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Why homebuyers love the leafy DeWeese neighborhood
DeWeese is all about outdoor living. From its expansive parks and gardens to its museum celebrating the natural world, this leafy Dayton neighborhood brings nature to suburbia. People spend their days hiking, biking and playing in the fresh air, then come home to calm residential streets. The area's well-maintained homes are comparatively affordable to surrounding communities, and neighbors are friendly and involved. Shopping and dining hubs are just around the corner in Northridge, and you're just a quick drive on the interstate to Downtown Dayton.
Increased demand for the area's 20th-century homes
Deweese is a hilly neighborhood with large shade trees and various housing styles. You can find ranch-style homes and quaint cottages next to Cape Cods, Craftsmans and traditional two-story houses. Most homes are from the 1920s to the 1970s. Some homes keep their era-specific design elements, while others have been steadily updated over the years.
"The housing market has been very strong here in the last several years, particularly for young families," says Mike Herrlein, president of DeWeese-Ridgecrest Civic Association. "Homes basically sell immediately. I'm telling you, get in line!" Home prices here range from the low $100,000s to the upper $200,000s, comparable to prices in neighboring Northridge.
Homes don't stay on the market long, selling very quickly.
DeWeese offers a wide variety of home styles, including ranch-style houses.
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Community traditions thrive with many residents pitching in
The DeWeese-Ridgecrest Civic Association is very active in the community. Herrlein says that around 80 to 100 people regularly attend meetings, and the association hosts many events. Neighbors help put on seasonal garden tours, Halloween trick-or-treating and an annual holiday tree lighting. "I haven't been the president of this neighborhood for the past ten years just to be a do-gooder," Herrlein says. "It's kind of a neighborhood where you get a big payoff for being involved in the stuff that's here."
Parks, rivers and trails anchor DeWeese's outdoor lifestyle
The neighborhood's claim to fame is its parks. It all started back in 1920, when the very first NFL game was hosted in Triangle Park. Since then, DeWeese has been a hub for recreation. You can bike along the Stillwater and Great Miami River recreational trails or run along DeWeese Parkway, a mixed-use road. "I swear, even in February at 2 a.m., there's probably somebody out there jogging in an insulated suit. It always has people," Herrlein says.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark fills its formal gardens with flowers and native plants. Kids explore natural habitats at the Children's Discovery Garden, and people keep personal plots at the community garden. Other popular outdoor spots include: The Great Miami River for fishing and whitewater rafting
The Stillwater River for canoeing and kayaking
Ridgecrest Park for playdates and pickleball
Jim Nicholas Tennis Center for tennis practice and tournaments
You can also explore the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. While not an outdoor attraction, the museum offers everything from science classrooms and history exhibits to a planetarium and the Discovery Zoo, which has over 100 live animals.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark has many scenic formal gardens and water features.
DeWeese is home to the historic Triangle Park, which offers green space and picnic gazebos.
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Green spaces are natural barriers for managing flood risks
The neighborhood's parks play a big role in managing seasonal flooding. "Some of that area is just always going to remain unbuilt to help buffer homes from the floodplain," says Brian Clawson, real estate agent with Re/Max Alliance Realty Inc. "Even though a big deal about the neighborhood is that it's near these rivers, the only time I can think of any issues around flooding was because someone had a pipe break," Herrlein adds.
Downtown is less than 10 minutes away
Commuting by car is quick and reliable. Main corridors like Ridge Avenue, North Dixie Drive and Interstate 75 lead to downtown Dayton in about 3 miles, or less than 10 minutes. Taking the trails is also an option. "Before my Anne retired, she would ride her bike to downtown, where she worked at the City Hall planning department," Herrlein says. "In my eyes, that's pretty close."
Marion's Piazza is a favorite for pizza.
Explore dining options in neighboring Northridge
You won't find many restaurants in DeWeese, but plenty of options are next door in Northridge. You can find everything from grocery stores and fast-food chains to gas stations and local restaurants, like: Marion's Piazza, an established counter-serve favorite for pizza and Italian classics
George's Family Restaurant, a country-style diner offering laid-back American fare
Maggie's Place, a neighborhood go-to for drinks and a round of pool
Nanyea Restaurant Coffee House & Bar, a colorful restaurant serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine
Students can attend Dayton or Northridge schools
Students attend Dayton Public Schools, but kids can also apply to Northridge Local Schools during annual open enrollment. Northridge schools are about 1 mile from DeWeese, making it easy to get to school since interdistrict students aren't on the bus routes.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy is a public all-girls school that serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students.
Middle schoolers may attend Edwin Joel Brown Middle School.
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We love living in the Deweese neighborhood. Woods like setting yet in Dayton. Easily access the bike trail at Deweese Park, tennis courts, and Island Park all very close. Boonshoft Museum and Wegerzyn Gardens in our backyard basically. Very quiet neighborhood, with nice neighbors, and easy access to the Highway and downtown Dayton.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
4
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Burglary
4
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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DeWeese Demographics and Home Trends
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