A well-established community where families stay for generations
A network of hilly, residential streets make up the majority of White Oak, Ohio, where about 20,000 people live on the outskirts of Cincinnati. With the exception of commercial activity along Cheviot Road, it’s a quiet community — the kind of place where, according to Coldwell Banker’s Kathie Currier, “locals spend their weekends watching youth athletics at Groesbeck Park and grilling out with neighbors in the backyard.” Although most of the homes were built in the 1970s or before, recent years have seen the emergence of new subdivisions to the west supporting a growing number of Cincinnati commuters. The larger city is about 10 miles, or 20 minutes, south. In the words of Amy Getgey of Comey & Shepard, “It is a well-established neighborhood. People who live in White Oak tend to love White Oak...They also tend to stay there.”
One of White Oak’s main appeals is its proximity to Cincinnati, which has grown exponentially in recent years thanks to the healthcare, tech and manufacturing industries. Major employers include Cincinnati Children’s, The University of Cincinnati and Procter & Gamble. “It is very accessible to downtown,” says Getgey. “You can easily maneuver around the city from White Oak.”
Just ten miles northwest of Cincinnati, White Oak is a comfortable, suburban area.
White Oak locals can spend their weekends watching youth athletics at Groesbeck Park.
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Refurbished midcentury homes and new subdivisions
Most of the homes in White Oak date back to the middle of the 20th century, and architecture is characteristic of the era. Prospective buyers will find ranch-style houses, split-levels and bi-levels on compact lots. Attached garages are standard. The median sale price for a home in White Oak is around $245,000, significantly less than the national median. “What I see happening is that as young people are looking for more affordable housing, you see a lot of the properties turning over and being renovated,” says Getgey. There are also new subdivisions like Squirrel Run and Copper Creek, where lot sizes often exceed half an acre and prices can surpass $600,000. Condo units, meanwhile, can sell for under $150,000.
1950s ranch-style homes with low-pitched roofs and asymmetrical facades are common in White Oak.
A few White Oak subdivisions experiment with stone details and shapely roof and window designs.
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Free parenting classes through the Northwest Local School District
The Northwest Local School District serves the community with 11 schools and earns a B-minus grade from Niche. The district also offers Loving Solutions, a free 10-week program for parents to learn strategies for supporting their children’s academic needs. There are more adult education opportunities through the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, which has 10 branches around the metro area and online courses for job seekers.
Struble Elementary School in White Oak is the home of the Blue Jays.
White Oak Middle School received a C rating from the educational review site Niche
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The White Oak Athletic Club at Haubner Field and picnic shelters in Blue Rock Park
White Oak Athletic Club offers baseball, soccer and volleyball leagues and is based at Haubner Field. Baseball diamonds are lighted at night. Families will also find a playground and covered picnic shelters in Blue Rock Park, which Green Township maintains. Clovernook Country Club offers private membership options just outside of town. There’s also Groesbeck Park, a popular picnicking spot in Colerain Township with onsite parking.
Groesbeck Park near White Oak features 18.8 acres of green space and sporting facilities.
White Oak residents can take their dogs on walks at Blue Rock Park.
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Small businesses along Cheviot Road
According to Getgey, most of the area’s shopping and dining is concentrated along Cheviot Road. “It’s kind of a main thoroughfare,” she says. “There are small, independent businesses like White Oak Gardens, where we always get our Christmas tree.” Restaurant options include Grace of India and Marco’s Pizza for takeout, and Knotty Pine Bar hosts live music several nights a week. Some residents also participate in the bar’s volleyball, pool and dart leagues. There are more retail opportunities in Groesbeck and Northgate, where shoppers will find big-box stores and plenty of grocery options.
Family Groceries International Market near White Oak offers items from around the world.
Knotty Pine Rock Club offers live music in White Oak.
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A 10-mile commute to Cincinnati
Some commuters rely on bus 19, which stops regularly along Colerain Avenue, whereas others drive into the city via Interstates 74 and 75. The 10-mile trip typically takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Medical care is accessible at Mercy Health–West Hospital, about 3 miles away, and the nearest airport is Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International.
Smooth, suburban streets connect residents of White Oak with one another.
Bus routes along Colerain Avenue take White Oak residents throughout the surrounding area.
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