April e-Newsletter -- Upcoming Concerts, Plays, Events, Profile Neighborhood: Blue Ash, Real Estate Activity in Your Neighborhood.

Since becoming incorporated as a City in 1961, Blue Ash has blossomed into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Greater Cincinnati. National publications have noticed, identifying the City as one of the 50 best places in America to raise your family. Forbes Small Business magazine also identified Blue Ash as being one of the 100 best places to live and launch a small business. There are over 2,000 business in Blue Ash, including Belcan, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, F+W Media, The J. Peterman Company, Sunny Delight Beverages, Lighting Systems, Inc., and Procter & Gamble. In fact, the City’s population of just over 12,000 swells to 55,000 as employees commute to their respective places of employment. History.
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The name comes from the many Ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) trees used to build Carpenter’s Run Baptist Church in 1797. There are descendants of early settlers that still live in the area today. One of the very earliest settlers was a fellow named John Conklin.
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When many non-residents think of this area, they think of the Blue Ash Airport. Perhaps the airport exemplifies the extraordinary changes experienced by this community. Identified as one of the highest points of elevation in Hamilton County, 1,200 acres were purchased in 1921 for an airport. The original airport was named Grisard field after Lt. John K. Grisard, the only Cincinnati pilot killed in WW1.
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One year later, the airport was acquired by Parks & Hugh Watson. Hugh was a barnstormer and aviation pioneer. The airport was sold again in 1955 to the City of Cincinnati with the idea of this becoming the international airport that Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky airport is today.
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The airport continues to inspire Blue Ash. The remaining 228 acres of the original airport is now a park (Summit Park). There are plans afoot for major developments, including expanded trails that weave through woodlands, wetlands, and meadow areas, a community garden, water sculpture, dog park, farmer’s market, performing arts venue, and restaurants.
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A significant attraction of this community is the Sycamore school district, ranked 14th in Ohio and 403rd nationwide. The STEM rank (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) is 141st among schools across the nation. University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, (formerly Raymond Walters College) is a highly rated 2 year college offering 60 professional degrees. After so much mental exertion, the very popular Blue Ash YMCA offers plenty of programs for active residents both young and old.
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Restaurants in this community attract patrons from around the area. Some of the more popular are Parkers Blue Ash Tavern, Café Mediterranean, Slatts, Brown Dog Café, Sammy’s, and Blue Ash Chili, among many others. In addition, Pipkins Fruit & Vegetable Market offers quality produce and a vast selection of flowers in the warm months.

Exciting News For Blue Ash! New Custom, Luxury Landominium Development:
We have been acknowledged as the official representative of a fantastic new housing development in Blue Ash known as Creekside Pointe. We are very excited about this building project with homes starting at $350,000. For more information, email Sean Chmura@SothebysRealty.com We will also have more information as this project develops.

