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How the historic Wolf Creek neighborhood is changing
Wolf Creek is a west Dayton neighborhood that takes pride in its history while welcoming change. Here, you’ll find a collection of preserved historic homes and a few brick-laid streets, but also modern construction that is slowly replacing aging properties. One home that will never be replaced is the Paul Laurence Dunbar House, which honors the celebrated author who once lived in the neighborhood. Current residents appreciate the area’s blend of past and present, as well as its convenient access to downtown, surrounding historical sites and the scenic Wolf Creek Trail.
Explore 20th-century homes and new infill construction
Wolf Creek is one of Dayton’s oldest neighborhoods. Many houses in the community still have their original architecture. The most common home styles are:
Victorians
Craftsmans
American Foursquares
Several contemporary infill homes have popped up in the neighborhood as derelict houses are slowly being demolished. “The locals put a lot of effort into maintaining the community, but it doesn’t quite have the same historical feel as Wright-Dunbar or Grafton Hill,” says Realtor David Moyer with Keller Williams Advisors Realty. However, locals appreciate the growth that’s coming. “We want to see people build in the neighborhood,” says Tasha Rountree, the Wolf Creek Neighborhood Association president. “Suppose it is an authentic replica, all the better. If not, make it cohesive and have it add to the neighborhood aesthetically. We take pride in our neighborhood being as diverse architecturally as our people.”
Rows of historic American Foursquares in Wolf Creek.
This home is an example of new infill housing in Wolf Creek.
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How much homes cost in Wolf Creek
Renovated historic homes usually sell in the low to mid-$100,000s, while new construction has consistently listed between the upper $200,000s and the mid-$300,000s. Historic homes needing significant renovation, or even demolishment, cost less than $100,000. The neighborhood also has many houses for rent and a few apartment complexes.
The neighborhood celebrates a prolific poet’s legacy
Wolf Creek is the birthplace of Paul Laurence Dunbar, the prolific author, poet and lyricist for the first all-African American Broadway musical ever produced. Many people visit the community to see his former home, which is now a museum about his life and works. “There is a lot of pride in Wolf Creek about their history with Paul Laurence Dunbar,” Moyer says. The neighborhood is also next door to Wright-Dunbar, a community with many museums and cultural landmarks, including:
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
The Dayton Walk of Fame
The 1905 Wright Flyer III sculpture
Oak & Ivy Park
Walk, drive or take a bus to downtown Dayton
“If you live in the eastern part of Wolf Creek, it’s easy to walk downtown by crossing the West Third Street bridge,” says Georgia Cox, Realtor with Keller Williams Home Town Realty. “If that’s not an option, then there are plenty of Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority or RTA bus stops along West Third Street.” Downtown is one of the closest major shopping, dining and entertainment hubs. Interstate 75 and Highway 35 are the closest highways, connecting drivers to the rest of the city.
Stroll along the water on the Wolf Creek Trail
For some fresh air, you can walk or bike along Wolf Creek Trail, which has scenic waterfront views. The paved path connects with the Great Miami River Recreational Trail and Wesleyan MetroPark in Cornell Heights.
Enjoy scenic river views from the Great Miami River Recreational Trail.
Waterfront views can be found along Wolf Creek Trail.
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Students attend Dayton public, charter and private schools
Students attend Dayton Public Schools. Wolf Creek’s assigned schools have lower-than-average ratings, but the district offers open enrollment and a transfer system. Many families also apply to local charter schools or private schools.
Edison Elementary School is a prekindergarten through sixth-grade school inside Wolf Creek.
Chaminade Julienne Catholic HS is the top choice for area families to send their student.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wolf Creek
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wolf Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wolf Creek, Dayton sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Wolf Creek, Dayton over the last 12 months is $68,755, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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