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

Last month, we discussed the many new restaurants in the downtown core. This month, we're providing an update on notable projects in a few other neighborhoods.

Norwood
The Rookwood Exchange - After years of litigation by former home owners, construction at the 12 acre, pie shaped lot bounded by Edwards & Edmondson Roads and I-71 is moving forward. The project will proceed in two phases. The first phase consists of a 400 room Marriott Courtyard Hotel featuring a C-Bar, a Bistro, and a fire pit patio. The hotel is scheduled to open March 2013. Second phase includes an 8 story office building with parking for 750 cars. Plans for a 16 screen movie theatre complex have been dropped.

We anticipate Rookwood Exchange will be every bit as prosperous as Rookwood Pavilion and Rookwood Commons. The Rookwood Commons recently announced that REI Coop will open a store in that complex. See map of Commons and Pavilion.

Oakley
Oakley Station - Plans have been in the works to develop the site of the former Cincinnati Milacron for years. It was long referenced as the Millworks Complex. The economy curtailed the project for several years, but it’s on track once again. Oakley Station is already home to Target, Meijer, LA Fitness and Sam’s Club.

Next up is a Cinemark Century Theatre, a 16 screen movie theatre opening towards the end of this year. Approvals have also been given to finish out the 74 acre site with office and residential space. One plan indicated 300+ apartment units consisting of 1 and 2 bedrooms. Plans show that most of the 74 acres is devoted to blacktop surface parking. This must have been what led Cincinnati City Councilwoman Laurie Quinlivan to recommend adding some amount of greenspace to the site.

The Kennedy Connector - Final Phase is now underway. We referenced this huge project last year in relationship with the reconstruction of Madison Road. A new road will be built between Duck Creek to Madison Road. This will provide for a more direct connection to northbound I-71. View 2 page project plan here.

Evanston & Avondale
Keystone Parke - Neyer Construction has announced plans to develop the plot of land between Dana Avenue and the American Red Cross building and fronting I-71. Identified in company literature as Keystone Parke, the 10 acres will include a 120 room hotel with bar, an office/medical building and retail space.

Neyer incorporates environmental considerations. For instance, rather than acres of black surface parking, they are building a 1,800 car, 4 story garage with a white reflective roof to reduce the 'heat island' effect. They also include secure bicyle racks and showers.

One mile down the road on Dana Avenue is the road work going on around Xavier University. Project goals include; widening to allow left turn lanes, new sidewalks, trees, medians, & water main.

Norwood, Oakley and Evanston continue to make great leaps. Space limitations prevented us from referencing positive developments in Walnut Hills, but you can read a recent Enquirer article about the Walnut Hills renaissance here. -RSIR

