Neighborhood Sales Activity Report - Robinson Sotheby's Int'l Realty

The 2010 census counted 2,251 residents and 806 homes in Terrace Park. Residents benefit from being in the highly rated Mariemont School District.

The history of Terrace Park includes clowns, snake handlers and wild animals! But let’s begin at the beginning. The first settlement by non-Native Americans occurred in January 1789 when Abraham Covalt led a group of 45 settlers to land they had purchased. A sturdy fort was built near present day St Thomas Episcopal Church. Even so, it was not until 1794, when General ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne defeated the Indians at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, that the area of present day Terrace Park could begin to grow.

Terrace Park was incorporated in 1836 and in 1841 was connected to the world through the Little Miami Railroad. Even prior to the arrival of the railroad, residents were constructing extraordinary homes, including the oldest Terrace Park address still standing at 1005 Elm Avenue, built in 1800. This is the home of former Senator John Smith and has undergone extensive renovations. A home that looks remarkably similar to what it did when it was built in 1810 is 601 Wooster Pike.

Three other homes built prior to the arrival of the railroad include 6 Kris Circle and 115 Red Bird Lane, built in 1830, and the home at 725 Wooster Pike, built in 1840.

Now for the colorful part of the story; in the late 1850’s, John Robinson (no relation to Lee Robinson) decided to make Terrace Park the winter home for his circus. Soon, there were as many exotic animals as residents! These included elephants, lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my, it must have been something! One tale describes a couple plucking a chicken on their porch when, looking up, they eyed a lion striding directly toward them! They dashed into the house, leaving the chicken to the lion. Oral history recounts residents marveling at camels and their trainers practicing their act on local streets at night.

The Robinson Circus was a thriving enterprise and in 1855, John Robinson built a really wonderful home at 1 Circus Place. This house not only still stands, with renovations and upgrades, it’s better than ever! We are proud to say we have represented the owners of this home in a past sale. Another home with links to the Robinson Circus is 732 Miami Avenue. This home originally had large, open porches where circus performers could regularly be seen practicing their acts.

Other historic homes include: 429 Elm (1860), 625 Elm (1868), , 720 Elm (1869), and 615 Amherst (1894). While these homes have had extensive renovations that include additions, the original structure remains an integral part of each home.

There are many and varied opportunities for exercise and play in Terrace Park. The recently completed Avoca Trailhead connects residents to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail and many miles of biking fun. Beautiful greenspace is as near as the Village Green, Kroger Hills State Reserve, the Cincinnati Nature Center & California Woods Nature Center. Easy access to the Little Miami River is highly prized by kayakers and canoeists. Terrace Park Country Club is quite popular, as is the Terrace Park Swim and Tennis Club.

Residents often refer to the community as having a "Mayberry" feel. With beautiful, historic homes, great schools, and easy access to wonderful shopping and dining in nearby Milford & Mariemont, this does seem like an ideal neighborhood. Terrace Park has traded its circus atmosphere for quiet refinement - a state of affairs most appreciated by residents.

-RSIR

Julie Boudousquié	Elizabeth Burk	Clint Copenhaver	Katie Coughlin	John Cronin	Cynthia Dammel	Gina Elliott	Carrie Hinde
Tim Hinde	Lee Robinson	Laurence Stillpass	Amanda Voss	Ernie Waxman	Patty Williams	Sarah Wilmers

