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Historic charm, great schools and job growth keep Minster thriving
A short drive through the small town of Minster reveals its red brick buildings and German heritage, as the cross-tipped towers of St. Augustine Catholic Church pierce the village skyline. Manicured lawns, tidy streets and well-kept green spaces showcase the pride residents take in their town, and the highly rated school system is a community connector. Families often stay for generations, but new faces continue to arrive, drawn by a strong labor market. “The cost of living is very reasonable,” says Minster native Todd Weigandt, owner and broker of Weigandt Real Estate. “One thing people notice is how safe it is. You can take your kids to the park or the swimming pool, and you can be pretty confident that they’re going to be in a safe atmosphere.”
Minster schools win in academics and athletics
Minster Local Schools District receives an A rating from Niche, which ranks it in the top 20 Ohio school districts for athletes and overall. “A lot of people move to Minster because it has an excellent school district,” Weigandt says. “All the small towns in our area have great school districts, but we’ve got great school programs. And for whatever reason, Minister has a tremendous sports history, and we have people who move here for the sports.” In fact, the Wildcats have won more than 40 state championships. High schoolers can also earn college credit through Advanced Placement classes and College Credit Plus courses.
Minster High School features an athletic program with more than 40 state championships.
St. Augustine Religious School welcomes new students in downtown Minster.
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Mix of 20th-century homes with new subdivisions in progress
Minster’s well-maintained streets are lined with sidewalks, streetlamps and single-family homes built across the 1900s. Bungalow, Colonial Revival, National and ranch-style homes in the center of town sit on compact lots with landscaping. While some towns in Auglaize and Mercer counties are landlocked with limited room to expand, Minster has ongoing residential development. “Our company has two subdivisions in Minster that we’re developing right now,” Weigandt says. The village has a median single-family home price of $200,000, about the same as St. Marys. “There’s always been a higher demand than supply, so the prices are somewhat elevated, but you’re going to get your money back — and plus some — when you sell,” Weigandt says.
Reasonably priced houses line the streets of Minster.
Ranch homes are abundant in Minster.
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Local companies and short commutes make work-life balance easy
Minster is an agricultural and industrial hub with major employers like Precision Strip, Machine Concepts, Nidec and Danone North America. Danone’s 60-acre campus makes yogurt and dairy products for brands like Dannon, Activia and Oikos. New Bremen and Crown Equipment Manufacturing are about 5 minutes away. Other employment and service hubs like Sidney, St. Marys and Celina are within a 20-minute drive. It’s about an hour's drive to Dayton, while Cincinnati and Columbus are less than two hours away. Walkers, joggers and bikers use the Miami-Erie Canal towpath for exercise and transportation to New Bremen.
Neighboring St. Mary's features a Kroger for Minster residents.
Nidec is one of the major employer in Minster.
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Outdoor recreation includes state parks, golf and green spaces
Residents can bike or drive to Lake Loramie State Park for boating, fishing, hiking and camping. Four Seasons Park spans 50 acres and has ball fields, shelter houses, pickleball courts, and walking paths around a small pond. In the heart of town, Centennial Park is a serene green space with a gazebo and a veterans' memorial. The tranquil park comes to life during Oktoberfest, when thousands of visitors descend on the square for German eats, drinks and music. Just outside of town, Arrowhead Golf Course offers 18 holes of golf to the public.
Four Seasons Park features a playground and baseball fields in Minster.
Lake Loramie State Park is a short drive for Minster residents and a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
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Historic Wooden Shoe Inn anchors a mix of local dining spots
The Wooden Shoe Inn is a true Minster institution that dates back to 1933. The bar and restaurant pays homage to The Wooden Shoe Brewing Company, which was once so successful that it paid for all of Minster’s operational expenses from 1935 to 1937. The current iteration puts a contemporary spin on American and German fare while staying true to its roots with items like fried chicken made with the original 1930s recipe. Locals head to the Dutch Mill Café for burgers, wings and beer, while Bud’s Pizza Parlor is a laid-back spot for a sit-down meal. Wagner’s IGA has groceries in town.
Bud's Pizza Parlor is the weekend hotspot in downtown Minster.
The Wooden Shoe is a crowd favorite in Minster.
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Oktoberfest celebrates Minster’s German heritage
Minster’s population swells from 3,000 to more than 80,000 during Oktoberfest weekend. “Oktoberfest is a celebration of our heritage. There are a lot of German people in Minster and the surrounding area,” Weigandt says. “The German heritage comes with a good work ethic and goes way back many generations, and I think Oktoberfest celebrates that. It gives a sense of community and pulls everyone together.”
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On average, homes in Minster, OH sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Minster, OH over the last 12 months is $159,900, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Lot #14 in Stonegate Subdivision (50 Stonegate Drive). Minster's newest and most unique subdivision. Protective covenants in place to protect your investment. All Village utilities... A great place to build your new home!
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This beautiful country home sits on three acres and offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, recent renovations, and timeless rural charm. This home is move-in ready for your convenience. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors professionally updated by Henschen Hardwood. New windows & entry doors were installed in 2024; updated plumbing including new well equipment, hot water
Lot #23 in Stonegate Subdivision. Minster's newest and most unique development. Protective covenants are in place to protect your investment. All Village of Minster utilities. A great place to build your new home.
Minster, Country home on six secluded wooded acres with a pond, outbuilding and near the Lake Loramie region! Wow, it does not get any better than this! Come and drive up the concrete drive and take a look at this home. The home has a woderful second floor master bedroom that has two porches that overlook the property. One is within the eclosed three seasons room. Beautiful wood floors thoughtout
Lot #33 in Stonegate Subdivision. Minster's newest and most unique development. Protective covenants are in place to protect your investment. All Village of Minster utilities. A great place to build your new home.
Lot #27 in Stonegate Subdivision. Minster's newest and most unique development. Protective covenants are in place to protect your investment. All Village of Minster utilities. A great place to build your new home.
Here we have a property in Minster that may have the room you need !This home sits on .67 Acres in town with two parcels. The home has 2775 sq. ft. with an addition @2000 sq. ft. of finished living space in the full basement. The home was built in 2002 with a major renovation in 2022. The renovation included an addition of @375 sq. ft. added to the kitchen along with a new kitchen crafted by
Lot #3 in Stonegate Subdivision, Minster's newest and most unique subdivision. Protective covenants in place to protect your investment. All Village of Minster utilities. A great place to build your new home!
Lot #26 in Stonegate Subdivision. Minster's newest and most unique development. Protective covenants are in place to protect your investment. All Village of Minster utilities. A great place to build your new home.
Partial basement/Partial crawl space (under master). Approximately 1,000 sq. ft. finished basement. Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, window coverings, basement beverage center and wine cooler to stay. All new exterior lights, new exterior doors, new furnace and A/C in 2019. Basement finished in 2019. New sump pump installed in 2019.
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