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What living in historic Old Dayton View is like
Old Dayton View is a west side Dayton neighborhood known for its well-preserved historic district. The community is home to an impressive collection of architectural styles from the late 1800s and 1900s, as well as a few modern options. Strict renovation guidelines and an active community association have helped maintain the neighborhood’s historic character over time. Walkable streets and bike lanes connect locals to Downtown Dayton, which has the nearest restaurants, bars and highway ramps. Neighborhood kids can attend public schools or nearby charter schools.
Old Dayton View is located west of downtown Dayton.
Old Dayton View boasts a well-preserved historic area called the Dayton View Historic District.
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Explore the neighborhood’s unique historic architecture
Old Dayton View is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It’s home to the Dayton View Historic District, which is filled with late 19th-century and early 20th-century homes. Each house is unique, showcasing a range of architectural styles, like:
High Victorian
Queen Anne
American Foursquare
Jacobethan
Prairie School
“The historic buildings are definitely one of the area’s biggest draws, if not the biggest,” says Realtor Jeffrey Roberts of RE/MAX Alliance. “Some of the prettiest homes in town are in Old Dayton View.” Outside the historic district are uniform New Traditional homes with Victorian-inspired elements. The neighborhood also has many houses for rent and age-restricted apartment complexes.
Queen Anne style homes are among the striking styles in Old Dayton View.
Italian Renaissance style homes dating back to the early 1900's can be found in Old Dayton View.
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See how homes are preserved and what properties cost
Over the last few decades, millions of dollars have been invested into Old Dayton View. Residents have put their time and money into maintaining the historic district, and city grants have supported necessary revitalization. The Dayton View Historic Association plays a big role in protecting the neighborhood’s appearance. If you want to make changes to your home, you must get approval, and the association will provide blueprints on how renovations can and should be done. “There are historical neighborhoods all over Dayton, but not all of them have been as well preserved or have plans for preservation like here,” says Realtor David Moyer of Keller Williams Advisors Realty.
Home prices usually range from the low $100,000s to around $200,000, but large-scale homes with luxury interiors can range between the $300,000s and the mid-$400,000s. Homes that still need renovation cost less than $100,000.
The beauty of Old Dayton View's historic housing.
Mature trees line this Old Dayton View street.
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Walk or drive from Old Dayton View to downtown Dayton
Many people walk or bike through the neighborhood, especially around the historic district. Sidewalks are common, and traffic is usually low. Bike lanes along Salem Avenue connect to West First Street bridge, which passes over the Miami River into downtown Dayton. People don’t have to drive if they want to visit the city center, but you'll need a car to reach other parts of the city. Interstate 75 onramps are downtown and in nearby McPherson.
A bike lane has been installed on Salem Avenue in Old Dayton View.
RTA offers bus service in Old Dayton View.
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Local students can attend Dayton public and charter schools
Students attend Dayton Public Schools. Old Dayton View’s assigned schools have lower-than-average ratings, but the district offers a voluntary transfer system and open enrollment. Local charter schools, like Dayton Leadership Academies, are also an option. “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.”
Edison Elementary School is a public school near Old Dayton View.
Dayton Leadership Academies, near Old Dayton View, is a charter school and the city's only Leader in Me school.
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Gem City Market and downtown offer shopping and dining
The neighborhood has limited businesses, but it is home to an important community staple: Gem City Market. “The market went in there not too long ago, which was really great because [the west side of Dayton] was a bit of a food desert for a while,” Moyer says. This co-op grocery store not only brought groceries to the area but also a community space, teaching kitchen and café. For restaurants, coffee shops and bars, people head to downtown, which has:
Val’s Bakery, a French-inspired pastry and coffee shop
Table 33, a New American restaurant with elevated dishes
Spaghetti Warehouse, a classic Italian restaurant with a street trolley dining area
The Century Bar, a historic bourbon and whiskey speakeasy
Gem City Market is a community-owned grocery store in Old Dayton View.
Rally's is the place for fast food in Old Dayton View.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Old Dayton View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Dayton View, Dayton sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Dayton View, Dayton over the last 12 months is $145,000, up 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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