-RSIR

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Opens Apr 26 - Women's Work. An exhibit devoted to women artists of the region at the Malton Gallery. - Apr 25 - Art After Dark This month's theme: Speed of Light. - Apr 25,26 - Barber & Bernstein. CSO & pianist Orli Shaham. Music Hall. - Apr 27 - Masters of Swing Feature this month: The Helen Welch Quartet at the Gallagher Center, XU. - Apr 29 - For something completely different: VNV Nation Electro-industrial, synth, & EBM. At The Taft. - May 1 - Leo Kottke lights up the guitar at the 20th Century. - May 6 - Nickel Creek is back together again. See them at The Taft. - May 7,16-18 - May Festival. Warm up your vocal chords for this annual Music Hall event. - Reds Home Games Apr 28,29,30: Cubs May 1,2,3,4: Brewers May 9,10,11: Rockies May 13,14,15: Padres - Apr 19-25 - Venus in Fur. Broadway's hottest date is at Playhouse in the Park. - Apr 25,26 *Ballet & Over The Rhine. CBC dances to OTR's 'Infamous Love Songs'. 3 Performances at the Aronoff. - May 2-25 -* *2 Noble Kinsmen. Impassioned rivalry for a Princess' affection. Cincy Shakes. - - Now until Apr 23 -* Build it! Architecture for Kids offers fun construction concepts for children. Betts House. - May 1, 8, 15 - Salsa on the Square - Throughout the Summer on Fountain Square. - May 4 - Flying Pig Marathon - Let's cheer on them on! - May 9-11 - Appalachian Festival, 45th Annual. At Coney Island. - Click images, links for expanded info.	Neighborhood	# Sold	Active Listings	Avg. List	Avg. Sale	**Days on Market
	- Amberley Village	4	24	$458,838	$410,275	102
	- Anderson Township	43	194	353,151	220,782	59
	- Avondale	4	40	165,530	159,375	19
	- Bellevue	8	37	177,421	80,330	60
	- Blue Ash	14	40	369,481	170,457	50
	- Clifton	6	50	215,378	111,023	53
	- Columbia-Tusculum	4	33	325,097	276,500	63
	- Covington	15	215	259,193	69,778	103
	- Crestview Hills	1	15	349,040	127,000	151
	- Dayton (KY)	5	29	117,311	70,698	142
	- Deer Park	7	30	114,238	94,129	58
	- Downtown	15	68	327,985	247,190	43
	- East End	3	14	446,843	327,781	33
	- Edgewood	7	34	351,609	329,056	67
	- Fort Mitchell	8	14	435,379	320,863	184
	- Fort Thomas	9	59	240,382	221,867	94
	- Fort Wright	4	26	163,819	187,225	6
	- Glendale	3	23	470,943	254,667	115
	- Hyde Park	15	63	487,590	459,703	44
	- Indian Hill	4	86	1,582,725	782,950	46
	- Kennedy Heights	3	26	101,612	55,750	32
	- Kenwood	5	19	284,921	400,821	28
	- Lakeside Park	---	10	206,050	---	---
	- Linwood	---	6	81,617	---	---
	- Loveland	12	70	261,204	206,324	55
	- Madeira	11	42	385,302	288,351	79
	- Madison Place	1	10	117,050	85,000	203
	- Madisonville	6	49	100,429	56,668	141
	- Maineville	2	9	223,425	130,500	89
	- Mariemont	5	18	453,489	358,620	55
	- Mason	47	138	397,486	242,623	60
	- Milford	6	21	141,570	133,108	29
	- Montgomery	6	66	588,782	436,792	33
	- Mt Adams	1	28	614,728	220,000	2
	- Mt Auburn	6	16	230,469	177,793	60
	- Mt Lookout	9	25	405,596	360,833	57
	- Mt Washington	22	54	135,764	144,166	64
	- Newport	12	97	250,019	184,675	95
	- Newtown	3	18	238,442	213,000	186
	- Northside	3	39	96,410	98,979	59
	- Norwood	16	79	104,799	79,353	58
	- Oakley	15	39	233,951	238,493	44
	- Park Hills	2	9	214,650	161,050	201
	- Pierce Township	9	66	240,408	231,394	54
	- Pleasant Ridge	4	46	160,000	130,663	63
	- Silverton	2	20	99,820	126,375	91
	- South Lebanon	10	35	379,289	236,383	88
	- Sycamore Township	9	37	368,834	274,361	46
	- Symmes Township	7	69	407,474	283,286	99
	- Terrace Park	3	25	628,924	605,667	100
	- Villa Hills	6	41	338,510	198,767	132
	- Walnut Hills	14	63	317,806	190,496	66
	- West Chester	56	230	263,812	208,819	55
	- Western Hills	7	21	236,090	140,071	93
	- Wyoming	13	77	383,997	351,523	123
	- --*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. Mt Washington ----------- 40.7% ------- (22 sold of 54 active listings) -----2. Blue Ash ------------------- 38.8% ------- (14 sold of 38 active listings) -----3. Oakley ---------------------- 38.5% ------- (15 sold of 39 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. Indian Hill ------------------ 4.6% ------- (4 sold of 86 active listings) -----2. Covington ----------------- 7.0% ------- (15 sold of 215 active listings) -----3. Northside ------------------ 7.7% ------- (3 sold of 39 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, 2013. • For all current listings from around the region, log onto www.RobinsonSIR.com ** For details about "Days on Market" click here --> DOM

