Cincinnati Condo Connection

Condo Envy: Ingleside Condos 1C

BEST VIEW IN THE CITY! It’s up and down the river and not too high that you only see sky when you sit down. The Ingleside is one of my favorite buildings in the city. I love it because it’s only 27 units and they all have nice views. It has full amenities including 24 hour concierge, fitness room and a lovely pool surrounded by a garden.

Virtual tour of condo

This is the BEST VIEW IN THE CITY! Photos don’t do it justice.

It has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the river, that span the length of the condo. It’s large but not too large at 2600 SF. 2 bedrooms and two offices. 2 and a half baths. The best part of this building is that it is a ground floor condo with lots of grass and greenery. Walk out on to patio from living room, dining room, or either bedroom. It’s perfect for dog owners or gardeners. See more about listing.

A View from both bedrooms.

His and her offices both feature river views.

The kitchen is open and spacious.

And the pool!

The condo is offered at $599,000. 2412 Ingleside Ave. 1C located in East Walnut Hills just a couple of blocks from Woodburn Ave and a 13 minute walk to Eden Park.

Nearby walkable businesses are Cafe de Sales, Woodburn Brewery, O Pie O, Suzy Wongs, The Brew House, Just Q’uin BBQ, Video Archive, Parlour Hair Salon, Clear Conscious Yoga, Parkside Cafe.

Walk to St. Francis de Sales Church, classes at OLLI and New Thought Unity Center

5 Open Houses this weekend Nov. 4 & 5, 2017

Looking for a great condo in Greater Cincinnati? Come see what the following condos have to offer and you might just find your next home!

Park Manor in Blue Ash

New construction in luxury midrise 12 unit building located in community of town homes, carriage houses and condos. This is a spacious 2200 SF condo featuring top of the line amenities such as a great room, outdoor space, hardwood floors, granite counters, crown molding and high ceilings. Only 7 condos left. Condos in the new building at Park Manor are priced starting at $750,000 and are tax abated.

It’s open 12-4 on Sunday. 9506 Park Manor

Madison House Unit 1905 in Hyde Park

This 1bd 1ba condo has gorgeous views from the 19^th floor, new granite counter tops, and hardwood flooring. The HOA dues includes heat, water and air, as well as the association fees. Some amenities the building offers are a heated pool, exercise area, conference/party room, valet parking and a 24hr doorman

The condo is the Madison house which is located in Hyde Park, and is close to all of the wonderful restaurants and shops that Hyde Park and Downtown Cincinnati have to offer.

Come check it out on Saturday 11/4 from 12-2pm. 2324 Madison Rd.

Want to find a condo in Downtown Cincinnati, while still having outdoor space? Check out these open houses this Sunday afternoon.

School House Lofts #41 in East Walnut Hills

Urban living at it’s best. This old school house has been converted to lofts and has 13 foot ceilings and Gothic windows. Secure building. Walk to fabulous Woodburn Avenue cafes, brewery and restaurants.

#41 open Sunday 3:00 to 4:30. Hurry it won’t last long!

1422 Race St Unit 7 in OTR

This 2bd 1ba condo is close to Washington Park and is on the street car line. So you can visit the park at your leisure and take a ride to Downtown and the Banks. The unit offers custom closets, hardwood floors, outdoor terrace and modern amenities with 2 large bedrooms and laundry in the master. Extra storage in the basement.

Come see this beautiful condo on Sunday from 12-2pm.

1213 Vine St Unit C in OTR

This 1bd 1ba condo is an urban loft featuring exposed brick, historic decorative fireplace, modern finishes and tons of natural light. The unit has 1 parking spot in a gated lot directly behind the building. It also just happens to be within blocks of Washington Park and the Street car, offering you so many options in Downtown Cincinnati.

Check out this unit on Sunday from 12-1pm.

The McAlpin Unit 508 Downtown Cincinnati

This 2010 SF condo is a beautiful contemporary penthouse at the McAlpin. Located Downtown just blocks away from Fountain Square, the Banks, the Sports Stadiums and the Riverfront Park. Some Features include high ceilings, bamboo floors, gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, and spa like master bath, with tons of natural light as well as plenty of storage. The unit also comes with 2 garage spaces.

