Overall, Mount Airy is fairly close to all the major interstates and other major roads. It is near I-75 at the south end and at the north end is very close to the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway and beyond that I-275. Colerain Avenue cuts through the heart of Mount Airy and is US Route 27, while Hamilton Avenue slightly to the east of Mount Airy is US Route 127.

About half of the neighborhood is taken up by Mount Airy Forest, which covers a total of 1471 heavily wooded acres. The park lies in both Mt. Airy and Westwood and was established in 1911 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Mount Airy forest is really the centerpiece of the Mount Airy community as it offers 23 picnic areas, three lodges, 14 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of bridle trails among other amenities and activities, including a large and popular dog park (located on the Westwood side).

Mount Airy is a fairly quiet community with a moderate amount of crime. Housing in the neighborhood is fairly affordable typically ranging, on average, from just under $100K to around $150K. Traffic along Colerain Avenue can be very heavy, especially during rush hour times as it is a main access road to the interstates.

At the far end of the community is the Mt. Airy Hospital, part of the Mercy Health system. Mt. Airy Hospital has served the community since 1971 and provides a wide range of services on their large campus.

The Cincinnati Waldorf School is a independent school that provides high quality education for children from preschool through the 8th grade. Cincinnati Waldorf School has been providing education since 1973. Also located in Mount Airy is the Mt. Airy School, part of Cincinnati Public schools. It, too, provides preschool through 8th grade education.

There are a number of businesses, including some restaurants, along Colerain avenue, especially in the area to the north of Blue Rock Road/Kipling Avenue. While this area is not actually in Mount Airy, it is just immediately north of the community. Head a little further up Colerain Avenue and you will hit the Northgate shopping area, where you can find just about everything you need.

Mount Auburn was once home to Cincinnati's wealthy elite. These homes reflected a variety of architectural styles, including Greek Revival. One of the homes built in the Greek Revival style has been restored to much of its former elegance; the house, located on Auburn Avenue, was the boyhood home of William Howard Taft (the only man to serve as both US chief justice and president). The home is now the William Howard Taft National Historic Site and is operated by the National Park Service, it is free to visit and well worth the trip. It once was a large farm estate, as were many of the homes in this area. Today, the house stands on a small lot. Right behind the property is the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center.

The Taft house, however, is the exception these days, as much of the Mount Auburn area is taken up by medical facilities and doctors offices. One of the major medical facilities, The Christ Hospital, located on Auburn Avenue, recently announced a $265 million dollar planned expansion and improvement to its existing facilities. One of the expansion projects is to build a facility dedicated to orthopedic and spine care. The streets around the campus of The Christ Hospital are filled with a variety of medical clinics and offices. So, medical care in this area is definitely not a problems. For years, I've gone to the Cincinnati Dental Services located on McMillan Street at Auburn Avenue.

There are a number of parks in Mount Auburn and a recreation center on Southern Avenue. The Mount Auburn Recreation Center offers low cost annual memberships to community members and offers swimming pools, fitness center, outdoor basketball, a playground, and much more.

While there are some homes in Mount Auburn that are on the lower end of the pricing scale, most of the properties are more expensive than in some of the surrounding areas. One of the nice things about homes in this area is that you can find a variety of properties to choose from. There are many older homes, townhomes, row houses, condos, and mid-century single family homes. There is some new construction along McMillan, which is mostly geared towards the students attending nearby University of Cincinnati. A trendy area in this neighborhood is the Prospect Hill/Liberty Hill area filled with many rehabbed townhomes, condos, and rentals. It is located just outside of the Mount Auburn Historic District and is distinct because of its particularly steep terrain. Be warned if you rely on public transportation, buses have been known to have problems traveling in this area when roads are icy.

Because of its proximity to Downtown, major medical facilities, the University of Cincinnati, and I-71, Mount Auburn is a highly convenient location with easy access to area attractions, businesses, and shopping districts. Mount Auburn is also home to two local television stations, as well as God's Bible School and College. If you like urban living in a unique setting, then Mount Auburn is the place for you.

North Avondale is a centrally located community with relatively easy access to both major interstates (75 & 71), as well as close proximity to Downtown Cincinnati, Xavier University (part of the campus is in North Avondale), University of Cincinnati, major hospitals, the Cincinnati Zoo, and major shopping areas. Overall, it is nicer than Avondale, but has almost as many problems with crime these days. The area to the north of Clinton Springs is the safest part of the neighborhood, experiencing less crime than the area to the south, closest to Avondale.

You can find many large, beautiful single-family homes for quite reasonable prices in North Avondale. That's not to say that all the properties are a bargain as there a number of historically significant homes (North Avondale is known as Cincinnati's "mansion district") for sale, but there are quite a few very nice ones to be had for great prices. North Avondale is filled with many winding streets that are lined by stately old trees. There are streets in the community that are more spaced out, giving the feel of more park-like settings for many of the neighborhood homes.

Within the community, the North Avondale Neighborhood Association is a very active citizens group that has been around for more than 45 years. They host many special events, hold meetings about community issues, and generally try to improve the quality of life in North Avondale.

