Community Spotlight: Mount Adams

Sun setting over downtown Mount Adams in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Located just east of downtown Cincinnati, Mount Adams is a unique urban village on a hilltop overlooking the city and Ohio River. Its narrow, winding streets and abundance of pedestrian walkways and hillside steps make it an appealing destination for visitors as well as locals.

Known as Mount Ida until 1843, this lovely hillside neighborhood of Cincinnati began as a vineyard. The area was renamed to honor former United States president John Quincy Adams, who actually spoke at the dedication of a new observatory.

In recent years, this area has emerged as an artsy, hip neighborhood brimming over with style and charm. Unique clusters of specialty shops, art and antique stores, nightspots, and restaurants harmonize with the grandeur of century-old restored homes. Buildings tend to be high and narrow to conform to the hillside contours and to preserve the panoramic river views. Residents enjoy easy access to beautiful Eden Park, home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Krohn Conservatory, and Playhouse in the Park. The airport is 20 minutes away, and downtown is within walking distance from Mt. Adams.

Mount Adams Market Information

Mount Adams attracts artists and professionals alike. Many of the 1,500 residents live in multi-family homes, some converted from historic Victorian houses. With easy access to downtown, Northern Kentucky, and the eastern suburbs, most commuters drive less than 15 minutes to work, one of the shortest average commutes in the country.

Surrounded on three sides by Eden Park, the community feels separate from the city, adding to the unique charm. The park, walking distance from most Mount Adams’ residences, is home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Krohn Conservatory, and Playhouse in the Park. With downtown only five minutes away, many of Cincinnati’s other cultural sites, including the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, are right around the corner.

The numerous neighborhood shops and restaurants, destinations sought by visitors, are a short walk for residents. Other shopping destinations, including Findlay Market, Hyde Park Square, and Rookwood Commons, are minutes away by car.

Many of the houses in Mount Adams are historic, built before 1939, though most have been renovated. With a variety of architectural styles, house prices vary from around $150,000 to over $1,000,000. The average home sale is around $350,000.

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Carol Harris

REALTOR®

With a 35+ year career in real estate, Carol has an unmatched experience in the Cincinnati residential market. Carol started her career partnering with Cincinnati’s first full-time female realtor, Sheila Miller. With Shelia’s mentorship, she developed a wealth of knowledge and built a reputation for selling high-end real estate. Carol and Shelia became one of Cincinnati’s leading teams, selling many of the city’s most expensive and iconic properties. Carol continues to grow the team through the examples of mentorship and teamwork. She is proud of what The CK Group is growing into and thankful for the chance to share, mentor, and work alongside such an outstanding group of women.