Come see this condo on Sunday from 12-1:30pm. 15 W 4th St. Unit 508

5 Condo Open Houses to see this weekend!

Looking for an urban condo in Cincinnati? Check out these 5 buildings and all they have to offer this weekend!

The Edgecliff

The Edgecliff Private Residences is a great place to have a condo. Being in the heart of Walnut Hills means that you are close to Mt. Adams, Hyde Park, Oakley, Downtown and more. Being near all of those areas means that you can enjoy all that they have to offer, including restaurants and shop, parks, as well as the sports stadiums in Downtown.

Come see the two 2bd 2ba units available and all that they have to offer on Sunday from 1:00-2:30. 2200 Victory Parkway

See units 1607 and 2104

The Dominion

Want to live in a beautiful urban condo? Well check out The Dominion. Just blocks away from OTR, within walking distance to all the best things Cincinnati has to offer including sports stadiums, fountain square, restaurants, shopping and more! Residents will enjoy high end luxury living in these beautiful urban condos.

There are open houses this weekend for 3 different units. They offer exposed brick, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, concrete floors, an open living area, a private patio and more!

Come see these gorgeous condos on Sunday from 12:00-1:00.

The Regency

The Regency is a stately Condominium building located just 7-10 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati on 14 acres. Residents can enjoy convenient shopping and restaurants being close to Downtown and Hyde Park. The Regency offers a private park like setting while being within the city. It’s walk-able to Hyde Park Square and close to I-71. Many units are quite large and have beautiful views of the golf course at Cincinnati Country Club and surrounding Hyde Park area. Some even have city skyline views.

Come see what The Regency has to offer on Sunday from 3:00-5:00!

Unit 609 will be open. 2444 Madison Rd.

One Mercer

Located in the Over The Rhine Historic district, One Mercer is in an up and coming neighborhood featuring a rich heritage and diverse population. One Mercer is in the heart of OTR and close to everything that Cincinnati has to offer. Get to Findley Market and the Riverfront via the street car, or just enjoy life from your beautiful corner balcony!

Come see #204 condo Saturday from 11:30-1:00!

Trinity Flats

Trinity Flats are condos located in the Gateway Quarter. They are within walking distance to everything in Downtown Cincinnati including the restaurants and bars in OTR as well as Findley Market. The condos include hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and a great location!

Come check out this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit on Saturday from 2:30-3:30!

Schoolhouse Lofts in East Walnut Hills

Come see this 1525 SF one bedroom condo two blocks from DeSales Corner. It’s in a renovated schoolhouse and boasts two turets and 12 foot ceilings. This condo has low HOA $290 and comes with a garage. The building has an elevator. Unit 42 which is being offered at $225,000 will be open Sunday from 11:00-12:30.

Buying a Condo? Get the Facts

Buying a condo is a little different from buying a house. You are buying into a community and delegating management and maintenance to others (the board and the manager). I often think that you are becoming business partners with your neighbors. I consider this a good thing. There are more resources to draw from and you can keep things together even when you have big life changes that may take you way from day to day maintenance and management of your property, however; you want to make sure that the other homeowners have similar values to yours. If it’s a luxury building, most of the owners will want things to be in top top shape and you will pay to keep it that way or you may be in a building with mainly first time home buyers or retirees living on very small budgets who may be more interested in doing the bare minimum and deferred maintenance could be an issue.

Get the Documents

Declaration, By-laws and Rules and Regulations: It is your responsibility to get these. If you are working with a real estate agent they will likely request these as part of the purchase contract (offer), however; there is no reason that you can’t review these before placing an offer. These are legal documents that describe the property and how it will be run. You and your real estate agent should be able to read understand them but don’t hesitate to have an attorney look at them if you are not comfortable with them.

Financial Statements: You’ll want to review the annual budget so you can see where the money goes and understand the financial priorities of the community. You will also want to see the income statement for year to date or previous year. This is sometimes called a profit and loss statement. This will help determine how good they are at sticking to the budget. The balance sheet will give you a picture of the assets and liabilities of the HOA. How much cash reserves are in place for large capital improvements or maintenance issues that my come up.

