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Home to former president William Howard Taft, Mount Auburn was founded as a hilltop retreat for Cincinnati's social elite. Ornate historic mansions with incredible panoramic views still reflect this heritage.

Mount Auburn offers spectacular hill views and great restoration opportunities all in a conveniently located package. The neighborhood is easily accessible by I-71 and I-75, and is just minutes from shopping centers, top-notch hospitals and the amenities and culture of downtown. Mt Auburn is also located conveniently near the University of Cincinnati and the Clifton neighborhood.
 









 

Mt. Auburn has 7,600 residents and covers 3/4 of a square mile. Approximately 40% of Mt. Auburn's residents are 18-30 year olds.

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Located on a hillside just north of downtown, Mt. Auburn is undergoing revitalization as historic mansions, Victorians and older brick and frame homes are purchased, painted and renovated. The neighborhood also offers several condominiums with panoramic views. 30% of Mt. Auburn's 3,000 housing units are owner occupied.

24 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $85,860.
20 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $76,160.
20 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $84,195.

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MLS Listings
 

 
 

Auburn Triangle
Euclid and William Howard Taft

  .3 acre  
         
  Filson's Playground
Young and Ringgold St.
  2 acres  
         
  Filson's Outlook Area
End of Ringgold St.
  .9 acre  
         
  Hollister Tennis Courts
Vine St. North of Hollister
  4.5 acres  
         
  Hopkins Park
Auburn & Dorchester Aves.
  .9 acre  
         
  Inwood Park
Vine St. South of Hollister
  20 acres  
         
  Jackson Hill Park
Eleanor Place at Dorchester
  9acres  
         
  Losantiville Triangle
Reading Road and Burnet Ave.
  5.4 acres  
         
  Sycamore Hill Park
Sycamore North of Beal Street
  2.8 acres  
         

 

All listed phone numbers are in area code 513 unless otherwise noted.

  The nearest Community Center for Mt. Auburn residents is in Corryville.      
         
  Corryville Community Center
2823 Eden Ave.

This is a brand new facility that opened in October 1999.

Full-size gym has drop-in basketball and volleyball games, volleyball leagues, and a wheelchair basketball league called the Slammers. Karobics is a combination of karate and aerobics in one. Gymnastics classes are also available.

This center has its own studio offering ballet, jazz, and tap classes.

A state-of-the-art weight room and cardio equipment, all wheelchair accessible, plus a rock climbing room.

Outdoor playground and basketball courts.

Indoor Park is a play program for preschool age children that lets them release all that energy while their parents get to have adult conversation.

After-school program has homework time and recreational activities.

Art classes available for all ages.

This center also has seasonal parties for the community families to enjoy.
  269-5302  

 
 

One of the reasons Cincinnati takes so much pride in its people and its workforce is the quality of the students who graduate from its schools. You'll learn more than just your ABCs and 123s; from bilingual academies, to numerous nationally recognized college preparatory programs, Cincinnati has many options for parents in search of a well-rounded, quality education for their child.

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  NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  
         
  PJ's Night Club
2300 Reading Rd.
  721-9444   
         
  Graeters
2145 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati's favorite ice cream! In addition to their french pot method ice cream, fine candies and desserts, this location features a light lunch fare.
  721-6265  
         
  Nearby dining in Corryville:
     
         
  Mecklenburg Gardens
302 E. University Ave.
A 130-year-old German biergarten that served German immigrants at the turn of the century has reopened its doors after closing in the 1980s. This time they've placed a stronger influence on the beer, with 60 different bottles and 16 on tap.
  221-5353  
         
  Nearby dining in Clifton Heights/University Heights/Fairview (CUF):      
         
  Pomodori's Pizzeria & Trattoria
121 W. McMillan
Clifton Heights
They cook their pizzas in a wood-fired oven, which gives them an excellent taste. Popular with the University of Cincinnati crowd.
  861-0080  
         
