Professional, single, early 40s potentially relocating from Dallas (Cincinnati, Hamilton: safe area, place to live)
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There are a lot of good options, but my favorite choice would be Mt. Adams.
I personally would jump at the chance to live in Mount Adam's but parking and noise may be too much for the OP. Perhaps away from St Gregory party strip things are quieter but I am sure even then there are noisy stragglers walking back to their cars when the clubs let out. Hehe..I've been a noisy straggler. I've been to Mount Adams a time or two and seem to gravitate towards Longworth's. That's about all I remember.
With that said, the OP should definitely give it a look. There are plenty of really cool homes and some have garages.
Also, Clifton Gaslight. There are quite a few bars along Ludlow with eclectic, older crowds. Arlin's comes to mind.
I vote for 1) Oakley; 2) Mt. Adams; 3) Hyde Park; and 4) Clifton Gaslight. I'm not very familiar with Columbia-Tusculum----but it might be worth a look as another poster suggested.
Hamilton County has great muni courses-----Blue Ash is one of my favorites and not too far from the 4 areas on my list.
I distinctly disagree. Mt Adams is for the hip 20/30s crowd, not someone in their 40s. Having people urinate on your front sidewalk, I believe you are past that. Same thing with Clifton Gaslight, this is a college atmosphere. Oakley has virtually nothing to offer for your age group and lifestyle. It is a blue-collar area which has attempted to gentrify due to its proximity to the City. But a large percentage of the housing is both aged and small.
Hyde Park is a contrast, ranging from very old and extravagant mansions to cheap second-floor walk up flats. Its proximity to downtown Cincinnati and relative safe environment are what keep it on the to do lists. It is at least deserving of the safe neighborhood accolades. Similar for Columbia-Tusculum.
But do yourself a favor and at least locate where you can indulge your proclaimed screen name - golf! This is not within the City proper. The few remaining private clubs in the City are primarily social events. None of them are renowned for the golf course.
Check out Kenwood's fees as a member. If you decide you can swing it, then Madeira, Montgomery, Blue Ash all become candidates for housing.
Follow your first desire, golf, and then let everything else follow. You will be far happier in the long run.
Brill - quit trying to steer this person away from the city. No one here did that to you when you were making suggestions out in your neck of the woods. We should be able to make suggestions and let the OP decide what fits. Put all the options on the table and leave it at that.
Mount Adam's has clubs that cater to the younger crowd but the neighborhood itself is not a young neighborhood, and it's affluent. There are many professionals in the area. Clifton Gaslight is not a college atmosphere. It's very family oriented, more international in flavor, and quiet once you get away from Ludlow. In fact, it's the type of neighborhood where grad students tend to go to get away from the rowdier college neighborhoods of CUF.
CUF is a college atmosphere area and notice no one recommended that to him yet. And I live here and am pushing 40.
I distinctly disagree. Mt Adams is for the hip 20/30s crowd, not someone in their 40s. Having people urinate on your front sidewalk, I believe you are past that. Same thing with Clifton Gaslight, this is a college atmosphere. Oakley has virtually nothing to offer for your age group and lifestyle. It is a blue-collar area which has attempted to gentrify due to its proximity to the City. But a large percentage of the housing is both aged and small.
Hyde Park is a contrast, ranging from very old and extravagant mansions to cheap second-floor walk up flats. Its proximity to downtown Cincinnati and relative safe environment are what keep it on the to do lists. It is at least deserving of the safe neighborhood accolades. Similar for Columbia-Tusculum.
But do yourself a favor and at least locate where you can indulge your proclaimed screen name - golf! This is not within the City proper. The few remaining private clubs in the City are primarily social events. None of them are renowned for the golf course.
Check out Kenwood's fees as a member. If you decide you can swing it, then Madeira, Montgomery, Blue Ash all become candidates for housing.
Follow your first desire, golf, and then let everything else follow. You will be far happier in the long run.
I distinctly disagree with your assessments. 40 is the new 30. If I'm 40 and single, I want to be around similar people. The hustle and bustle of Mt. Adams and Gaslight is exactly what makes them attractive to single 40 year olds......and the fact there might be 20 and 30 year olds only makes it more enticing. If I have no kids and signficant other it changes everything. When was the last time you were in Mt Adams? There's a lot of people in the 40's and 50's......heck....it's about the only people that can afford to buy a house up there given how expensive they are.