Meeting Minutes: Whether the HOA board meets monthly, quarterly or annually, you will want to see what the topics of concern are for them. Generally the larger the community the more often they meet. Request minutes for the last year. Your real estate agent or the management of the community should be able to get these for you. The community is required to keep minutes of their meetings.

Talk to the Stakeholders and Professionals

Residents: Find out if you already know someone that lives there or a friend of a friend. They will be able to tell you what the culture of the building is like and if they like living there. If you don’t know anyone, ask your realtor to help you find someone. Every community has their doers, complainers and regular people who just enjoy living in the space. Make sure you know which type of person you are speaking with. In other words a complainer might be a good resource to help you understand where potential problems may be but they may also be someone who always finds faults with the community, The doers are a good resource who may be a bit more positive and have better facts.

Management: The manager may be onsite or offsite. The manager may also be another resident or a professional property manager. They will often give you good insight into how the building is run and the culture of the building. They can provide you with more in depth information. Ask them if they’ve done a condo reserve study to determine what will need to be repaired or replaced and when.

Board members: They will be the most knowledgable resource about the issues. If you have concerns about anything that you found in the financial statements, meeting minutes or conversations with residents.

Lenders: Financing a condo with a mortgage is different than a regular house. Your lender will consider your ability to pay the HOA payments in addition to your principal, interest and taxes. Also not all condos are eligible for FHA financing. It’s best to find a local lender that understands condos. Your realtor should be able to help you with this.

Insurance Company: Condos are usually much less expensive to insure than a home since you are usually just financing the interior of your condo.

Home Inspector: Get a professional home inspector to conduct a full inspection of the condominium. You will want to learn the condition of the appliances, electric, plumbing, HVAC and more. Even if you don’t plan on asking for anything from the seller, it’s a good idea to get an inspection so you have a n understanding of how things work and what might need to be done to make your home functional for the future.

Maria Walley

Condo Envy: Park Place at Lytle Park #701

This is my current favorite condo on the market in Cincinnati right now! This must be seen in person as the photos really don’t capture the feel of this spacious loft. #701 is a corner unit on the 7^th floor. It’s not so high that you see the roofs and mechanicals of neighboring buildings but high enough to get the light and the views. You can see Mt. Adams, the Stadium, Lytle Park and the tiara of the Great American Building.

It’s a designed in a contemporary loft style but still very inviting. It’s a very large 3,100 SF condo with an open floor plan but there are still enough rooms to have privacy. This was originally two units. The current owner was the listing agent that was working with the developer to sell the condos and chose these two units to be her home and is now selling it after 12 years of enjoying the space.

I love that there is a nice office that is tucked out of the way and a nice master suite. It features his and hers bathrooms and walk in closets. It also has a man cave outside of the unit and two storage spaces. The man cave could be a workshop, art studio, large wine cellar, craft room or whatever you want it to be.

Park Place at Lytle is one of my favorite condo buildings in downtown Cincinnati. I think people overlook this building and that is a shame. I like that it’s in a quiet part of downtown that feels residential. You can easily walk to the riverfront or the central business district as well as OTR. It’s close to entrance to Columbia Parkway and I-71 so it’s very easy to get where you need to go. And your local pub is The Top of the Park at the Phelps/Residence Inn. It gets better, if your local is too crowded, Park Place has it’s own rooftop garden, a great place to socialize with your friends or neighbors. The Polk Room is a nice place to host a party, although with this condo, I don’t know why someone wouldn’t host an event in the spacious condo itself.

The building has plenty of amenities. It features two guest suites, a nice gym, garage parking, 24 hour concierge and onsite management. With 126 units it’s large enough to support all of these amenities but not so large that it feels like a hotel. One of the other benefits is that there are plenty of households to cover the maintenance of the building so the HOA is quite reasonable for a 3,100 SF condo. It’s $1,190 per month. It’s one block from the University Club and Queen City Club and next door to the Taft Museum. Lytle Park is across the street for those who have dogs to walk.

This unit was designed by Maris Bernard and features beautiful cherry floors, neutral walls and lots of granite. 3 fireplaces, one in the bedroom, living room and the sitting room.

It comes with three garage spaces and is currently listed at $995,000. See the listing detail for more information and hurry up and book a showing with me before this wonderful condo is snapped up. 513-235-3996

Maria Walley