There are lot of churches in the North Avondale community, but very few businesses as North Avondale is primarily a residential neighborhood. The Clinton Hills Swim Club is a private, members only swim club located in a wooded setting up a winding drive. The facility offers a variety of games and activities during the open season (summer months.) The North Avondale Recreation Center is located on Clinton Springs and offers low cost annual memberships for community members. The facility features a variety of amenities from a fitness center, computer center, and game room to softball and soccer fields to tennis courts.

North Avondale Montessori is one of the magnet schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools and offers education for children from ages 3 -12. The New School Montessori is a private Montessori school also located in North Avondale.

Overall, North Avondale has a lot to offer as far as convenience and ambiance. If you play it safe and don't tempt fate, it can also be a pleasant and safe neighborhood to live in. You can find some lovely and large older homes in on quiet streets, making North Avondale a very attractive neighborhood to call home.

Madisonville is a mixed use neighborhood in the northeastern area of Cincinnati; the community was founded in 1809. There are a number of light industrial businesses along Duck Creek Road and numerous businesses line Red Bank Expressway. The majority of the residential area is east of Red Bank. The residential area of Madisonville has a wide variety of houses in a wide variety of conditions. Houses also come in all size in Madisonville from small bungalows to large single family homes to multi-unit buildings.

Property price in Madisonville range from the low teens to several hundred thousand dollars depending on the property type and condition, as well as location in the neighborhood. Rents cover a wide range of prices, as well, from several hundred to more than a thousand dollars. There a many multi-family units and older apartment buildings, as well as some very nice new apartments. Centennial Station is an upscale rental community built in the last decade in the area between Red Bank Expressway and Erie Avenue.

The Madisonville Community Council is the voice of the community and holds monthly meetings to discuss a variety of issues impacting residents and businesses in Madisonville. There is a $5.00 fee to be a member; monthly meetings are held at the Madisonville Recreation Center. The Madisonville Recreation Center is located on Stewart Road and offers an inexpensive annual membership for community members. The facility offers a computer center, pool, game room, gym, tennis courts and more.

Madisonville is conveniently located to both Downtown Cincinnati and the northern suburbs. It is easily accessed via Interstate 71. Red Bank Expressway also provides direct access to Columbia Parkway, an easy route to both the eastern part of Cincinnati and Downtown. The neighborhood is fairly racially diverse with a moderate amount of crime with a lot of the crime being centered near Madison Road. The Madison Road business district is a little rundown and typically has a lot of people loitering in this area.

There are a number of large businesses in the Madisonville area, including Fifth Third Bank, Gorilla Glue Company, and Medpace. There are several strip malls along Red Bank Expressway, including a number of restaurants. Located on the site of a former drive-in at the intersection of Madison and Red Bank is the Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa and a senior living community, Barrington of Oakley. These are all new facilities built in the last several years.

Overall, Madisonville is a decent community with a convenient location. I would definitely consider purchasing in Madisonville, provided the location were right along with the property fitting my needs and price point.

The East End stretches along the Ohio River from Downtown Cincinnati to California and runs almost the entire length of Columbia Parkway and encompasses Lunken Airport. The area has been cleaned up a lot in recent years, especially the area closest to Downtown. A lot of new construction has taken place with some gorgeous town homes taking the place of the former run down old homes and businesses. However, there are still number of old, somewhat dilapidated looking homes in this area.

There are a few restaurants and bars along this stretch of town, but not really any shopping options. There are no grocery stores in this neighborhood, but there are several within a relatively short drive. As the East End is a community that runs next to the river, there are number of businesses related to boating and other water activities.

Housing in this area ranges in price from relatively low to very expensive, depending on if it is old or new construction, a house or a condo. There is something for everyone in this neighborhood. However, as the East End is a community along the river, it is subject to flooding, so take that into consideration when looking for a home. As it is near the river, you can also get a place with easy access to the water or a one-of-a-kind view. There is still a lot of new construction going on so there will continue to be changes to this neighborhood. With all the new construction, residents of this neighborhood are changing from lower income to average or above average income residents.

Corryville is a neighborhood adjacent to the University of Cincinnati with most of the residential parts being taken up by student housing. The other half of Corryville contains the main hospitals of Cincinnati. The hospitals and related medical facilities and offices take up the portion of Corryville that is north of Martin Luther King; also in this area re several buildings that are part of the University of Cincinnati. The area to the south of Martin Luther King contains the business and residential district of Corryville.

The entire area around the University of Cincinnati is undergoing a transformation with many of the old buildings being replaced by completely new constructions changing the look of the neighborhood. There are a number of new residential buildings along Martin Luther King and the nearby streets.

There are a number of small businesses along Short Vine, which culminates in the University Plaza shopping center where the local Kroger sits. Corryville is filled with a number of businesses geared towards students, including many eating establishments with cheap beer and food. Bogart's is home to concerts covering a variety of musical genres and features both local and national acts.

Because of the proximity to the University of Cincinnati and the numerous hospitals, there are several hotels in Corryville. There is also a good deal of crime in this area, but it is primarily non-violent. The Short Vine area has had a history of crime from loitering youths, especially during the summer; however, there has been an effort to stop this in recent years with a heavy police presence, especially at night.

I would honestly only recommend the Corryville neighborhood for someone planning to attend the University of Cincinnati or maybe for young singles working in the hospitals. The location is convenient and rents are super cheap, although more expensive in the newer construction.