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University Row

University Row

$158,640 Average Value
$100 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Why buyers like University Row's homes and central location

University Row is a quiet, residential neighborhood in northwest Dayton known for its early 20th-century homes and Ivy League-themed streets. Buyers and investors are attracted to the area's well-maintained and renovation-ready historic homes. Salem Avenue connects people to Downtown Dayton, offering quick commutes and access to shopping and dining. Students are a quick drive from public and charter schools, and residents are a few streets away from several popular parks and recreation areas.

Historic styles line university-named streets

University Row is not particularly close to any of Dayton's colleges, but its Ivy League-themed roads add a little context to its name. "All the streets are named after universities, like Harvard and Yale," says Realtor Jeffrey Roberts of RE/MAX Alliance. Lining these roads are early 20th-century single-family homes and duplexes. You'll find Tudors, Victorians and colonials next to American Foursquares, Prairie-style homes and even Greek Revival manors. "Folks like the size of these homes and the character a lot," says Realtor Linda White with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Newer homes from the mid- and late 1900s usually have Cape Cod or ranch-style architecture.

Beautiful Tudor homes are popular in University Row.
Beautiful Tudor homes are popular in University Row.
The neighborhood has a wide variety of well-built brick homes.
The neighborhood has a wide variety of well-built brick homes.
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Why buyers and investors see potential in older homes

Many historic homes have been well-maintained, so sometimes, renovations are just a matter of aesthetics. "Some of the bathrooms may have that old pink, green or blue tile, but the floors are just beautiful," White says. "The hardwood floors back then were immaculate." Other properties do need substantial renovations, but that doesn't deter buyers and investors. "A number of homes in the area are on the National Register of Historic Places, so they're eligible for certain types of renovation grants," Roberts says. Properties needing significant updates can sell for as little as $50,000, but most homes usually cost between the low $100,000s and the mid-$200,000s.

Students may attend Edwin Joel Brown Middle School in nearby Hillcrest.
Students may attend Edwin Joel Brown Middle School in nearby Hillcrest.

Students attend city public schools and nearby charters

Most students attend nearby Dayton Public Schools, but the neighborhood is also within a mile or two of several charter and private schools. Dayton Leadership Academy teaches kindergarten through eighth grade in neighboring Southern Dayton View, while Gem City Career Prep High School is in Five Oaks.

How residents commute downtown and across the city

Salem Avenue is a commuter's direct line into downtown Dayton, a major employment center. Most people drive to and from the city center, but taking the city bus is also an accessible option. If commuters work elsewhere in the city, they can hop onto Interstate 75 about 2 miles away.

Thal Park's gazebo offers scenic views.
Thal Park's gazebo offers scenic views.

Local outdoor spaces and recreation centers offer ways to unwind

People have a few options for recreation, both inside and near the community. These include:

  • Thal Park, which has a hilltop gazebo and scenic views
  • Princeton Park, which has sports facilities and a small playground
  • Northwest Recreation Center, which has an indoor fitness center and a heated pool
  • Wesleyan MetroPark, which has wooded trails and access to Wolf Creek

Pick up fresh groceries at Gem City Market.
Pick up fresh groceries at Gem City Market.

Salem Avenue and downtown offer nearby dining and retail options

University Row is very residential, so you'll have to shop and dine outside the neighborhood. Salem Avenue has a few chain restaurants and Gem City Market, a co-op grocery store. Downtown Dayton is the closest hub for shopping, dining and entertainment, offering everything from boutiques and bars to concert halls.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

James M Cox Dayton International

21 min drive

Bus

Salem & Dartmouth

Bus

Salem & Princeton

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime University Row US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
450
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,799
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,744
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,091
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,285
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$57,100

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.8%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
32.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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