The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, KY Recently Sold Homes for Sale

History and Design of The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge

The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge was the first residential high-rise in the United States designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. Ground was broken in November 2005 and the tower opened in 2008. Its roofline slopes down toward the river to echo the cables of the Roebling Suspension Bridge, which opened in 1866, and the building rises 293 feet. In 2008 it won a CNBC Americas Property Award in the high-rise development category.

Amenities in The Ascent

Owners at The Ascent share a pool, fitness center, sauna, hot tub and massage room, a library, a theater room, a private dining room, and a climate-controlled wine tasting room with personal wine lockers. Outside there is a grill patio with a fire pit. The building has 24-hour concierge and security, two guest suites for visitors, secure garage parking with assigned spaces, and assigned storage units.

Types of Condos in The Ascent

Every residence at The Ascent is a single-level condominium with floor-to-ceiling windows. Two elevator cores serve the tower, so floor plans change from floor to floor. One-bedroom units run about 1,080 to 1,380 square feet; two- and three-bedroom residences run past 2,000 square feet. Many kitchens have Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Recent MLS sales and listings have ranged from the mid-$400,000s for one-bedroom units to more than $900,000, and the largest residences are valued above $2 million.

The Ascent HOA and Condominium Governance

The Ascent is a condominium governed by its owners' association. Monthly dues on recent MLS listings ran from about $1,000 to $2,400, depending on unit size, and support the building staff, concierge, security and shared amenities. Buyers should ask for the association's budget, rules and resale documents before making an offer.

Schools Serving The Ascent

The Ascent is in the Covington Independent Public Schools district. As of the date this page was last updated, assigned schools include John G. Carlisle Elementary, Holmes Middle School and Holmes High School. School assignments are subject to change. Buyers should verify current assignments directly with Covington Independent Public Schools before making any purchasing decisions based on school information.

Location and Commute from The Ascent

The Ascent sits at Roebling Point on Covington's riverfront, where Scott Boulevard meets RiverCenter Boulevard. Approximate distances:

• Roebling Suspension Bridge walkway to The Banks and the Cincinnati stadiums: about half a mile on foot
• Downtown Cincinnati: about 5 minutes by car
• I-71/I-75: about 1 mile
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): about 13 miles, 20 to 25 minutes
• MainStrasse Village: about 1 mile