Communities

Affordable New Home Builders in Greater Cincinnati

Cristo Homes has built new homes in Greater Cincinnati since 1963. The company is family owned and run today by brothers Adam and Joe Cristo, who grew up in Middletown and came up through the building side of the business. It builds in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clinton counties in Ohio and in Campbell County in Northern Kentucky.

There are twelve active communities across eleven towns, with homes priced from the mid $200s to the mid $600s. The buyers are mostly first-time and second-time buyers, and people moving out of a larger house into something attached and lower maintenance. The product mix follows from that: two-story townhomes, attached one-story patio homes, paired townhomes, and detached ranch and two-story designs. Most plans include a basement, and many include a finished lower level.

Four communities carry a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement, which holds property taxes at the land value for a set term after closing. Morningside in Forest Park carries a 100 percent abatement for fifteen years. Anderson Place in Madisonville carries a 100 percent abatement for ten years on up to $300,000 in value, through the City of Cincinnati. Enclave at Mariemont carries 50 percent for fifteen years. Timber Glen in Wilmington carries 100 percent for five years. Homes at Winding Walks in Sayler Park are eligible for Cincinnati's Lift Tier abatement. The abatement mechanics are explained in full on the Cristo Homes blog.

Cincinnati Area Communities

Twelve active communities across Greater Cincinnati, Butler and Warren counties, and Northern Kentucky. Each community name links to its community page and each town name links to its town page.

Anderson Place

Madisonville, OH 45227 | Priced from the High $400s | Cincinnati Public Schools

Seven luxury townhomes in Madisonville, directly across from Medpace and one minute from I-71. Two- and three-bedroom plans with finished lower levels and rear-entry two-car garages. Every home qualifies for the City of Cincinnati's ten-year residential tax abatement on up to $300,000 in value.

Arlington Parke

Trenton, OH 45067 | Priced from the Low $300s | Madison Schools

The widest plan selection Cristo builds — fifteen floor plans across ranch and two-story designs, in Butler County between Hamilton, Middletown and Liberty Township. Easy reach of I-75, with Cincinnati, Dayton and Hamilton all inside a comfortable drive.

Clearview Crossing

Springboro, OH 45066 | Priced from the Mid $300s | Springboro Schools

Four miles from downtown Springboro in Warren County, with sidewalk-lined streets and a paved walking and bike path running through the community. Fourteen floor plans.

Enclave at Mariemont

Mariemont, OH 45227 | Priced from the High $500s | Mariemont School District

Three-story townhomes with views toward the Little Miami River, in the Mariemont School District. Three bedrooms and three and a half baths, nine-foot ceilings, two-car garage and walk-out lower level. A 50 percent abatement runs for fifteen years.

Havenwood

Middletown, OH 45044 | Priced from the Mid $200s | Lebanon City Schools

Forty-seven two-story townhomes in Middletown, and one of the few new construction communities in the area served by Lebanon City Schools. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a choice of one- or two-car garage. Wooded views, a community walking trail and quick access to I-75.

Heritage Landing

Middletown, OH 45044 | Priced from the Mid $200s | Middletown School District

Attached one-story patio homes for buyers who want new construction without stairs or yard work. Two bedrooms, two baths, nine-foot ceilings, a private patio and a pocket office. Lawn care is included, and the community has a fire pit park, a pergola and a wooded creek trail.

Indian Walk

Cleves, OH 45002 | Priced from the High $300s | Three Rivers Local Schools

Wooded homesites on Cincinnati's west side, adjacent to Mitchell Memorial Forest and its 1,429 acres of protected woodland and eight miles of mountain biking trails. Thirteen plans across ranch, two-story and three-story designs, up to 3,484 square feet, with included basements.

Morningside

Forest Park, OH 45240 | Priced from the High $200s | Winton Woods Schools

New townhomes in Forest Park carrying the strongest abatement Cristo builds under — 100 percent for fifteen years. Three plans, three bedrooms, two and a half baths.

Reserve at Bellevue

Bellevue, KY 41073 | Priced from the Mid $400s | Campbell County Schools

Three-story townhome duplexes minutes from downtown Cincinnati with views of the city skyline. The community entrance has a cascading water feature, and there is a fire pit and grill area and a wooded walking trail.

Timber Glen

Wilmington, OH 45177 | Priced from the High $200s | Wilmington School District

Detached new homes in Wilmington with a five-year, 100 percent CRA abatement, so buyers pay taxes on land value only for the first five years after closing. Positioned on US-68 between Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. Thirteen floor plans.

Townes at Harpers Mill

Symmes Township, OH 45249 | Priced from the Mid $600s | Sycamore School District

Thirteen two-story paired townhomes on East Kemper Road in Symmes Township, with access to both I-71 and I-275. Three bedrooms, two full and two half baths, nine-foot main-level ceilings, a grand bedroom suite and a finished lower level. Sycamore School District.

