A mostly residential neighborhood, Northern Hills is like a suburb within the city of Dayton. From sinuous streets of spacious yards to many midcentury ranch-style houses, the quiet area feels removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Northern Hills also features a small section with retail and restaurants, plus proximity to a state-of-the-art library that hosts frequent events.
An aerial view of Northern Hills streets.
Residents of the Northern Hills area are always willing to share reading material.
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This home is found in Northern Hills' New England Woods division.
Winding roads and ranch-style homes
North of downtown Dayton, Northern Hills is mostly composed of winding roads of single-family houses. Along the streets, residents can stroll past Little Free Libraries and tall maple trees. Large lots feature driveways and garden beds with trimmed shrubs. The architecture mostly consists of 1950s and 1960s ranch-style homes in a variety of brick and vinyl sidings, some with front porches. “There’s a mixture of small to medium-sized homes,” says Miranda Biedenharn who has 15 years of experience in the area and works with Comey & Shepherd REALTORS. In contrast to the rest of the neighborhood, the New England Woods subdivision offers larger houses built in the 1990s that often come in a Traditional style. Sales prices range from $83,000 for a ranch-style cottage to $361,000 for a four-bedroom Traditional home in the New England Woods subdivision.
Laidback eats in Northern Hills
To pick up fresh produce and groceries for the week, residents can go to Nabali’s IGA, then they can visit Rite Aid for a nearby pharmacy. As for restaurants, JJ Fish & Chicken is a fast-food option with classic fried food meals with a convenient drive-through. Chilli's Wings & Rings also has a drive-through or a casual interior to eat wings with a wide selection of sauces. At Victor’s Taco Shop, patrons can order Mexican dishes in a brightly painted restaurant for an upbeat feel.
Nabali's IGA has a full line of grocery items for the Northern Hills area.
JJ Fish and Chicken has been a favorite of the residents in Northern Hills.
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Trotwood Branch library events
The Dayton Metro Library Trotwood Branch provides a community gathering space within a modern building complete with gaming equipment and tablet lending. The library hosts many events and activities for neighbors to get together, including teen hangouts, adult book clubs and holiday crafts like card making.
This beautiful new library is found right down the street from Northern Hills.
Residents of Northern Hills have access to an abundance of material at the Dayton Library.
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Unique programs at Meadowdale Career Technology Center
Students in the neighborhood go to the Dayton Public School District, which earns a C-minus grade according to Niche. “The city of Dayton schools is a big difference between a neighborhood versus a closeby suburb like Northridge,” Biedenharn says. Schools include Belle Haven Elementary School, Edwin Joel Brown Middle School and Meadowdale Career Technology Center for high school. All three schools have C-minus grades on Niche. The high school offers unique programs from Digital Design to Gaming Technologies.
Many Northern Hills students choose to attend Trotwood Madison High School.
Belle Haven School is located right in the heart of the Northern Hills area.
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Beautiful mature trees line the streets of the Northern Hills neighborhood.
Outdoor activities for the whole family
At Hickorydale Park, residents can bring their kids to run around on the playground, while relaxing on benches shaded by mature pine trees. The park also features a basketball court ideal for pick-up games. Madison Park has a walking path next to Wolf Creek for a relaxing atmosphere, a playground and a swing set for children, plus picnic shelters. At Miami Valley Golf Club, golfers can practice on an 18-hole course designed by Donald Ross or use their membership to swim in the pool.
5 miles to downtown Dayton
About 5 miles from downtown Dayton, residents of Northern Hills can easily commute to the big city via Salem Avenue or take public transportation. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority has bus stops throughout the community. As for a nearby medical center, locals can go to Kettering Health Main Hospital. Residents can also access the Dayton International Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.
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On average, homes in Northern Hills, Dayton sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northern Hills, Dayton over the last 12 months is $113,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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