I think Oakley's changed a lot since you've been there, too. There are a wide variety of people there ranging from families, married with no kids, and single and childless. Oakley town square is a happening place. While Oakley is still safe, it's close enough to urban areas that sketchy people do walk thru there....but from what I understand, they're mostly looking to steal stuff that's unattended like bikes and unlocked detached garages. And I don't think it's blue collar anymore.....if anything it's considered the "poor man's" Hyde Park.....which is actually a compliment.
The hustle and bustle of Mt. Adams and Gaslight is exactly what makes them attractive to single 40 year olds......and the fact there might be 20 and 30 year olds only makes it more enticing.
My wife and I gravitate to lively areas anywhere we have lived. Being able to walk to bars and restaraunts, hop the bus downtown, to Ludlow, or Northside, etc. This is the reason we chose to live in Clifton Heights. She's in her 40's, I'm 40 next year, and we are raising a son. Perfect fit for us. That was my wordy way of saying I second this post.
My wife and I gravitate to lively areas anywhere we have lived. Being able to walk to bars and restaraunts, hop the bus downtown, to Ludlow, or Northside, etc. This is the reason we chose to live in Clifton Heights. She's in her 40's, I'm 40 next year, and we are raising a son. Perfect fit for us. That was my wordy way of saying I second this post.
Apparently none of you are golf addicts. Why would you advise a self-proclaimed golf addict to locate in an inter-city neighborhood? The only golf available within the City are horrible overpriced old money country clubs.
So yes, I am advising him to locate where he can enjoy his avowed pastime at an enjoyable pace. Some of you need to come up above ground and smell the roses some of us enjoy. He said nothing relative to an urban existence other than he wanted an attached garage. Clifton Gaslight for an avowed golfer, how much further off track can you get?
Sometimes you need to actually pay attention to what the OP is asking for. It is not your preferences but his/her/theirs which is important. When someone says they are a golf addict, I pay attention to that, as I can relate.
As a point of contrast, it may be worth checking out some of the higher-end stuff in Mt Auburn itself, including Liberty Hill, which would be considered "City" on the realtor websites. These locations are incredibly close to your work place and have quite a bit of housing geared towards the young professional type. However, crime is somewhat higher and the area will be more urban and noisy.
Egads. I missed this. Liberty Hill / Prospect Hill is an awesome place and many homes there have a great downtown view. I patronize Milton's (when I get tired of Murphy's) and it's a VERY friendly place. It's one of my favorite bars in the city and has "Cheers" written all over it.
You could also walk to Main Street or Vine where there are a host of other night spots. Late at night it would be a very short cab ride home if you didn't want to walk.
The biggest drawback with Prospect Hill is shopping. You would have to drive up Sycamore/ Auburn Ave to a Kroger that is about to be closed for renovations. 71 is close by as is Findlay Market. So it's not like you are shut out of golfing. It's a short drive.
But Liberty Hill is a very cool place where you will find very nice people. That's been my experience anyway from hanging at Milton's, and that is def. the neighborhood bar. Give it a look to satisfy your curiosity.
Apparently none of you are golf addicts. Why would you advise a self-proclaimed golf addict to locate in an inter-city neighborhood? The only golf available within the City are horrible overpriced old money country clubs.
So yes, I am advising him to locate where he can enjoy his avowed pastime at an enjoyable pace. Some of you need to come up above ground and smell the roses some of us enjoy. He said nothing relative to an urban existence other than he wanted an attached garage. Clifton Gaslight for an avowed golfer, how much further off track can you get?
He didn't say he wanted a golfing community. I actually read more than "avid golfer" and this is where the other recommendations are coming from. They want more than a golfing community.
Please, let's not derail this thread with the usual mess.
OK OP please chime back in here. Is your addicted2golf just a made up name or something you truely desire. I have been trying to offer suggestions which may be compatible with a desire to play golf. If your screen name is strictly contrived, then fine go live anywhere. But if you are really an avid golfer then play attention. The City itself is not a golfer's haven unless you have boo koo bucks to spend on a private club.
Thanks for the quick feedback. Although I want safe, I want a maximum of 20 minutes commute. I'm sure Mason is very nice, but seems a little too far out from Mt. Auburn. I looked at The Regency, but their pics show more senior people than those in their 30s/40s. I couldn't tell much about Madison House, wonder the same thing. I agree a condo provides more time for golf than having a house!
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I've been to Mount Adams a time or two and seem to gravitate towards Longworth's. That's about all I remember. 