April Features		Neighborhood Profile: The City of Blue Ash
Wyoming 232 Worthington Avenue $599,000 10 Rooms, 3 BRs, 3 Baths - Gorgeous, completely updated gem in the heart of Wyoming. New kitchen, master suite, etc. - Plusses: 2 car, detached garage, award winning Wyoming schools. - Contact: Holly Porter LIttle 513.470.7248 South Lebanon 5340 Red Flower Lane $335,500 11 Rms, 5 BRs, 3/1 Baths - Located in the desirable Stone Brook Pool Community. - Five bedrooms, including a first floor master suite with study makes this a perfect family home. - Contact: Sean Chmura 513.253.1815 - Click house image for more info.	-	Since becoming incorporated as a City in 1961, Blue Ash has blossomed into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Greater Cincinnati. National publications have noticed, identifying the City as one of the 50 best places in America to raise your family. Forbes Small Business magazine also identified Blue Ash as being one of the 100 best places to live and launch a small business. There are over 2,000 business in Blue Ash, including Belcan, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, F+W Media, The J. Peterman Company, Sunny Delight Beverages, Lighting Systems, Inc., and Procter & Gamble. In fact, the City’s population of just over 12,000 swells to 55,000 as employees commute to their respective places of employment. History. - The name comes from the many Ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) trees used to build Carpenter’s Run Baptist Church in 1797. There are descendants of early settlers that still live in the area today. One of the very earliest settlers was a fellow named John Conklin. - When many non-residents think of this area, they think of the Blue Ash Airport. Perhaps the airport exemplifies the extraordinary changes experienced by this community. Identified as one of the highest points of elevation in Hamilton County, 1,200 acres were purchased in 1921 for an airport. The original airport was named Grisard field after Lt. John K. Grisard, the only Cincinnati pilot killed in WW1. - One year later, the airport was acquired by Parks & Hugh Watson. Hugh was a barnstormer and aviation pioneer. The airport was sold again in 1955 to the City of Cincinnati with the idea of this becoming the international airport that Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky airport is today. - The airport continues to inspire Blue Ash. The remaining 228 acres of the original airport is now a park (Summit Park). There are plans afoot for major developments, including expanded trails that weave through woodlands, wetlands, and meadow areas, a community garden, water sculpture, dog park, farmer’s market, performing arts venue, and restaurants. - A significant attraction of this community is the Sycamore school district, ranked 14th in Ohio and 403rd nationwide. The STEM rank (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) is 141st among schools across the nation. University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, (formerly Raymond Walters College) is a highly rated 2 year college offering 60 professional degrees. After so much mental exertion, the very popular Blue Ash YMCA offers plenty of programs for active residents both young and old. - Restaurants in this community attract patrons from around the area. Some of the more popular are Parkers Blue Ash Tavern, Café Mediterranean, Slatts, Brown Dog Café, Sammy’s, and Blue Ash Chili, among many others. In addition, Pipkins Fruit & Vegetable Market offers quality produce and a vast selection of flowers in the warm months. Exciting News For Blue Ash! New Custom, Luxury Landominium Development: We have been acknowledged as the official representative of a fantastic new housing development in Blue Ash known as Creekside Pointe. We are very excited about this building project with homes starting at $350,000. For more information, email Sean Chmura@SothebysRealty.com We will also have more information as this project develops. -RSIR

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		Auckland, New Zealand This stunning English-style home sits prominently on a very prestigious street. The outstanding panoramic views stretch North over the city, valley and harbour to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. This elegant home boasts a gourmet kitchen, and four spacious double-bedrooms, including a character-filled loft area. --- Capturing all-day sun thanks to a North-West position, makes lounging under the poolside loggia quite enjoyable. This magnificent family home features wonderful outdoor spaces, including a private parterre garden. Price: $2,555,000 - For info, click the image at left, or call our office - we're always glad to help!* 513.321.6000.*