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Apr 27 - Art After Dark. Enjoy a glass of Pinot with your Picasso. May 5 - The Clay Alliance is sponsors the Spring Pottery Fair at DeSales Corner. (Woodburn at Madison Rd) May 12 - Come stroll the lovely streets of 'The Hill' for the Mt Adams Artwalk. Current - Come to the Zoo for Tunes & Blooms to enjoy free concerts every Thursday through the end of April. Apr 27 - Vince Gill comes to the refurbished Taft Theatre. Apr 27 - Trampled by Turtles. This hip bluegrass band puts on a great show. Also at the Taft Theatre. May 17 - Colin Hay was the voice of the 80's band, 'Men At Work'. See him at the 20th Century in Oakley. May 18,19 - The May Festival is an inspiration. You'll be left breathless - especially if you sing along! Click image for music video. Upcoming Reds Home Games Apr 24-26: San Francisco Giants Apr 27-29: Houston Astros May 1-3 : Chicago Cubs May 11-13: Washington Nationals May 6 - The Flying Pig is known the world over! Help cheer on our very own Sarah Wilmers. Route info. Apr 26-28 - CCM is performing Ulysses, a dramatic adaptation of the James Joyce novel that we're not shy to admit we did not finish. Apr 27-29 - Cincinnati Ballet Company dances *Princess & the Pea* at the Aronoff. May 11-Jun 3 - Cincy Shakes presents Merchant of Venice.. Apr 28 - 10th Annual Fur Ball. Hosted by Local 12's Rich Jaffee at the Cintas Center. A must if you love animals. Apr 29 - March of Dimes for Babies supports stronger, healthier babies. May 4-June 4 - The Butterfly Show On The Wings of Harmony opens at the Krohn Conservatory. Click images, links for more info.	Neighborhood	# Sold	Active Listings	Avg. List	Avg. Sale	**Days on Market
	Amberley Village	2	33	$473,749	$361,838	21
	Anderson Twnshp.	51	293	327,782	224,617	72
	Avondale	11	59	123,304	180,909	121
	Bellevue	8	60	171,165	87,000	79
	Blue Ash	9	69	284,246	159,339	129
	Clifton	5	77	179,129	184,500	161
	Columbia Tusclm	6	48	340,646	229,783	81
	Covington	21	242	251,005	39,786	154
	Deer Park	4	53	115,588	101,000	133
	Downtown/OTR	12	97	291,009	246,765	143
	East End	2	30	486,759	350,000	69
	Fort Mitchell	4	27	277,089	318,891	72
	Fort Thomas	22	93	274,728	181,552	60
	Glendale	4	22	389,295	209,250	57
	Hyde Park	22	135	364,002	376,755	70
	Indian Hill	5	87	1,588,528	1,026,400	75
	Kennedy Heights	3	30	75,023	120,833	74
	Kenwood	7	39	244,336	182,771	104
	Linwood	1	6	252,050	23,000	0
	Loveland	22	90	241,695	175,879	117
	Madeira	11	62	360,364	318,798	47
	Madison Place	2	15	125,120	94,500	133
	Madisonville	12	55	91,604	73,558	80
	Maineville	1	9	146,411	151,000	76
	Mariemont	4	37	450,295	267,000	64
	Mason	27	225	308,564	298,130	84
	Milford	4	35	145,722	88,775	28
	Montgomery	11	89	504,249	268,545	53
	Mt Adams	1	43	667,658	219,000	165
	Mt Auburn	3	22	167,983	131,333	102
	Mt Lookout	6	54	332,356	321,583	75
	Mt Washington	14	90	156,805	116,247	94
	Newport	12	139	296,871	139,917	131
	Newtown	4	23	284,309	81,831	38
	Northside	6	48	74,392	81,722	41
	Norwood	10	102	107,376	83,455	79
	Oakley	23	69	216,004	182,865	111
	Park Hills	2	30	170,703	279,000	169
	Pierce Township	10	83	314,662	191,407	84
	Pleasant Ridge	3	57	129,180	91,300	83
	Silverton	6	39	129,870	80,850	65
	Sycamore Township	6	68	327,657	279,500	71
	Symmes Township	10	93	376,136	230,817	106
	Terrace Park	3	31	554,905	337,500	149
	Villa Hills	9	51	365,087	157,867	92
	Walnut Hills	8	125	276,800	288,625	90
	West Chester	49	320	255,474	209,584	95
	Western Hills	5	20	147,543	158,780	85
	Wyoming	9	61	355,440	300,183	85
	*The neighborhoods with the HIGHEST* percentage of sales to active listings.** (Only neighborhoods with at least 35 active listings are used in the highest percentage report.) 1. Oakley ------------------- 33.3% ------- (23 sold of 69 active listings) 2. Ft Thomas ------------- 24.7% ------- (22 sold of 90 active listings) 3. Loveland --------------- 24.4% ------- (8 sold of 48 active listings) *The neighborhoods with the LOWEST* percentage of sales to active listings.** (Only neighborhoods with at least 35 active listings are used in the lowest percentage report.) 1. Mt Adams ------------------ 2.3% ------- (1 sold of 43 active listings) 2. Pleasant Ridge --------- 5.3% ------- (3 sold of 57 active listings) 3. Indian Hill ----------------- 5.7% ------- (5 sold of 87 active listings)
	• The above information is compiled from the Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service (MLS). • Figures include single family & condominium sales for March 1 through March 31, 2012. • For all current listings from around the region, log onto www.RobinsonSIR.com ** For details about "Days on Market" click here --> DOM

