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Riverside historic district close to downtown Dayton
As its name suggests, Old Dayton View is steeped in local history as one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It’s home to the Dayton View Historic District with its diverse architecture from the late 19th century and a non-profit group oversees the neighborhood’s preservation, ensuring significant historical buildings are carefully renovated and maintained. Besides its statement homes, the community offers residents quick access to downtown Dayton and nearby city attractions. Students are within a few miles of various public and charter schools, and the community is directly beside the Miami River and its expansive recreational trail.
Old Dayton View is located to the northwest of downtown Dayton.
Old Dayton View boasts an active historic area in the Dayton View Historic District.
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Homes are architecturally diverse, inside and out
Built between the late 1880s and the 1920s, Old Dayton View has some of the oldest homes in all of Dayton. Much of the neighborhood is within the Dayton View Historic District, and many homes are on the National Register of Historic Places. “The historic buildings are definitely one of the area’s biggest draws, if not the biggest,” says Realtor Jeffrey Roberts of RE/MAX Alliance, who has worked in the area for 35 years. “Some of the prettiest homes in town are in Old Dayton View, especially if you like historic architecture.” Along the community’s wide, tree-lined streets are Queen Anne, Chateauesque and Jacobean-style homes, along with a smattering of more modern Prairie School, Dutch Colonial, Craftsman and American Foursquare-style properties. This diversity creates a lively visual landscape, as brightly colored paneling and paint jobs harmoniously contrast with deep red brick exteriors and natural stone and wood accents. Interiors are just as diverse, with some homes featuring grand wooden staircases, ornate marble and iron fireplaces and clawfoot bathtubs. Over the last few decades, millions of dollars have gone into maintaining and restoring homes on Old Dayton View. While some homes that need work cost under $100,000, most homes sell between $120,000 and $300,000, depending on their size, condition and historical importance. Some houses in the neighborhood are among the largest in central Dayton, ranging between 2,000 and 3,800 square feet.
The Dayton View Historic Association, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, focuses on the historic preservation of the neighborhood and its surrounding areas. The association provides residents with blueprints for architectural rehabilitation and acts as a liaison between the community and government agencies. They also orchestrate reforestation efforts to recuperate the area’s distinctive elm trees. Individuals, households and businesses can become members to gain voting rights.
Queen Anne style homes can be found in Old Dayton View.
This Italian
Renaissance style home in Old Dayton View was built in 1906.
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Gem City Market, the community’s gift to Dayton’s west side
The neighborhood has limited restaurant options. However, when it comes to groceries, locals stop by the neighborhood’s own Gem City Market, the largest grocer for miles. The community built the market to meet the need for a grocery store on the city’s western side. Gem City also offers nutrition classes and a mini health clinic. More restaurants and retail options are downtown. Locals take Salem Avenue over the Miami River to reach eateries like Flying Pizza, Olive Mediterranean Grill and Grist. This Italian restaurant takes made-from-scratch to the next level by offering cooking classes on Sundays. Downtown is also home to many entertainment venues, from the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center to Levitt Pavilion. Closer to home, Old Dayton View is less than 1 mile from The Dayton Art Institute and Kettering Health Dayton, the closest hospital. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is also prominent, as it hosts festivals, like the annual Pumpkin Glow at Stoddard Avenue. The hill behind the church illuminates every Halloween with hundreds of flickering candles and carved pumpkins.
Gem City Market is a full-service grocery store and deli located in Old Dayton View.
Dollar General has a location near Old Dayton View.
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Nearby charter school teaches students to be leaders
The Dayton Public School District has flexible school zoning, allowing families to choose where their students attend. However, based on distance, many students attend Fairview Elementary School before heading to E J Brown Middle School. Both schools have a C-minus rating on Niche. High schoolers attend Stiver School for the Arts, which has a B-minus rating and eight magnet programs. Charter schools, like the D-rated Dayton Leadership Academy next to the neighborhood, are also an option. The school has kindergarten through eighth-grade students. “We’re one of the only schools in Dayton that is a Leader in Me school, which really differentiates us from other schools,” says Tess Asinjo, executive director of Dayton Leadership Academies. “Students have leadership opportunities in the classroom and the community. We do quarterly community service projects, and we send our kids out as much as possible to help be leaders of events.” She also says the school hosts events to raise money and offer resources to families. “We had a big back-to-school block party and received almost $5,000 in donations to buy backpacks and school supplies. We also do monthly family events, whether it be a festival or literacy night.”
Edison Elementary School near Old Dayton has a student teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Dayton Leadership Academies Dayton Leadership Academies is a free charter school.
Westpark Academy near Old Dayton View has been educating young people since 1996.
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Historic celebration at McIntosh Park
Old Dayton View is within 2 miles of various parks. McIntosh Park is at the bottom of the neighborhood with a colorful playground, floral-themed splash pad and recently constructed parking lot to accommodate the park’s popularity. The park hosts various community events, from neighborly get-togethers to city-wide events. Dayton Black Pride was recently held there because of the park’s ties to Dayton civil rights leader W.S. McIntosh. To the west is Liberation Park, which has lots of space for pick-up basketball or a game of frisbee. Old Dayton View is adjacent to the Miami River and the Great Miami River Recreational Trail. Spanning over 90 miles, the trail is a favorite among cyclists and hikers. To hit the water, residents take the trail or drive up to Island MetroPark, which has a boat and kayak launch 2 miles north.
Bus service and interstate access
Public transportation is an accessible option for locals, as the neighborhood has consistent bus service. However, many residents drive, especially to destinations like the University of Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Salem Avenue leads directly into downtown, and Interstate 75 runs right by the neighborhood for drivers needing to get around the city and beyond. West Grand and West Riverview avenues are also busy thoroughfares in the area. Combined with Salem Avenue, these roads bring traffic and noise during rush hours. For flights, locals head 13 miles north to Dayton International Airport.
RTA offers bus service in Old Dayton View.
Almost 500 homes are in the Old Dayton View neighborhood.
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Crime
The CAP Index gives the area a crime score of 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Some categories of violent crime rate as high as an 8 out of 10. However, the Dayton Police Department’s 5th and Central District police headquarters are inside the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Sunrise MetroPark
Picnic Area
Trails
McKinley Park
Trails
Playground
McIntosh Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
21 min drive
Bus
Riverview & Middle
Bus
Riverview & Orth
Bus
Riverview & Meredith
Bus
Salem Av & Superior Av
Bus
Riverview & Salem
Bus
Riverview & Riverview Terrace
Bus
Riverview & Edwin C Moses
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Dayton View
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Dayton View, Dayton sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Old Dayton View, Dayton over the last 12 months is $92,061, down 38% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,590
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,317
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,295
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
50.2%
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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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