Princeton Heights Home for Sale

The streets of Dayton's Princeton Heights are lined with homes built during the city's manufacturing boom, which lasted from the 1930s to the 1950s. Architectural styles include brick-sided ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, bungalows and American Foursquare. Homes are often shaded by mature trees. The neighborhood is undergoing significant revitalization, with many previously foreclosed homes being rehabbed. While some properties are investor-owned rentals, the majority of residents are longtime homeowners. Princeton Park covers nearly a quarter of the neighborhood and features ball fields, athletic courts and the Northwest Recreation Center, which offers a heated pool and various classes. Additional recreational options include Fairview Park and Wesleyan MetroPark, the latter of which has woodland trails and free paddlesports classes. Shopping and dining are located a mile away along Salem Avenue, which is home to the community-built Gem City Market and various chain restaurants. Downtown Dayton, 2 miles away, is home to some of the top restaurants in town, and cultural attractions like the Packard Museum and Dayton Convention Center. The Princeton Heights Neighborhood Association focuses on beautification efforts like litter removal and tree trimming. Multiple bus lines provide direct connections to various parts of the city. Interstate 75 is 2 miles away, and Dayton International Airport is less than 10 miles north.