Clifton and Clifton Heights sit just north of Frankfort Avenue between Crescent Hill and downtown, and they're some of the most walkable, historic housing stock in the city. Winner Realty tracks both markets closely for buyers who want Frankfort Avenue's restaurants and shops without Crescent Hill's price tag.

The Character of These Two Neighborhoods

Clifton proper is a historic district full of Victorian-era shotguns, cottages, and two-story frame houses on tight urban lots, many within a few blocks of Frankfort Avenue itself. Clifton Heights sits just to the north and east, on higher ground, with a similar architectural mix and slightly larger lots as the street grid loosens up heading toward Cannons Lane and Emerson Avenue.

What Homes Are Selling For

Based on recent MLS activity in Clifton proper, sold prices over the past year have ranged from about $225,000 to $440,000, with most months clustering in the $260,000 to $340,000 range — reflecting the mix of untouched original shotguns and fully renovated flips that both trade here regularly. Clifton Heights runs a bit wider and thinner, with recorded sales from roughly $147,000 up to $335,000 depending on condition and size.

Lifestyle and Access

Frankfort Avenue itself is the draw: a walkable corridor of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and the Clifton Center, all within a few blocks for most of both neighborhoods. Downtown is a 10-minute drive via Frankfort Avenue or River Road, and Cherokee Park and Crescent Hill are immediately adjacent for green space.

Buying or selling in Clifton or Clifton Heights? Contact Winner Realty for current listings and a pricing read specific to your block — the two neighborhoods can differ significantly street to street.