Julie
Boudousquié

Elizabeth
Burk

Clint
Copenhaver

Katie
Coughlin

John
Cronin

Cynthia
Dammel

Gina
Elliott

Carrie
Hinde

Tim
Hinde

Lee
Robinson

Laurence
Stillpass

Amanda
Voss

Ernie
Waxman

Patty
Williams

Sarah
Wilmers

Oct 2 - The Hyde Park Art Show is always a BIG DRAW! Come see why! Oct 7-8 - The Essex Studios host their annual Art Walk. Talk with the artists as they display their work. Sept 20 - The ever inventive They Might Be Giants perform at the Southgate House. Oct 1 - Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio perform at Taft Theatre. Oct 4 - Recall Fairport Convention? Richard Thompson is bigger than ever! See him at the 20th Century. Oct 10 - Brett Dennon - is a young, breakout artist whose music traverses generations -as this song attests. See him at the Madison Theater. The Reds final home games: Sept 19-21: Houston Astros The Bengals home games: Sept 25: SF 49ers Oct 2: Buffalo Bills UC Bearcat football games: Sept 22: NC State @ Nippert Oct 1: Miami @ Oxford Oct 15: Louisville @ Paul Brown Oct 14 - MacBeth is back in town! (At the Shakespeare Company). Sept 24 - The Race For A Cure has become a major fundraiser for breast cancer research! Oct 2 - Dog Jog Barktoberfest. The 7th annual at Lunken Airport. Oct 13 - Picture a Healthy Girl is a wonderful fundraising event to promote good health in young girls. Sept 24 - Ridge Day. Rides, games prizes, celebrating life in the 'PR'. Oct 1 - Reggae Run. Billed as 'the funnest 5K race in the Tri-State!' Oct 6 - The Bellydance Superstars Return - to the Carnegie. Oct 15 - Marvin's Organic Gardens Fall Harvest: a free family event with homemade goods, crafts, & music. Oct 22 - 2nd Annual Cincinnati Half Marathon. Register early! This race includes a $6,000 prize purse. Click images, links for more info.	Neighborhood	# Sold	Active Listings	Avg. List	Avg. Sale	**Days on Market
	Amberley Village	4	54	$429,437	$240,500	89
	Anderson Twnshp.	42	376	351,162	268,612	84
	Avondale	6	78	154,160	36,133	70
	Bellevue	12	85	184,619	212,995	141
	Blue Ash	18	88	290,096	288,572	127
	Clifton	14	76	221,616	177,961	53
	Columbia Tusclm	5	57	320,191	208,660	45
	Covington	16	296	235,360	51,590	91
	Deer Park	9	65	123,344	113,606	65
	Downtown/OTR	12	129	296,908	183,150	152
	East End	4	35	468,946	483,750	145
	Fort Thomas	17	112	293,423	195,176	100
	Glendale	5	28	303,136	155,860	101
	Hyde Park	19	165	404,972	313,555	129
	Indian Hill	10	91	1,641,653	1,272,097	119
	Kennedy Heights	4	41	102,690	94,788	41
	Kenwood	8	49	279,900	266,056	99
	Linwood	---	7	130,900	---	---
	Loveland	14	98	218,731	172,286	48
	Madeira	7	78	345,607	229,880	63
	Madison Place	1	12	170,517	84,500	68
	Madisonville	8	79	87,372	66,881	49
	Maineville	---	9	148,769	---	---
	Mariemont	5	33	414,555	325,600	117
	Mason	44	257	292,720	302,656	90
	Milford	4	45	147,152	142,600	65
	Montgomery	24	91	517,320	331,734	40
	Mt Adams	2	43	587,070	469,950	176
	Mt Auburn	1	25	199,070	103,000	83
	Mt Lookout	3	65	396,418	384,333	47
	Mt Washington	14	116	188,552	145,171	72
	Newport	9	163	282,958	107,278	111
	Newtown	5	23	298,022	97,380	134
	Northside	10	45	96,988	62,564	236
	Norwood	12	126	112,245	69,425	85
	Oakley	19	93	228,867	205,367	95
	Park Hills	---	22	186,086	---	---
	Pierce Township	8	116	296,887	192,106	48
	Pleasant Ridge	6	72	137,742	172,150	57
	Silverton	5	40	117,826	68,120	70
	Sycamore Township	4	55	305,874	269,250	22
	Symmes Township	12	114	359,784	301,769	97
	Terrace Park	8	42	542,174	507,813	102
	Walnut Hills	5	126	295,850	257,240	129
	West Chester	70	402	244,804	187,252	84
	Western Hills	2	21	201,600	78,250	308
	Wyoming	10	80	359,735	379,315	74
	*The neighborhoods with the HIGHEST* percentage of sales to active listings.** (Only neighborhoods with at least 30 active listings are used in the highest percentage report.) 1. Montgomery --------- 26.4% ------- (24 sold of 91 active listings) 2. Northside -------------- 22.2% ------- (10 sold of 45 active listings) 3. Blue Ash --------------- 20.5% ------- (18 sold of 88 active listings) *The neighborhoods with the LOWEST* percentage of sales to active listings.** (Only neighborhoods with at least 30 active listings are used in the lowest percentage report.) 1. Walnut Hills ---------- 4.0% ------- (5 sold of 126 active listings) 2. Mt Lookout ----------- 4.6% ------- (3 sold of 65 active listings) 3. Mt Adams ------------- 4.7% ------- (2 sold of 43 active listings)
	• The above information is compiled from the Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service (MLS). • Figures include single family & condominium sales for August 1 through August 31, 2011. • For all current listings from around the region, log onto www.RobinsonSIR.com ** For details about "Days on Market" click here --> DOM

