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Life in Northside Lima
Lima is an Ohio city whose Northside is known for small-town home styles and prices. “We have a broad range of prices in town,” says Realtor Veronica Fox of Superior Plus Realtors. “You have homes under $100,000 in town or ones out in the country for $500,000 or $600,000.” The area is surrounded by open acres of farmland, with Central Lima 3 miles south. A handful of restaurants and one park occupy the neighborhood; for family-friendly events, folks head to Central Lima.
Historic homes line the streets of Northside Lima.
Residents of Northside Lima take great pride in the upkeep of their homes and yards.
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Accessibly priced ranch-styles and cottages
Northside Lima’s streets are wide and neat, with narrow sidewalks running parallel. Although lots are evenly spaced throughout, their sizes vary. Buyers will find the classic ranch-style home as the most prevalent, resting on lots anywhere from a fraction of an acre up to one quarter of an acre. The occasional tiny cottage lies interspersed among the more common ranch-styles. Prices are below the national average. Simple builds needing some finishing touches sell for as low as $70,000, while the homes exceeding 2,000 square feet max out at $330,000. The national median for home prices is about $400,000.
Historic cottages are a great option for residents of Northside Lima.
Ranch homes are perfect for families in the neighborhood of Northside Lima.
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A day out at Robb Park
The park closest to Northside Lima is Robb Park, which touches its southern end. Residents can make use of the various sport courts, as well as strolling along its walking trails. Interestingly, the park was initially zoned to be a professional baseball park; today, its 26 acres provide a sporty escape this side of Central Lima. Kids will appreciate the playground for its swings and jungle gym. The park also serves as a venue for competitions on occasion, like the kickball showdown hosted by Saviors Grace Ministries.
Bring the kids to Robb Park in Northside Lima for a fun afternoon at the playground.
Robb Park is a great spot to bring the family for an impromptu game of baseball.
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Grabbing a bite in Northside Lima
A handful of locally owned restaurants do business on the community’s east side, along Route 65. Residents can grab a quick bite via the drive thru at Happy Daz or sit down for a slice at Fat Jack’s Pizza. A few more options are in the opposite direction, toward Westgate. Cancun Mexican Restaurant sits on American Avenue, as do fast food joints like Subway and Five Guys. This area also offers a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe’s for household needs.
Fat Jack's Pizza is a popular pizzeria in the area of Northside Lima.
Cancun Mexican in Northside Lima serves up some of the best Mexican fare in Northside Lima.
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Attending class across four of Lima's schools
Students in Northside Lima can attend Heritage Elementary for Pre-K through 4th grade. The school gets a C overall from Niche. They then move to Lima North Middle and Lima West Middle for their 5th through 8th grade education. Lima Senior High rounds out the list with a C-plus and offers an English Language Learning program.
Heritage Elementary houses students K-5 in the city of Lima.
Lima West Middle is a public school in Lima that serves students grades 6-8.
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An easy commute to Central Lima
Residents living in Northside Lima have a 3-mile, nine-minute drive into Central Lima. Those who work in the downtown area can also commute by bus. The nearest stop is on Brower Road, after which the ride takes about half an hour. “We’re less than two hours from Fort Wayne and Cincinnati,” says Realtor Sheila Custer of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Kindred Hospital is also in Central Lima, and a drive there takes about eight minutes.
Past wastewater issues
Although Lima’s residents don’t struggle with flooding or fires, there was a wastewater problem 10 years ago. As part of a settlement in 2014 with the federal government over sewage releases into the Ottawa River, Lima more than doubled its wastewater treatment capacity. The city also removed or replaced affected trees by the river. All told, this work cost some $147 million over 10 years. The Ohio Water Development Authority granted the city $5.82 million toward further wastewater treatment in 2022.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northside Lima
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
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Northside Lima Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside Lima, Lima sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside Lima, Lima over the last 12 months is $175,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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