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A historic community with a major hospital
Five Oaks, a historical Dayton suburb, combines architectural diversity and a tight-knit community with state-of-the-art medical facilities. Kettering Health Dayton sits at the neighborhood's southeast corner. This medical teaching facility is a point of pride in Five Oaks, as it offers an award-winning cancer center. Many homes back up to the hospital, and the community's historic district is only a few blocks north. "Five Oaks is a sort of hip place that's known for its variety of old homes and ornate architecture. You can find everything from high-end homes to a total re-do. It's all-inclusive," says Kerry Santiago, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors. While the neighborhood preserves its history, it also continually welcomes change, as its association works hard to improve the community's landscape. Locals have quick access to two major corridors leading to downtown, and amenities like parks, schools and event venues are within walking distance.
Architecturally diverse homes sit inside brick-laid historic district
Five Oaks has highly individual historic homes. The Grafton-Rockwood-Wroe Historic District is at the heart of the neighborhood, where some of the community's oldest homes sit along original brick-laid streets. Architectural styles include early 1900s American Prairie and Foursquare builds, Dutch colonials with covered porches, bungalows, Tudors and two-story Craftsman homes. When renovating, homeowners try to retain original vintage details. New developments are also in the neighborhood's future. "At our community meetings, we've been talking about adding affordable entry-level apartments in the neighborhood. We've been in negotiations, and it looks like they'll be doing this in the next couple years," says Bill Marvin, former president and current board member of the Five Oaks Neighborhood Improvement Association. The association is actively involved in the design process of these apartments to ensure they preserve the community's original character. Home pricing is heavily based on a property's condition, running the gamut from $20,000 for an original-condition fixer-upper or tear-down to nearly $300,000 for a fully restored home in the historic district. Soaring trees shade homes, and yards feature flapping American flags and carefully trimmed shrubbery. Marvin says neighbors are friendly with one another, and they celebrate diversity. "We got people of all backgrounds. We've got a lot of kids but also older people and people in between," he says.
Along Five Oaks neighborhood streets you'll find a wide variety home styles.
Many Five Oaks residents take great pride in the attention to detail.
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Fish fries at Five Oaks Park
Locals head to Five Oaks Park for playground playdates or a pickup basketball game. Next door is the Corpus Christi Activities Center, which hosts local fundraisers, youth sports leagues and community events. "Each year, people look forward to at least one major fish fry there. People come from all over to eat and play games," says Marvin. The Great Miami and Stillwater rivers flow by just 1 mile east, and a bridge connects residents to Island MetroPark, a riverfront escape. Visitors launch kayaks and canoes onto the smooth, flat waters of the Great Miami or take kids to play at the expansive splash park. Paved trails stretch throughout the island, the most notable being the Great Miami River Trail. Over 90 miles long, cyclists make rounds, and even pit stops, at Island MetroPark while traveling the trail. "We have one trailside campsite that's specifically meant for people passing through. They call it a primitive campsite because there's not a lot of amenities, but it's just a nice place someone can pitch their tent and stay for the night," says Rebecca Straight, an administrative assistant at Five River MetroParks.
Five Oaks Park offers a splash pad, playground, and fitness equipment in a green space.
Families gather and play games at Island Metropark next to McCook Field.
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DECA Prep makes an impression on incoming families
The Dayton Public Schools district serves Five Oaks students, and it offers open enrollment. Many kids attend Fairview Elementary School, less than 2 miles from the neighborhood. It earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Older students might head to Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, followed by Stiver School for the Arts, which has eight magnet concentrations in various performing and visual art forms. Edwin Joel Brown has a C-minus rating, while Stivers School for the Arts has a B-plus. Charter schools are also a popular choice. "One thing drawing people is DECA Prep, or Dayton Early College Academy. A lot of families have been moving here because kids can walk to the school, and it's one of the best schools in the city," says Marvin. "They also don't cherry-pick the kids like other charter schools. A lot of the kids, no one in their family has gone to college." The school has a C Niche grade. Gem City Career Prep High School is another charter option right inside the neighborhood. It earns a D-plus from Niche and offers tailored programs in construction, healthcare and hospitality careers.
