HILLS Properties 2025 Awards and New Developments

As the first quarter wraps up, HILLS Properties has plenty to celebrate. From groundbreaking developments to industry accolades, here’s a look at what’s new across the HILLS portfolio.

HILLS Wins 2025 Kingsley Excellence Award

HILLS Properties was named a winner of the 2025 Kingsley Excellence Awards, which recognize top-performing multifamily management companies for outstanding resident satisfaction. To qualify, properties must outperform the Kingsley Index™, the industry’s largest performance benchmarking database​.

Sara Hendricks, Vice President of Property Management, stated, “This acknowledgment speaks to the dedication and passion of our teams, who work every day to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Our focus on quality, service, and creating exceptional living environments is at the heart of everything we do.”

Clocktower Apartments Open in West Chester

The Clocktower Apartments in West Chester Township are quickly becoming a cornerstone of the township’s walkable central business district. The first phase, 131 apartments across two buildings, was fully leased by December 2024. Resident move-ins started as early as August. Now, the third building is ready with move-ins expected by the end of January​.

Once complete, Clocktower will house 327 apartments across six buildings. The community features standout amenities, including a heated saltwater pool, a private dining space, a sports lounge with a golf simulator, a rooftop terrace, and expansive outdoor areas designed for entertaining and relaxation.

Relay 129 Breaks Ground in Liberty Township

In January, HILLS broke ground on its largest development in the Greater Cincinnati region—Relay 129. This 402-apartment home community will anchor the western edge of the Freedom Pointe development in Liberty Township, directly across from Christ Hospital’s campus​.

What sets Relay 129 apart is its variety of residential building types: from rental townhomes to five-story apartment buildings, the project includes five distinct formats to meet different housing needs. Amenities include a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and outdoor pool. The project is expected to welcome its first residents by summer 2026. If you want to be one of them, join the waitlist today!

New Project Announced at Montgomery Quarter

HILLS Properties has also been selected as the apartment developer for the $300 million second phase of Montgomery Quarter, a mixed-use project in downtown Montgomery. The new phase will introduce 239 luxury apartments, featuring expansive two-bedroom layouts and a robust amenity lineup, including a social deck, indoor-outdoor lounge, fitness center, pool, and business center.

Groundbreaking is planned for summer 2025, with first move-ins anticipated in 2028. This marks HILLS’ continued partnership with Brandicorp, the developer behind the Montgomery and West Chester projects​.

Explore HILLS Properties’ Apartment Homes Today

With multiple major projects underway and industry recognition to match, 2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for HILLS Properties. Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses and new communities come to life across the region.

If you want to become a resident at any of our award-winning properties,find the nearest HILLS community and apply today!