April Features		*Updates on Neighborhood Development Projects*
Amberley Village 2930 Belkay Lane $1,490,000 15 Rms, 6 BRs, 3/4 Baths This stately home has welcomed world leaders. Beautiful newer kitchen & baths blend with existing craftsmanship 2.3 Acres features inground pool & bath house plus garage space for 8 or more cars. Lee Robinson 513.842.2225 Montgomery 7860 Jolain Drive $699,900 9 Rms, 3 BRs, 3/1 Baths Nearly new, fantastic ranch on a wooded lot. Enjoy one floor living. Finished lower level has guest suite. Excellent finishes. Convenient to Montgomery Square and Kenwood Towne Center. Ernie Waxman 513.477.7341 Click images above for additional information about these homes.		Last month, we discussed the many new restaurants in the downtown core. This month, we're providing an update on notable projects in a few other neighborhoods. Norwood The Rookwood Exchange - After years of litigation by former home owners, construction at the 12 acre, pie shaped lot bounded by Edwards & Edmondson Roads and I-71 is moving forward. The project will proceed in two phases. The first phase consists of a 400 room Marriott Courtyard Hotel featuring a C-Bar, a Bistro, and a fire pit patio. The hotel is scheduled to open March 2013. Second phase includes an 8 story office building with parking for 750 cars. Plans for a 16 screen movie theatre complex have been dropped. We anticipate Rookwood Exchange will be every bit as prosperous as Rookwood Pavilion and Rookwood Commons. The Rookwood Commons recently announced that REI Coop will open a store in that complex. See map of Commons and Pavilion. Oakley Oakley Station - Plans have been in the works to develop the site of the former Cincinnati Milacron for years. It was long referenced as the Millworks Complex. The economy curtailed the project for several years, but it’s on track once again. Oakley Station is already home to Target, Meijer, LA Fitness and Sam’s Club. Next up is a Cinemark Century Theatre, a 16 screen movie theatre opening towards the end of this year. Approvals have also been given to finish out the 74 acre site with office and residential space. One plan indicated 300+ apartment units consisting of 1 and 2 bedrooms. Plans show that most of the 74 acres is devoted to blacktop surface parking. This must have been what led Cincinnati City Councilwoman Laurie Quinlivan to recommend adding some amount of greenspace to the site. The Kennedy Connector - Final Phase is now underway. We referenced this huge project last year in relationship with the reconstruction of Madison Road. A new road will be built between Duck Creek to Madison Road. This will provide for a more direct connection to northbound I-71. View 2 page project plan here. Evanston & Avondale Keystone Parke - Neyer Construction has announced plans to develop the plot of land between Dana Avenue and the American Red Cross building and fronting I-71. Identified in company literature as Keystone Parke, the 10 acres will include a 120 room hotel with bar, an office/medical building and retail space. Neyer incorporates environmental considerations. For instance, rather than acres of black surface parking, they are building a 1,800 car, 4 story garage with a white reflective roof to reduce the 'heat island' effect. They also include secure bicyle racks and showers. One mile down the road on Dana Avenue is the road work going on around Xavier University. Project goals include; widening to allow left turn lanes, new sidewalks, trees, medians, & water main. Norwood, Oakley and Evanston continue to make great leaps. Space limitations prevented us from referencing positive developments in Walnut Hills, but you can read a recent Enquirer article about the Walnut Hills renaissance here. -RSIR