Checklist: Choosing the Best Neighborhood for Families

All parents want the best for their children. When searching for a new home, they often look for a neighborhood for families that will offer the important items on their wish lists. So how do you choose a place for your family to put down roots? 

Below is a checklist of elements to consider, as well as more information on how Rivers Pointe Estates stacks up as a family neighborhood. 

Choosing a Neighborhood for Families

As you compare neighborhoods and housing developments, consider these questions: 

• What school district is the neighborhood in? Are there private school options nearby as well? 
• Is child care readily available?  
• What are the options for recreation? Are amenities like playgrounds, tennis courts, pools, ball fields, bike trails and golf courses close by? 
• Are the houses in the neighborhood in our budget? 
• What size home would we be able to build or purchase in the neighborhood? 
• What are plans for future development in or around the neighborhood? 
• Does the neighborhood offer family activities or ways to be with neighbors? 
• Will the neighborhood foster independence for our children? 
• What will our commute time be for work, shopping or other activities? 
• Is the neighborhood safe?  

Comparing Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Neighborhoods

As you look at existing homes for sale and consider building a new home, we hope you will find this checklist helpful. If you include Rivers Pointe as you look for a neighborhood for families, here’s what you will find: 

School districts and childcare. Rivers Pointe Estates is in the Boone County school district and is located close to other Northern Kentucky private schools. Hebron offers several full-time preschools. A new, state-of-the-art public library is located just one mile from the Rivers Pointe Estates entrance.  

Recreation options: The Rivers Pointe Estates community offers miles of multipurpose trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding. A streamside campsite is planned within the community. Rivers Pointe will also offer pools, a fitness center and space for outdoor games. Traditions Golf Course is within a few minutes drive. 

Home options: The master plan for Rivers Pointe Estates includes a variety of home styles and sizes, allowing for a range of budgets. A young family might choose a smaller home to start, then grow into one of the larger homes in the community. Families planning ahead to downsize when their nest is empty will find options here, too. New construction homes allow families to personalize their floor plans and finishes to fit their lifestyle and taste. 

Neighborhood development and activities: Inside our large, self-contained development, Rivers Pointe residents will find everything they need. Seasonal activities and common spaces like the Village Green will provide opportunities for neighbors to meet. Retail shops and restaurants will be within walking distance. Kids and families will be able to bike or walk miles of trails. 

Commute times and safety: Even though Rivers Pointe Estates is within 20 minutes of downtown Cincinnati and eight minutes from CVG, it feels like a quiet retreat. A wide variety of shopping and dining options is available in nearby Hebron, along with schools, churches and other services. Our planned community will include security monitoring for residents’ peace of mind.     

Beyond the Checklist

Obviously a neighborhood for families can look great on paper, but you also want to experience it in person. As you compare options for your next family move, we hope you will visit Rivers Pointe. Contact John Toebben at (859) 512-2426 for a personal tour of all that Rivers Pointe has to offer.