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On The Market: A Colorful Condo on Hyde Park Square

Historically, Hyde Park has been known more for its single family homes than anything. But as Boomers downsize and homeowners of all ages seek walkable neighborhoods, more and more condos have sprung up near Hyde Park Square.

On The Market: A Norwood Reno To Rival Any Oakley Foursquare

4111 Elsmere, Norwood, $269,900As Hyde Park and Oakley home prices rise, nearby Norwood is starting to get a lot more love. Take this grey brick foursquare with a charming front entry, which is already...

On The Market: A Delightful Victorian on the National Register of Historic Places

Yes, this yellow gingerbread-clad Wyoming house is adorable but it has a really cool backstory, too. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, legend has it this circa 1870 home was moved in the 1920’s from the Springfield Pike location where it was originally built.

On The Market: A 1919 “Wurlitzer Subdivision” Estate

Stately and well maintained, this home has many hallmarks of fine living from its time: a grand front hall with swooping wood staircase, a massive dining room, a tile-floored sunroom with french doors and a wood-paneled study with a patterned plaster ceiling.

On The Market: A Verdant Escape in Amberley Village

It’s a perennial problem for real estate agents—in a market that favors both old and brand new, how to sell a house that’s middle-aged?

On The Market: A Rookwood-Tiled Manse In North Avondale

This stately limestone home with a green glazed tile roof sits on two acres just southwest of Rose Hill, one of North Avondale’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

On The Market: Three Practically Perfect Northside Homes

Looking for an urban feel without the hefty pricetag? Check out Northside.

This Historic Ohio Township Home Was a Stop on the Underground Railroad

A quick scan of the listing photos show tons of authentic remnants from the home’s past: brick interior walls (all original bricks were kiln-fired onsite, says listing agent Ellie Reiser); five working fireplaces; and several accessories and pieces of furniture that date back nearly 200 years.

On The Market: A Pleasant Ridge Rehab

6325 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, $595,000Pleasant Ridge is pretty hot as real estate markets go these days. The neighborhood saw its first teardown a few years ago; now people are starting to undertake some...

On The Market: An Old-School Indian Hill Home

Currently listed for $2.15 million, this sprawling Indian Hill estate, “Carter Farm,” was reportedly built in 1926 by Dr. Burr Nolan Carter as a wedding gift for his new wife, Olga Ault.

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