McCook Field Homes for Sale

McCook Field in Dayton is a neighborhood by the confluence of the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers, offering picturesque views. It has a suburban feel and is close to the city center and the Dayton Children's Hospital, a major local employer. The neighborhood features a mix of Victorian and colonial-style homes in the south, transitioning to bungalows and American Foursquares toward the north. These homes are generally more affordable than the Dayton average. McCook Field is pedestrian friendly, with many locals biking the 2 miles to downtown Dayton. The neighborhood is bisected by Interstate 75, and the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates a citywide bus system. There's fast food, as well as area favorites like Marion's Piazza, a Dayton-owned pizza chain, and Falb's Restaurant, a family-owned diner that's been here since 1920. For groceries, Gem City Market is about 2 miles southwest of McCook Field. The area features several parks, including Island MetroPark and Deeds Point MetroPark, known for their walking trails and scenic views. Kettering Field has baseball and softball diamonds. The well-regarded Stivers School for the Arts, serving middle and high school students, is part of the Dayton Public Schools district. Nearby events include A Taste of Old North Dayton. Downtown hosts festivities such as the Dayton Pride Parade. However, McCook Field is part of a Superfund site due to groundwater contamination, though mitigation systems are in place for at-risk homes, and the drinking water remains unaffected.