  Uncle Woody's Tavern & Eatery
339 Calhoun St.
Clifton Heights
Woody's Grilled chicken, steak hoagies, pasta salad, chili and Woody burger are popular with the college crowd.
  731-2518  
         
  Lenhardt's
151 W. McMillan St.
Clifton Heights
Housed in a refurbished mansion, formerly the Christian Moerlein estate, Lenhardt's serves German/Hungarian dishes.
  281-3600  
         
  Floyd's
129 Calhoun St.
Well-prepared Middle Eastern dishes including falafel, hummus, and dolmas. Open weekdays only.
  221-2434  
         
  NEARBY MOVIE THEATERS      
         
  Central Park 11 Cinemas
4600 Smith Rd.
Norwood
  531-7655  
         
  Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave.
Clifton
  281-8750  
         
  Kenwood Towne Centre Theaters
7875 Montgomery Rd.
Kenwood
  791-2248  
         
  Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill
3187 Linwood Ave.
Mt. Lookout
  321-3211  
         
  Oakley Drive-In Theater
5033 Madison Road
Madisonville
  271-4600  
         
  OmniMax Theater
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave.
  287-7000  
         
  Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati
1701 Showcase Dr.
  351-2232  
         
  NEARBY SHOPPING MALLS      
         
  Kenwood Towne Center
7875 Montgomery Road
Kenwood
Lazarus, Parisian, Dillard's and 160 specialty stores, plus a food court and restaurants.
  745-0205  
         
  Sycamore Plaza at Kenwood
Kenwood & Montgomery roads
Kenwood
Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Toys OR Us, Lazarus Furniture Gallery, Dick's Sporting Goods and a variety of stores and restaurants.
  793-2131  
         
  Tower Place
28 West Fourth St.
Downtown
More than 70 specialty stores, a food court and restaurants. Lazarus, Saks Fifth Ave. and Tiffany's are easily accessible via skywalk.
  241-7700  

 
 

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  POLICE

     
 

District Four
4150 Reading Road

  352-3576  
         
  Neighborhood Sergeants
Ray Smith
Al Jones
  352-3902  
         
  Neighborhood Officer
Donna Lee-Cobb
  352-3902  
         
  Community Policing Activities: Neighborhood block watches,     citizens police academies, DARE and after school/summer programs, bike patrols  
     
  FIRE

     
 

Engine Company 5
8 E. McMicken Ave. at Vine St.
45210

  721-9746  
         
  Engine Company 19
2814 Vine Street
Corryville, 45219
  281-9246  
         
  Engine Company 23
1623 Madison Road at Moorman Ave.
Walnut Hills, 45206
  961-9767  

 
  Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the:      
  Walnut Hills Branch Library
2533 Kemper Ln.
or the:
  369-6053  
  Corryville Branch Library
2802 Vine St.
Both locations are only a few minutes from Mt. Auburn.
  369-6034  
         
  Main Branch of the Public Library
800 Vine St.
Downtown
  369-6900  
     
  Can't find the resource you've been searching for? Try the Langsam Library at the University of Cincinnati or the Xavier University Library. Hours vary, especially during the summer, so call first.  
     
  UC Library
2624 Clifton Ave.
  556-1424  
         
  XU Library
3800 Victory Pkwy
  745-3881  

 
  Mt. Auburn residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The Mt. Auburn Community Council advocates on behalf of neighborhood residents, addressing such quality-of-life issues as zoning, boundary disputes and the delivery of city services.  
     
 

Mt. Auburn Community Council
President: Walter Minning
Meeting Place: Senior Citizens Building, 2010 Auburn Ave.
Meeting Time: 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m.

 

 
  If you live in the City of Cincinnati, the Department of Public Works provides solid waste collection and recycling at no cost.  
     
  24-hour City of Cincinnati Customer Service Line   591-6000  
         
  Department of Public Works Office Information & Administration   352-3218  

 
  The Greater Cincinnati area is proud to be the home of many world-renowned research and emergency medical care facilities.

Click here for more Hospital information.
 

 

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