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Germantown

Germantown

Located in Montgomery County

$262,137 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Germantown offers a rural atmosphere with metro area amenities nearby

In the Twin Creek Valley, Germantown lets people settle away from busier cities in the Dayton metro area. “The community is secluded, so it has more of a rural feel, but at the same time, we are within 15 to 20 minutes of major shopping areas,” says 17-year resident and councilman Jeff Jones. The city’s revitalized downtown preserves its old-fashioned feel while welcoming new businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs. Neighborhoods offer a range of historic architecture and new construction. Students attend a newly built public school campus, and recreation is abundant with popular creeks, community parks and metro parks within reach.

Nearby cities have more retail options, but downtown is revitalizing

Many people travel outside the community to shop and dine. Retail hubs inside Miamisburg and the Dayton Mall are popular options within 9 miles. Yet, Jones says the city has done much to revitalize its downtown. “We’re adding a lot more eclectic shops, outdoor seating and even restaurant chains,” he says, although most businesses are locally owned. The Florentine Restaurant serves both laid-back fare and upscale dining inside a former hotel, while The Creamery at Market and Main is a favorite for an ice cream scoop. “It also sells donuts from family-run stores in Carlisle,” Jones says. Downtown also has a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, which operates every Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Outside the central business district, Germantown Fresh Market has been the community’s primary grocery store for many years.

New construction and 20th-century homes away from the floodplain

Neighborhoods around downtown usually have compact yards and lush tree cover. Subdivisions away from the city’s core have sprawling grass lawns and spread-out shrubbery. Homes date from 1850 to the present day, so architectural diversity is a given. The city’s oldest homes typically have historic two-story layouts, while houses from the 1950s through the 1970s are often one-story ranch styles. Walnut Hills, the city’s newest subdivision, offers custom-built contemporary homes. The city’s median price is around $270,000, less than the national median of about $420,000.

While some homes are elevated to avoid the 100-year floodplain, “flooding is a minimal issue, despite all the waterways and creeks around here,” Jones says.

Outdoor destinations include a popular pool and Five Rivers MetroParks

The community has ample recreation, starting with the Germantown Aquatic Center, a summer hotspot for all ages. “We’ve even seen a great influx of residents from other cities coming to Germantown to use our pool,” Jones says. “While it’s not a huge pool, it’s a modern pool, so if you go there on the weekend, it’s packed.” The pool is inside Veterans Memorial Park, which has playground equipment, a former railroad depot and picnic areas. Kercher Community Park has access to the Twin Creek Hike and Bike Trail, the Weber Soccer Complex and the Twin Creek Disc Golf Course. The city is also near Germantown MetroPark, which offers over 1,600 acres of wooded trails, campsites and creek access for fishing and paddling. Twin Creek MetroPark has similar features, plus horseback riding trails and Native Hopewell mounds.

Germantown is home to two covered bridges. The Historic Germantown Covered Bridge dates back to 1870, and its suspension-like design is considered the only of its kind.

Main roads connect to Dayton, other nearby cities and interstates

State Route 725 and Dayton Germantown Pike are two main roads within the city. While many people work for local businesses and the Dupps manufacturing company, more employment opportunities are outside the community. State Route 4 is the primary path into Dayton, and Interstate 75 is roughly 8 miles away, making connections with I-675 and I-70. Residents are about 7 miles from Kettering Health Miamisburg and 26 miles from Dayton International Airport.

Valley View schools now share a modern connected campus

Students attend Valley View Local Schools, which has a B-minus score from Niche. In 2024, the district opened its new kindergarten through 12th-grade campus. Kids are still separated into three buildings based on their grade, but the buildings are connected via a central, state-of-the-art gym.

Annual events celebrate holidays, Saturday nights and soft pretzels

The Germantown Pretzel Festival is the city’s biggest event. Running annually since 1980, the festival offers carnival rides, vendor booths, headlining bands and soft pretzel varieties. It's held at Veterans Memorial Park, which also hosts the city’s Fourth of July celebration and Christmas in the Park. Germantown Saturday Night Out typically happens monthly from June to October, featuring a downtown car show, live music and store sales.

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Germantown Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,675
Median Sale Price
$315,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,675
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,383
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,642
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,429
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jul 27
    12 - 2pm

    449 N Cherry St, Germantown, OH 45327

    $220,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,166 Sq Ft
    • 449 N Cherry St

    Charming and full of character, this home offers a warm and inviting feel from the moment you step inside. You'll love the beautiful wood floors that flow throughout the main living areas, paired with updated flooring in the kitchen that adds a modern touch. The kitchen and bath areas are practical and well-kept, and the lower level features an additional shower, toilet, and sink for extra

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    Kelly Little
    Plum Tree Realty
    (937) 975-3335
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  • Sunday, Jul 27
    1 - 4pm

    6750 Little Twin Rd, Germantown, OH 45327

    $750,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 2,252 Sq Ft
    • 6750 Little Twin Rd
    • New 7 days ago

    This VERY UNIQUE two story colonial style home sits nestled and secluded on 3.828 beautifully wooded acres in German-Township.You will be amazed as you pull into the gates of this scenic property and drive back the winding paved driveway into nature’s bliss. It is truly a rare gem and spread out much like a private resort. Built in 1975 (fully renovated) including new metal roof (2020). The main

    Alexis Martz Trelora Realty, Inc.

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  • Sunday, Jul 27
    2am - 4pm

    8867 S Main St, Germantown, OH 45327

    $155,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,088 Sq Ft
    • 8867 S Main St
    • New 8 days ago

    Discover this true gem located in Germantown. This 2-bedroom home offers a comfortable layout with a spacious living room, dining room, large eat in kitchen, with built in cabinets for lots of space and Full cellar type basement. The whole house has been painted walls, ceiling, trim, new carpet and laminate flooring throughout, Enjoy the outdoors freshly landscaped yard with great curb appeal,

    Teresa Hall RE/MAX Incompass

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Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
9''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

15 / 100
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