Deca Prep has a student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Students at Stivers School for the Arts are talented and high achieving.
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Dining at "Dayton's Best Kept Little Secret"
Five Oaks is primarily residential, so shopping and dining options are limited. For groceries, residents head south to Gem City Market along Salem Avenue. On North Main Street, Grandma's II Restaurant serves generously portioned brunch plates from its distinctively bright purple establishment. Open for nearly two decades, the restaurant refers to itself as "Dayton's Best Kept Little Secret." A couple of doors down, Benjamin's the Burger Master pairs soul food with country living décor. Five Oaks is only 2 miles from downtown, which offers more diverse dining and boutique shopping. Many downtown shops and restaurants offer promotions when the city hosts First Fridays.
Grandma's II is a quick breakfast restaurant for Five Oaks residents to enjoy.
Benjamin's the Burger Master serves delicious food to residents of Five Oaks.
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Plenty of bus transit and direct thoroughfares
Five Oaks has many transportation options. Greater Regional Transit Authority (RTA) bus stops line major roads like Main Street and Salem Avenue and cross streets like Delaware and Richmond avenues. Main and Salem also direct drivers downtown, connecting to bridges crossing the Great Miami River. Interstate 75, the city's primary north-south highway, passes by the neighborhood's southeastern border. Some residents will even walk 30 minutes to downtown Dayton if they can manage it. For air travel, Dayton International Airport is 10 miles north.
Association involvement and events within walking distance
The Five Oaks Neighborhood Improvement Association is actively involved in the community. Marvin says the association orchestrates most major changes, from creating an official neighborhood watch group to persuading the city to update Five Oak Park's playground equipment and sports courts. The association also hosts events, from neighborhood cleanups and community-wide garage sales to casual picnics in the park. Outside neighborhood get-togethers, Marvin says residents are within walking distance of several city attractions and seasonal events. Less than 1 mile south, the Dayton Art Institute features a broad historical and contemporary art collection. It also holds three major annual events: Oktoberfest, Art Ball and Bourbon & Bubbles. Next door, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church has a yearly Greek festival featuring traditional music, food and dancing. They also host the Pumpkin Glow in Grafton Hill, a popular Halloween celebration. "There's this hill going up to the Greek Orthodox Church that they just load with pumpkins, and they have hundreds of volunteers carving out these pumpkins. People come from all around to go there and get one," Marvin says. He adds that walking to the event from Five Oaks is especially helpful since parking can be difficult with such popularity. Across the street from the institute and the church, Dayton Masonic Center regularly opens its 1,700-seat auditorium to the public for concerts and formal gatherings.
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Parks in this Area
Five Oaks Park
Liberation Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Island Metropark
Bike Trails
Boating
Camping
Triangle Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
McKinley Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
21 min drive
Bus
Salem & Neal
Bus
Richmond & Ferndale
Bus
Five Oaks & Richmond
Bus
Forest & Shaw
Bus
Five Oaks & Grafton
Bus
Five Oaks & Forest
Bus
Richmond & Manhattan
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Five Oaks
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Five Oaks, Dayton sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Five Oaks, Dayton over the last 12 months is $123,195, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Stunning Colonial built in 1919 with nearly 3000 square feet of living area. This home is a historic masterpiece. Hardwood floors, detailed millwork, natural wood trim. Front door leads to the large entry hall - off the entry hall is a formal dining room and formal living room with gas fireplace. The living room opens to the Florida room surrounded by windows. There is a sitting room or game
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Nice two bedroom townhouse apartment with a full basement and washer dryer hookup. Updated kitchen, new paint and carpet. Prefer no pets. Deposit is the same as rent. Tenant pays all utilities. Qualifications: Minimum of 600 credit score (or double deposit), no eviction proceedings in last 5 years. At least one year on the job and gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. Rental
Property Id: 17498894 Bedroom home, with 3 extra bedrooms on the 3rd floor for a total of 7 bedrooms, however, section 8 will only recognize 4 bedrooms. No pets, no pools, $1400/month rent, $1400 deposit. Available March 1st. Background check and previous landlord references are a must. Property is currently being turned, no interior photos.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,358
Median Age
36
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,351
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,506
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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