Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Houses for Sale

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. neighborhood in Lima features gridded residential streets surrounding a central community park. The area includes small, mid-century cottages and ranch-style homes on compact lots, making it suitable for first-time homebuyers or families seeking either fixer-uppers or move-in-ready properties. Local amenities include Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill, located half a mile west, and Mama Dot’s Soul Food Kitchen on St Johns Avenue. For shopping, residents have access to Dollar General within the neighborhood and a Save A Lot less than 3 miles away, with additional options at the Eastgate Shopping Center. The neighborhood is served by Shawnee Middle, which has a high rating. The community park, sometimes called Foundry Park, offers recreational activities such as fishing, playgrounds, and tennis. For indoor entertainment, residents can drive 5 miles west to the Regal American Mall for a movie. Residents enjoy a short 2.5-mile commute to the city center. The area is not prone to environmental disasters, and recent improvements to the wastewater treatment system have enhanced local infrastructure.