Cincinnati, Ohio Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Cincinnati Real Estate Information

Real estate in Cincinnati includes a wide array of options, in both rural and cosmopolitan settings. The city has plenty of historic neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Eden in Mt. Adams, in addition to various suburbs and rural settings throughout the greater metropolitan area. Homes here include everything from modern condominiums in the heart of the city to grand estate properties tucked away in quiet neighborhoods. Local properties are primarily constructed in traditional, Colonial, Tudor, and modern styles. Browse the newest real estate listings in Cincinnati, OH.

Schools & Education

Cincinnati is served by the Cincinnati Public School System—the third-largest district in Ohio by population. There are 42 elementary schools and 17 high schools in the district. Additionally, there are a number of private school options in the city, and the Cincinnati area has one of the highest private school attendance rates in the country. The community hosts a number of colleges and universities, including the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, Miami University, and more. Find homes in Cincinnati by school district.

The History of Cincinnati

Cincinnati was founded in late December of 1788 by three men named Mathias Denman, Colonel Robert Patterson, and Israel Ludlow. The original surveyor, John Filson, named the area Losantiville, derived from four separate terms, each in a different language, before he died in October 1788. Cincinnati originally started out as three settlements between the Little Miami and Great Miami rivers on the northern shore of the Ohio River. Columbia was on the Little Miami, North Bend was on the Great Miami, and the central settlement, Losantiville, was opposite the mouth of the Licking River. Fort Washington was built in 1789 to protect the settlements in the Northwest Territory.

In 1790, the governor of the Northwest Territory, Arthur St. Clair, changed the settlement’s name to “Cincinnati” to honor the Society of the Cincinnati, of which he was president. The society was named after Cincinnatus, the Roman general and dictator who saved Rome, Italy from destruction. The society was focused on honoring the return to civilian life by military officers after the Revolution rather than imposing military rule. To this day, Cincinnati has been home to a large number of Revolutionary War soldier descendents. The city’s connection to Rome has also remained strong, and Cincinnati is even nicknamed The City of Seven Hills, a phrase often associated with Rome.

Cincinnati was chartered as a village in 1802, and incorporated as a city in 1819. The introduction of steam navigation in the Ohio River and the completion of the Miami and Erie Canal helped the city grow in size, reaching a population of 115,000 citizens by 1850.

Lifestyle & Attractions

On the northern bank of the Ohio River, in the southwestern corner of the state sits Cincinnati—the third-largest city in Ohio. This major U.S. city serves as the county seat of Hamilton County. Cincinnati’s metropolitan area extends across the borders of both Kentucky and Indiana; this three-state, 15-county region is considered the intersection of the South and the Midwest, reflecting the unique cultures of both. This vibrant city has something for everyone—including boating on the Ohio River, watching high school, collegiate, or professional sports, touring museums and national historical sites, attending concerts, art exhibits or festivals, and much more.

The convergence of many major highways makes Cincinnati more accessible from surrounding communities. The city has an outer-belt ( I-275) in addition to I-471, I-71, I-74, I-75, and several U.S. highways. The Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport is located across the Ohio River just 14 miles from downtown.

Downtown Cincinnati is centered around Fountain Square—a public square and event location. Large annual events in Cincinnati include Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Bockfest, the Taste of Cincinnati, Cincinnati May Festival, the Flying Pig Marathon, and more. The city is home to two major professional sports teams, including the Bengals and the Reds. Located in the northern part of the city, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the second-oldest zoo in the country. Cincinnati is home to a number of well-known performance groups, including the world-class Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera, the Cincinnati Ballet, and more. Cincinnati’s Music Hall was built specifically to house the May Festival—the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere.

The city is known for its famous Cincinnati Chili, which is the area’s best-known regional food. The Great Parks of Hamilton County has 17 parks and four conservation areas, which provide plenty of places to hike, bike, picnic, camp, fish, boat, and golf. Cincinnati is home to Findlay Market, the second-oldest continually operating public market in the country.

The University of Cincinnati is the area’s largest employer, and the university is the site for many community events and activities, including sports games. A number of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Cincinnati, including Procter & Gamble, The Kroger Company, Macy’s, Inc., and others.

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