Photo courtesy Chris Farr/The First Showing, LLC.
Address: 931 York St., West End
Price: $500,000
Beginning around 1850, Cincinnati’s wealthiest beer brewers and pork packers populated the area that we now know as Dayton Street Historic District. At the time, it was colloquially referred to as “Millionaire’s Row.” Their money flowed into building beautiful homes, and Italianate architecture was the style of choice. For the last several decades, countless homes in the neighborhood have been restored and lovingly maintained, so that the area feels just as opulent now as it did well over a hundred years ago. One shining example is currently on the market at 931 York St.
Its red brick exterior presents timeless curb appeal. With a low-pitched roof, bracketed cornice, and tall windows adorned with arched, molded surrounds, the home is an excellent representation of Italianate style.
“It’s a very unique property,” says realtor Gregory Tassone, “While it’s currently zoned as a two-family, it could very easily be transformed into single family, as it only needs two walls taken down to do so.” In its current state, the layout provides great flexibility for investment potential or in-laws quarters. On the flip side, a relatively easy reconfiguration could turn it into a spacious, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home.
When the Dayton Street Historic District received its designation and inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, many individual homes slowly followed suit. In 1996, 931 York St. was added to the National Register of Historic Places by former owners Edwina Hammond and Maurice Koch, Jr. Since then, it has been preserved pristinely, with gobs of gorgeous features throughout three levels and 2,904 square feet of living space.
Photo courtesy Chris Farr/The First Showing, LLC.
A beautiful front door—dark wood with pastel-colored stained glass in a floral pattern—gives a preview to the elegance waiting inside. Classic checkerboard tile graces the entryway, while decorative stair tread brackets add a little extra to an often-overlooked area. The living room is just off the entryway, with high ceilings, fireplace, and interior shutters. Large double doors lead through to the kitchen, offering the possibility to open the floorplan and connect the two spaces when desired. The kitchen is bright and accessible, with the delightful surprise of another ornate fireplace. It adds a whole new level of coziness to the ‘eat-in kitchen’ concept.
Photo courtesy Chris Farr/The First Showing, LLC.
On the second floor, the primary suite is envy-inducing, with a sunny, goldenrod bedroom (complete with another fireplace) that steps down into an enormous bathroom. A tiered, tiled garden bathtub sits in the center of the room—promising deeply luxurious soaks—while a crystal chandelier and fireplace with large mantle round out the spa-worthy features. The third floor features another large bedroom with hard wood floors, great natural light, and an adjoining bathroom.
Things have certainly changed since the late 1800s, and you no longer need to be a titan of industry to reside in the Dayton Street Historic District. Yet, even if you’re not a beer brewing millionaire, there’s something to be said for elevating your daily experiences byliving in a neighborhood this lovely, surrounded by history. And with downtown being less than ten minutes away? That’s just the cherry on top.
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