Madden Hill
Suburban Neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio
Montgomery County 45417
Simple homes for simple prices
Most homes in Madden Hill are modest brick ranch-style properties, with some bungalows and two-story homes mixed in. These typically come in Cape Cod or Craftsman-style designs. Spacious lawns are kept trim, with decorative plants other than the occasional mature tree being rare. Homes like the ones on Della Drive feature driveways and multi-car garages, while houses farther north require street parking. Paved sidewalks are abundant, making the community feel walkable. Home prices range between $100,000 and $155,000, but properties needing serious renovation list between $20,000 and $80,000. "With the price points, you are seeing a lot of investors coming in hoping that the area will turn over," says Biedenharn. Even with all the investment opportunities, the neighborhood has a high and stable owner-occupancy rate, with roughly 61% of residents being homeowners.
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Beating the heat at Mallory Park
For recreation, Mallory Park is a nearby option. The park features a large basketball court, a playground, and a splash park to help cool visitors during the warm summer months. Other neighborhood parks within 1 mile include Gillespie Park and McCabe Park. Next to Gillespie Park is the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, which offers various after-school and summer programs for children, including sports and fitness. Less than 2 miles west, residents walk past ponds, stone archways and blossoming flowers at Dayton Grotto Gardens on the Dayton VA Medical Center campus. Originally built as a sanctuary for Civil War veterans, the gardens now have several plots dedicated to Purple Heart and disabled veterans.
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Three schools within walking distance
Dayton Public School District's zoning allows for highly flexible school choice. Still, many children attend Louise Troy Elementary School since it's right next door to the community. The school earns a D-plus rating from Niche. Next are Wogaman Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, both inside the neighborhood's boundaries. Wogaman has a D-plus Niche rating, while Dunbar High earns a C-minus. Dunbar High is Dayton's only historically African-American high school, and it offers College Credit Plus courses through Sinclair Community College and a nursing program through Kettering Health Network.
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A water reclamation plant nearby
Madden Hill is less than 2 miles north of the City of Dayton Water Reclamation Facility. While water reclamation plants can sometimes cause unpleasant odors to drift into surrounding areas, the distance between the plant and the neighborhood is far enough that most locals do not notice any smell. The city also installed a large odor control facility in 1993, which continues to prevent odor complaints significantly.From Nicholas Road to everywhere
Madden Hill is about 3 miles removed from Downtown Dayton and has no major highways. However, roads like Germantown Pike and Nicholas Road are the main avenues to get in and out of the neighborhood. "The neighborhood is not too far unattached. You drive down Nicholas Road, and you're at everything," says Lightfoot. Plus, the streets lead to larger thoroughfares, like Interstate 75 and Highway 35, in about 2 miles. Bus stops line the community's borders, and Dayton International Airport is about 15 miles north.Holistic health and wellness at Gem City Market
Restaurants and shops are limited around Madden Hill. Over the years, businesses have closed around the neighborhood, but one local spot remains. The Patriot Eatery & Pizzeria serves a little bit of everything, from corned beef hash to buffalo chicken subs. Three small supermarkets are right by the neighborhood, but the closest big-name grocer is Gem City Market, 3 miles north. The co-op supplies typical kitchen staples, but it also offers cooking courses and nutrition programs. It even has a mini health clinic. People visit Westown Shopping Center 2 miles away or head downtown for retail shopping. When it comes to entertainment, university sports are just around the corner. "Right down that hill from Madden Hill, you get to The University of Dayton and the UD Arena," says Sean Lightfoot, Realtor at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who's sold in the area before. "You've got football and basketball arenas that are 2 or 3 miles at best from where the neighborhood is." Fitting almost 14,000 spectators, men's basketball attendance at the arena has been in the NCAA's Top 35 every year since the building opened. The stadium has also hosted the most NCAA Tournament games ever.
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Crime
The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 7, versus the national average of 4. The area has higher-than-average scores for violent crime. The West District of the Dayton Police Department addresses this by regularly patrolling the neighborhood and supplying the community with crime-stopper resources.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lakisha Scruggs
Lakisha Scruggs
Huff Realty
(513) 866-8529
184 Total Sales
1 in Madden Hill
$91,337 Price
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Saunya Strickland
Saunya Strickland
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Heritage
(937) 918-7341
93 Total Sales
2 in Madden Hill
$149K - $260K Price Range
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Miranda Biedenharn
Miranda Biedenharn
Responds QuicklyComey & Shepherd REALTORS
(937) 576-8940
361 Total Sales
1 in Madden Hill
$50,000 Price
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Jon Murray
Jon Murray
Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
(937) 930-3402
664 Total Sales
3 in Madden Hill
$45K - $60K Price Range
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Timothy Priddy
Timothy Priddy
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
(937) 930-4977
64 Total Sales
1 in Madden Hill
$96,000 Price
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Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
(513) 657-1580
1,201 Total Sales
2 in Madden Hill
$48K - $73K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 7th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Possum Creek Metropark
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Sunrise MetroPark
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Gettysburg Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Dayton Bike Yard
Mallory Park
Dayton Grotto Gardens
Madden Hills Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Madden Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Madden Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Madden Hill, Dayton sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Madden Hill, Dayton over the last 12 months is $152,000, up 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$139,750
Median Sale Price
$152,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$139,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
60%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$99
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
321
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,373
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,240
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
749
Median Age
48
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,590
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,268
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
47.7%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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