Winding Walks

Sayler Park, OH 45233 | Priced from the Mid $300s | Cincinnati Public Schools

Fifteen floor plans in Sayler Park, a mix of ranch and two-story designs with basements and, on many homesites, wooded views. Homes here are eligible for Cincinnati's Lift Tier residential tax abatement.

New Homes for Sale in Cincinnati, Move-In Ready

Some Cristo homes are already framed, finished or complete, which shortens the wait to a move-in date and fixes the price and the finishes before contract. Availability changes weekly.

See every move-in ready and to-be-built home currently available across Greater Cincinnati.

New Construction Homes in Cincinnati: Floor Plans

Cristo builds ranch, two-story and three-story plans, attached and detached, from roughly 1,300 to 3,500 square feet. Plans vary by community — not every plan is offered in every neighbourhood, because lot width, grade and whether the home is attached all decide what fits. The community pages list which plans are available where.

Living in Greater Cincinnati

Work and commuting

Greater Cincinnati is a headquarters region. Kroger, Procter & Gamble and GE Aerospace are all headquartered here, and Cincinnati Children's is one of the largest employers in the metro. Cristo communities are placed around the interstates those commutes run on. Anderson Place is a minute from I-71 and directly across from Medpace. Townes at Harpers Mill reaches both I-71 and I-275, which puts downtown, Kenwood and Blue Ash inside an easy drive. Havenwood, Heritage Landing and Arlington Parke sit on the I-75 corridor between Cincinnati and Dayton. Reserve at Bellevue is minutes from downtown across the river.

School districts

District is usually the first thing buyers ask about and it varies community by community, sometimes in ways the town name does not predict. Havenwood is in Middletown but is served by Lebanon City Schools, in Warren County. Anderson Place and Winding Walks are both Cincinnati Public Schools. Enclave at Mariemont is in the Mariemont School District, Townes at Harpers Mill in Sycamore, Clearview Crossing in Springboro, Morningside in Winton Woods, Heritage Landing in Middletown, Indian Walk in Three Rivers Local, Arlington Parke in Madison, Timber Glen in Wilmington, and Reserve at Bellevue in Campbell County, Kentucky. Every community page lists its district with the assigned elementary, middle and high schools.

Tax abatement

Several communities sit inside a Community Reinvestment Area, which abates property tax on the improvement for a set number of years after closing. The buyer still pays tax on the land. On a new home that is the larger share of the bill, so the effect on a monthly payment is real and it is written into the county record rather than offered as a promotion. Which communities qualify, at what percentage and for how long, is listed above and covered in full on the blog.

Building With Cristo

• How the build works, step by step
• Financing and preferred lenders
• Energy efficiency and what it costs to run
• Smart home features included
• Warranty coverage and how to file

Common Questions

How much does it cost to build a new home in Cincinnati?

Cristo homes in Greater Cincinnati run from the mid $200s to the mid $600s. Where a home lands in that range depends on the community, whether it is attached or detached, the plan, the square footage and the options selected. Each community page carries its own starting price, and the cost of building in this market is covered in more detail on the blog.

How long does it take to build?

A to-be-built home generally takes several months from contract to closing, and the schedule depends on the plan, the community and the permitting authority. Homes already under construction close faster, and a quick move-in home can be ready in thirty to ninety days. The construction timeline is walked through step by step on the process page.

What is included in the base price?

Cristo includes items many builders charge for, including nine-foot first-floor ceilings on most plans, a basement on most detached plans, quartz kitchen tops and smart home features. What is included varies by community and plan, so the community page and the included features list are the place to check.

Which school district will my home be in?

It depends on the community, not on the town. Havenwood is in Middletown and is served by Lebanon City Schools. Anderson Place and Winding Walks are Cincinnati Public Schools. Every community page names its district and its assigned schools.

Do Cristo homes qualify for a tax abatement?

Some do. Morningside carries 100 percent for fifteen years. Anderson Place carries 100 percent for ten years on up to $300,000 in value. Enclave at Mariemont carries 50 percent for fifteen years. Timber Glen carries 100 percent for five years. Winding Walks homes are eligible for Cincinnati's Lift Tier abatement. The rest do not carry one.

Can I build on my own lot?

Cristo builds inside its own communities. The site plan, utilities, grading and street work are developed by the company's land development arm before homes are started, which is what keeps the pricing where it is.

Do you build townhomes as well as detached homes?

Both. Anderson Place, Enclave at Mariemont, Havenwood, Morningside, Reserve at Bellevue and Townes at Harpers Mill are attached. Heritage Landing is attached one-story patio homes. Arlington Parke, Clearview Crossing, Indian Walk, Timber Glen and Winding Walks are detached.