September Features		*Feature Neighborhood: Terrace Park Ohio*
Mt Adams 902 Monastery Street $499,000 6 Rms, 3 BRs, 3/1 Baths Stunning views from this updated home that is just about as close to downtown as you can be! Includes fabulous master suite, 3rd floor deck, gourmet kitchen, and secluded terrace garden. Contact: Clint Copenhaver 513.842.2241 Mt Lookout 1051 Tuscany Place $475,000 8 Rms, 4 BRs, 3 Baths Style, efficiency, and a possible 1 floor living arrangement. The premier setting provides dramatic valley views. Ideal for family fun *and* elegant entertaining! Contact: Lee Robinson 513.842.2225 *Click images above for additional information about these homes.*		The 2010 census counted 2,251 residents and 806 homes in Terrace Park. Residents benefit from being in the highly rated Mariemont School District. The history of Terrace Park includes clowns, snake handlers and wild animals! But let’s begin at the beginning. The first settlement by non-Native Americans occurred in January 1789 when Abraham Covalt led a group of 45 settlers to land they had purchased. A sturdy fort was built near present day St Thomas Episcopal Church. Even so, it was not until 1794, when General ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne defeated the Indians at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, that the area of present day Terrace Park could begin to grow. Terrace Park was incorporated in 1836 and in 1841 was connected to the world through the Little Miami Railroad. Even prior to the arrival of the railroad, residents were constructing extraordinary homes, including the oldest Terrace Park address still standing at 1005 Elm Avenue, built in 1800. This is the home of former Senator John Smith and has undergone extensive renovations. A home that looks remarkably similar to what it did when it was built in 1810 is 601 Wooster Pike. Three other homes built prior to the arrival of the railroad include 6 Kris Circle and 115 Red Bird Lane, built in 1830, and the home at 725 Wooster Pike, built in 1840. Now for the colorful part of the story; in the late 1850’s, John Robinson (no relation to Lee Robinson) decided to make Terrace Park the winter home for his circus. Soon, there were as many exotic animals as residents! These included elephants, lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my, it must have been something! One tale describes a couple plucking a chicken on their porch when, looking up, they eyed a lion striding directly toward them! They dashed into the house, leaving the chicken to the lion. Oral history recounts residents marveling at camels and their trainers practicing their act on local streets at night. The Robinson Circus was a thriving enterprise and in 1855, John Robinson built a really wonderful home at 1 Circus Place. This house not only still stands, with renovations and upgrades, it’s better than ever! We are proud to say we have represented the owners of this home in a past sale. Another home with links to the Robinson Circus is 732 Miami Avenue. This home originally had large, open porches where circus performers could regularly be seen practicing their acts. Other historic homes include: 429 Elm (1860), 625 Elm (1868), , 720 Elm (1869), and 615 Amherst (1894). While these homes have had extensive renovations that include additions, the original structure remains an integral part of each home. There are many and varied opportunities for exercise and play in Terrace Park. The recently completed Avoca Trailhead connects residents to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail and many miles of biking fun. Beautiful greenspace is as near as the Village Green, Kroger Hills State Reserve, the Cincinnati Nature Center & California Woods Nature Center. Easy access to the Little Miami River is highly prized by kayakers and canoeists. Terrace Park Country Club is quite popular, as is the Terrace Park Swim and Tennis Club. Residents often refer to the community as having a "Mayberry" feel. With beautiful, historic homes, great schools, and easy access to wonderful shopping and dining in nearby Milford & Mariemont, this does seem like an ideal neighborhood. Terrace Park has traded its circus atmosphere for quiet refinement - a state of affairs most appreciated by residents. -RSIR