Princeton Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio
Montgomery County 45406
$127,625
Average Value
$104
Average Price per Sq Ft
Midcentury neighborhood seeing new investment in homes
The neighborhood's homes were built during Dayton’s manufacturing boom from the 1930s through the 1950s. The architectural styles are typical of the era, with brick-sided ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, bungalows and American Foursquares. Front lawns are sizable and lofty mature trees often shade streets. Home prices vary drastically depending on whether and to what extent a home requires renovation. “It’s a community in transition,” says Charlene Wortham, current resident and president of the Princeton Heights Neighborhood Association. “There’s a lot of rehabbing happening over here because we had a whole lot of homes that went into foreclosure that the bank owned and didn’t take care of.” Most properties needing renovation cost less than $100,000, roughly between $40,000 and $90,000. Move-in-ready homes range between $110,000 and $200,000. While many investors rent out properties after renovation, Wortham says most of the neighborhood’s population are longtime homeowners. “There’s a lot of retirees and older people here and a lot less kids,” she says.
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Princeton Park and the Northwest Recreation Center
Most green spaces are at least 1 mile from the neighborhood, but Princeton Park covers nearly a quarter of the neighborhood with its ball fields and sports courts. It’s also home to Northwest Recreation Center, which offers a heated pool, an exercise room and diverse classes, from ballroom dancing to martial arts. Other nearby recreation areas include Fairview Park, which features a modern playground and splash park, and Wesleyan MetroPark. This 62-acre park offers woodland trails along Wolf Creek and free activities, like paddlesports classes and group kayaking excursions. The park also has Adventure Central, a youth education and nature center.
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Discovering surgical technology at Meadowdale High
Dayton Public School District’s zoning allows for school choice flexibility. However, most students attend the nearby Fairview Elementary School, which has a D-plus on Niche. The school offers a literature-focused, project-based program for fourth through sixth graders. Next is E.J. Brown Middle School, followed by Meadowdale Career Technology Center. Both schools have a C-minus rating, but Meadowdale offers eight specialized career programs, from digital design to surgical technology.
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Neighborhood association encourages beautification
Although the community doesn’t see many events, the Princeton Heights Neighborhood Association works diligently to improve the neighborhood. Beautification is a major goal for Wortham. “We try to keep the neighborhood looking good and litter-free,” she says. “We’re working with the city to get overgrown bushes removed and trees trimmed. We want it to look like how a neighborhood is supposed to look.” Wortham says the association is creating a newsletter to help residents maintain the neighborhood. It will feature community updates and essential city information, like recycling and garbage disposal guidelines.
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Plentiful bus routes and Interstate 75 nearby
Half a mile east, Salem Avenue is the nearest major road, connecting the neighborhood to downtown Dayton and the shopping malls north of the city, roughly 5 miles away by car. The nearest on-ramp onto Interstate 75 is also 2 miles away via Salem Avenue. Many bus lines pass by the neighborhood, offering direct connections to the west, north and downtown. For flights, Dayton International Airport is less than 10 miles north.Gem City Market brings more than just food to the table
While Princeton Heights is mainly residential, shopping and dining options are only 1 mile away along Salem Avenue. The street is home to Gem City Market, a revolutionary addition to the neighborhood. “We didn’t have a grocery store in that northwest corridor for the longest time,” Roberts says. “But the community fixed that by selling stock to build their own grocery store. It’s pretty cool!” The co-op not only provides fresh produce and pantry staples, but it also features a teaching kitchen for classes and nutrition programs, a community space and a mini health clinic. Along Salem Avenue are also a variety of locally recognized chain restaurants, like JJ Fish and Chicken, and convenience stores. Downtown Dayton, roughly 2 miles away, offers an even wider selection. Downtown’s dining scene has diverse international flavors, from the traditional Thai dishes of White Lotus Restaurant to the highly rated Peruvian fare at Salar Restaurant and Lounge. Downtown is also home to various historical sites and entertainment venues, from the Packard Museum to the Dayton Convention Center. Residents wanting to shop generally head to the department stores in North Dayton, roughly 5 miles away via Salem Avenue.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ruby Annie Newbourn
Ruby Annie Newbourn
Responds QuicklyUnity Real Estate
(937) 714-7824
32 Total Sales
1 in Princeton Heights
$93,500 Price
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Veronica Bedell-Nevels
Veronica Bedell-Nevels
Priority Plus Realty, Inc.
(937) 576-8848
31 Total Sales
1 in Princeton Heights
$55,000 Price
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Saunya Strickland
Saunya Strickland
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Heritage
(937) 918-7341
93 Total Sales
1 in Princeton Heights
$215,000 Price
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Miranda Biedenharn
Miranda Biedenharn
Responds QuicklyComey & Shepherd REALTORS
(937) 576-8940
361 Total Sales
1 in Princeton Heights
$80,000 Price
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Paolina Quafisi
Paolina Quafisi
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Alliance Realty
(937) 900-0960
176 Total Sales
1 in Princeton Heights
$132,000 Price
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Sean Lightfoot
Sean Lightfoot
Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
(937) 900-9576
211 Total Sales
7 in Princeton Heights
$61K - $249K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 7th
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- 7th to 8th
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- Pre-K to 6th
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Wesleyan MetroPark
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Fairview Park
Northwest Recreation Center / Princeton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Princeton Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Princeton Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Princeton Heights, Dayton sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Princeton Heights, Dayton over the last 12 months is $118,950, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$118,950
Median Sale Price
$118,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$118,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
320
Median Year Built
1951
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,315
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
648
Median Age
44
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,071
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,267
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.7%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
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®
21
/ 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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