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Fruit Hill

Fruit Hill

Suburban Neighborhood in Forestville, Ohio

Hamilton County 45230

Neighborhood Reviews
3.9
$381,549 Average Value
$205 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

For families, adventurers and neighbors alike

With new construction in the past five years, people are moving to Fruit Hill and wider Anderson Township because of its top-rated school district, park system and local events. “There are more starter homes that would be a good fit for families with children because of Maddux Elementary, Beech Acres Park and Anderson RecPlex,” says Justin Jones, a 5-year manager of Imagine Homes. Community lovers will love this area, too, as Beech Acres hosts summer concerts, an art fair and a fireworks festival. If they want more outside time, they might go to one of the township’s 10 parks.

Enjoy the fresh air with a walk at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
Enjoy the fresh air with a walk at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
Check out the skate park at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
Check out the skate park at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
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Cape Cods, colonials and contemporaries

Homes have sloping, sometimes-wooded lots, with plenty of room for a dog to play. Shrubs line the mulch beds of front lawns, and cars can park in attached garages or narrow driveways. In older developments, midcentury Cape Cods and split-levels are often renovated and sell between $280,000 and $400,000. Stately colonials move in the 400s and up to $560,000, built in the 1980s and early 2000s. Newly built contemporaries are upwards of $600,000 or $700,000, found in the eastern portion of the neighborhood. The Cincinnati Police Department serves Fruit Hill, and the CAP Index Crime Score is two points below the national average of 4.

Homes in Fruit Hill often have Tudor-style architecture such as this one
Homes in Fruit Hill often have Tudor-style architecture such as this one
There are plenty of intimate Ranch-style homes such as these ones in Fruit Hill
There are plenty of intimate Ranch-style homes such as these ones in Fruit Hill
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Forest Hills Local School District

Families move to Fruit Hill for its highly rated school district, one of the top 10 in Cincinnati. Students can start at Maddux or Sherwood Elementary, both rated an A by Niche. They’ll likely travel 3 miles to Nagel Middle, and Anderson High might be their next stop – these schools also receive As from Niche. Anderson students can select from 15 music courses or join the award-winning “Pride of AHS” bands.

Entrance of Maddux Elementary School in Fruit Hill
Entrance of Maddux Elementary School in Fruit Hill
Anderson High School is a great education option for residents in Fruit Hill
Anderson High School is a great education option for residents in Fruit Hill
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Beech Acres Park and Withrow Nature Preserve

“Anderson Township has over 250 acres of green space, and the township does a great job at maintaining all the common areas,” says Chris Waits, a Cincinnati native and 18-year Realtor with Sibcy Cline. “They’re very active in finding ways to improve the community.” Residents can check out the skating bowl and amphitheater at Beech Acres Park, or they might run around the indoor basketball courts at RecPlex nearby. On their next visit, they might sign up for the facility’s summer camps, sports leagues and special events. Frequented as both a hiker’s hangout and a wedding venue, Withrow Nature Preserve has the 1.7 mile Trout Lily Trail with a view of the Ohio River. West of the neighborhood, the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail runs 78 miles, all the way to Xenia.

Beech Acres Park features a trail that is the perfect place to get some exercise in Fruit Hill
Beech Acres Park features a trail that is the perfect place to get some exercise in Fruit Hill
Picnic shelter at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
Picnic shelter at Beech Acres Park in Fruit Hill
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Big Apple Bagels, Anderson Mall

Big Apple Bagels is one of the most popular breakfast spots in Fruit Hill. For dinner, Pelican’s Reef has laid-back seafood and pasta, and local chain Skyline Chili has Cincinnati-style spaghetti chili. Residents can clothes-shop a half-mile east at Anderson Towne Center mall, where they’ll find Macy’s, Chico’s and Kroger.

Start your morning with a bagel and coffee at the beloved Big Apple Bagels in Fruit Hill
Start your morning with a bagel and coffee at the beloved Big Apple Bagels in Fruit Hill
Servatti Pastry Shop & Deli on Beechmont Avenue in Fruit Hill
Servatti Pastry Shop & Deli on Beechmont Avenue in Fruit Hill
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The Go Metro bus offers transportation for residents of Fruit Hill
The Go Metro bus offers transportation for residents of Fruit Hill

Beechmont Avenue and I-275

Most of the neighborhood is walkable to the local shops on Beechmont Avenue. To get to downtown Cincinnati, commuters can drive 13 miles on Interstate 275, just south of the neighborhood.

Gathering at Beech Acres and Anderson Towne Center

Beech Acres’ summertime Concerts in the Park hosts local musicians, and community artists showcase their work at A Fair of the Arts, accompanied by food and drink vendors. Everyone gathers there in late July for Anderson Day, a weekend-long celebration with fireworks, rides, performances and more. At the winter clock tower lighting, Santa comes to the Towne Center Mall in a red firetruck, bringing vendors and games along with him.

Residents can get everything they need at the walkable Anderson Towne Center in Fruit Hill
Residents can get everything they need at the walkable Anderson Towne Center in Fruit Hill
Shop, eat, and enjoy the vast retail and food options at Anderson Towne Center in Fruit Hill
Shop, eat, and enjoy the vast retail and food options at Anderson Towne Center in Fruit Hill
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

37 min drive

Bus

Beechmont Ave 6775

Bus

Salem Rd & Alnetta Dr

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Salem Rd & Joetta Dr

Bus

Beechmont Ave 6900

Bus

Salem Rd & Dunn Rd

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Beechmont Ave & Salem Rd

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Beechmont Ave 6881

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 Niche User
3/1/2016 Niche Review
There aren't any break ins around my area.
4.0 Niche User
3/18/2015 Niche Review
The weather is pretty good in this area. It is not to hot nor to cold like other parts of the country. We have our occasional flooding in the valleys and our thunderstorms but that is about it.
4.0 Niche User
3/18/2015 Niche Review
This is a very safe area. The police are always out and moving. When you need them they respond quickly and are always helpful. There is very little to no crime in the area.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Fruit Hill US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$362,500
Median Single Family Price
$362,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$372,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,202
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,958
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,585
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,816
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,975

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
55.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

48 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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