Peek into Anderson's Skytop Apartments: Resort-style pool, movie theater, granite counters

A resort-style pool with cabanas. An on-site movie theater. A dog park. Granite countertops. Velvet drapes.

Skytop Apartments , a new high-end residential space in Anderson, flaunts these luxuries and more.

After touring the apartments, I found it hard to believe the location on Beechmont Avenue was once occupied by a run-down motel and later a failed shopping center.

I think you will too. The Enquirer visited the site's grand opening to give you an inside look at one of the city's newest luxury residential spaces.

The basics of Skytop Apartments

The following information was provided by Anderson Township and Metropolitan Holdings.

Address: 5280 Beechmont Avenue.

Building Type: Four-story apartment building.

Size: ~370,000 SF (excluding courtyards, garages, etc.).

Developer: Metropolitan Holdings , a Columbus-based developer.

Cost: $32 million.

Style: Art Deco influences.

Amenities: What makes Skytop Apartments special

Skytop Apartments features numerous opulent amenities. Here are some of the highlights. You can find a full list here .

Community amenities

• Fitness center.
• Yoga studio.
• Sauna.
• Business center.
• Retro game arcade and billiards room.
• Resort-style pool and sundeck.
• Cabanas with an outdoor TV and fridge.
• Outdoor kitchen.
• Movie theater.
• On-site dog park.
• Pet washing station.

Apartment amenities

• 361 apartment unit
• Deluxe finishes across all units: kitchen backsplashes, granite countertops, walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers.
• Private patio or balcony for nearly every unit.

Pricing

There are 18 different floor plans listed on the website that range in price from $1,300 monthly for the lowest studio to $2,900 for a three bedroom, three bath apartment. Visit the apartment's website or call (513) 951-4638 for availability and further details.

Background: What Skytop Apartments used to be

The " st o ried " El Rancho Rankin Motel was once on the plot of land where Skytop Apartments now stand. The motel, built in the early 1940s, was the place many travelers stayed after landing at Lunken Airport. Over time, the motel became rundown and closed in 1996 due to fire code violations.

In 1999, the site was redeveloped into the Skytop Shopping Center. By late 2018, Remke Markets , the last major tenant of the center, closed. The center was razed in fall 2021.

Developer Metropolitan Holdings started site work on Skytop Apartments in late 2021. The residential space opened to residents in July 2023 while construction was ongoing. Metropolitan Holdings finished construction in early 2024.

Over 50% of the units are currently occupied, a spokesperson for the apartments said.

Economics: What Skytop Apartments means for Anderson

The construction of Skytop Apartments was aligned with Anderson's plan to increase housing choices for all ages.

The community outlined a need for apartment housing to attract young people − who wish to return or stay in the area − and older residents − who desire walkability or no longer need large single-family homes, according to the Anderson Township 2021 Comprehensive Plan .

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