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Wolf Creek and Wesleyan MetroPark inside quiet community
Buffered to the west by over 60 acres of parkland and Downtown Dayton 3 miles east, Cornell Heights blends tranquility with modern convenience. “We’re a low-density urban area, which gives us a semi-suburban feel, but for the most part, we’re a quiet and laid-back community,” says Akil Sharif, President of the Cornell Heights Neighborhood Association and longtime resident. The association connects neighbors through community events and helps them engage surrounding organizations and resources. Restaurants, stores and entertainment are within 3 miles, while Wolf Creek, trails, and other amenities are much closer, next door at Wesleyan MetroPark.
Cape Cods stretch across Cornell Heights
Cornell Heights was mostly built in the 1930s and '40s, with Cape Cod being the most prevalent architectural style. But there are also plenty of ranch-style homes, bungalows and American Foursquares. Houses sit along leafy streets shaded by large-bowed trees. Very few houses have garages, so residents park on short driveways to the side of homes. While most homes are well-kept, a few need renovation. Properties typically sell for between $45,000 and $175,000, with the average home value settling around $90,000, over $100,000 less than the Dayton Metro Area. “Affordable housing is one of the great things about our neighborhood,” Sharif says. More expensive homes come with higher square footage and recent renovations.
Cornell Heights homes sit along leafy streets shaded by large-bowed trees.
Affordable housing is one of the great things about Cornell Heights.
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Career pathways at Meadowdale High
Ohio offers students Universal School Choice, allowing families greater control over where children receive their education, but acceptance to schools and programs is subject to availability and other criteria. Cornell Heights students are zoned for Dayton Public School District. They may attend Valerie Elementary School, Edwin Joel Brown Middle School and Meadowdale High School. All three schools receive a C-minus grade from Niche. Valerie Elementary offers a gifted program and hosts donation drives for its MLK Day of Service program. Meadowdale High is also known as the Meadowdale Career Technology Center because it provides specialized career pathways in digital design, engineering, surgical technology and more.
Meadowdale Career Tech Center has an overall rating of C-, according to Niche.
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School has a student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Valerie Elementary School is for students in PK and K-6.
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Only 3 miles from Downtown Dayton
Riverview Avenue and Cornell Drive are the primary thoroughfares for Cornell Heights. They connect to Salem Avenue, a straight shot over the Miami River into Downtown Dayton 3 miles southwest. Bus stops are also throughout the neighborhood, within walking distance of homes. Interstate 75 runs north and south through Dayton, taking travelers to Cincinnati, about 60 miles away. Interstate 70 is 3 miles north of Cornell Heights and goes eastward to Columbus, a 70-mile trip. For long-distance travel, Dayton International Airport is 9 miles away.
Fishing, hiking and more in the Five Rivers parks system
Cornell Heights is home to Wesleyan MetroPark, part of the Five Rivers MetroParks system. Along the banks of Wolf Creek, the 62-acre park welcomes visitors to bike and hike the woodland trails, fish along the creek and play at the playground. The park hosts free monthly special events, from introductory classes in outdoor activities, like paddlesports and fly fishing, to group kayaking and hiking excursions. The park also boasts Adventure Central, a youth education center that provides after-school programs and summer day camps. Miami Valley Golf Club is a couple of miles north, and Dayton Northwest Recreation Center is just over a half mile east. The rec center’s major feature is its Olympic-sized pool and aquatics classes for all ages.
Adventure Central offers Wesleyan Hill youth a place to learn and grow during the summer.
Enjoy a day at Wesleyan Metropark, complete with picnics and relaxing gazebos.
Immerse yourself in nature at Wesleyan Metro Park in Cornell Heights.
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Shopping and dining along Salem and North Gettysburg avenues
The neighborhood is primarily residential, but Cornell Meat King Supermarket is directly north, serving everyday needs. One mile north, Save A Lot is also an option for groceries. The closest restaurants are along Salem Avenue, 1 mile north, and North Gettysburg Avenue, 2 miles southwest. Along Salem, JJ Fish & Chicken serves comfort food combos, while Happy’s Pizza is a locally known chain. Dragon China and Walgreens are on North Gettysburg Avenue. Rainbow Shops and Dollar General are also along North Gettysburg. More dining and shopping options are available in Downtown Dayton.
Residents can make a quick stop into Cornell Meat King for essentials in Cornell Heights.
Happy's Pizza, in Cornell Heights, offers a wide variety of foods.
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Cookouts and community connection in Cornell Heights
The neighborhood association hosts regular community events, from neighborhood cleanups to an annual Feast for Neighbors. These allow neighbors to create closer connections and cultivate group efforts to keep the neighborhood in order. The association also informs residents of nearby events, like The Northwest Recreation Center’s annual Back-to-School Bash and Wesleyan MetroPark’s free programming, as well as events downtown. “Being close to downtown, we can participate in all the activities there - festivals, arts venues, free concerts at the Levitt Pavilion, movies at The Neon, the Dayton Art Institute and the Dayton Museum of Natural History,” Sharif says.
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Crime and Safety
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Cornell Heights
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Cornell Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cornell Heights, Dayton sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Cornell Heights, Dayton over the last 12 months is $75,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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