Dogwood Azalea
Bungalows, Craftsman styles and Colonial Revivals
Many homes in the neighborhood were built decades ago, so old-growth oak trees that shade yards are and detached garages common. The most affordable houses are north of West Parish Avenue, where early 20th-century bungalows are priced from $100,000 to $150,000. South of the avenue, 1950s brick ranch-style houses are priced from $190,000 to $580,000. Craftsman-style homes from the 1920s are priced from $200,000 to $515,000. The neighborhood’s 1940s Colonial Revival-style homes are priced from $430,00 to $570,000. Newly built Colonial Revival-style townhomes on the neighborhood’s south end are priced from $330,000 to $760,000. “A lot of the homes are older, and while some have started to be renovated, most have not. People like to put their own touch on them,” says Realtor Matt Brown, who sells houses in Dogwood Azalea with Keller Williams Elite.Highly rated public and private schools
Children can walk to all three of the closest public schools. On Dogwood Azalea’s west side, Sutton Elementary School has a B-plus Niche rating, and on the south side, Owensboro Middle School has a B-minus Niche rating. Owensboro High School is on the neighborhood’s east side and has a B-plus Niche rating. In 2016, Owensboro High’s fine arts program was awarded the Kennedy Center Award for Excellence for its outstanding work in providing “Every Art for Every Student.” The school has music, art, dance and drama classes, as well as after-school programs. Owensboro Catholic High School is a coeducational private school located along West Parrish Avenue. It has a B Niche rating. The Owensboro Community & Technical College is on Dogwood Azalea’s northeast corner. It offers training and instruction in fields like welding technology, criminal justice, manufacturing technologies, healthcare and transportation technologies.Shopping and dining in Wesleyan Park Plaza
A cluster of shopping and dining options called Wesleyan Park Plaza nestles against the neighborhood’s southeast corner. Windy Hollow Biscuit House is a classic neighborhood diner with a lacquered hardwood lunch counter and walls decorated with American mid-century iconography like film posters and gas station signs. The gift shop sells candy, soap, stuffed animals and more. Locally owned since 1918, Old Hickory Bar-B-Q serves comfort classics like fried chicken, mutton and catfish. Pan Asian Chinese & Japanese Food is a popular takeout joint. There are also options like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Kroger.Owensboro Moreland Park and the Edge Ice Center
Owensboro Moreland Park is on the neighborhood’s north side and within walking distance of most residents. The 35-acre green space has a half-mile paved trail, playground, restroom, basketball court, two picnic shelters and two baseball diamonds. The park is also home to the Edge Ice Center, one of only four rinks in Kentucky. The rink is open year-round for public skating, skate lessons and youth ice hockey matches.The Owensboro PorchFest and Owensboro Sportscenter
Each summer, the neighborhood shuts down its streets for the Owensboro PorchFest. The event attracts thousands of visitors who set up camping chairs in the front lawns of homes along Griffith Avenue to watch bands perform. Next door to Moreland Park, Owensboro Sportscenter is a 5,000-seat arena that hosts graduations, professional concerts and rodeos. After the bell rings, high school students can walk next door to Daviess County Public Library to do homework or read. Residents can also walk directly north to the downtown, home to the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art and the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum. The Bluegrass Hall of Fame frequently features performances and lessons from professional bluegrass artists.Owensboro Health Healthpark and Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
One of the neighborhood’s most sought-after features is an urgent care center and a health park that includes a gym with trainers, massage therapists, an aquatics center, saunas, whirlpool spas and professional nutritionists. In 2024, the health park was voted the best gym/fitness center in the city. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is about 4 miles north of the neighborhood via Kentucky Route 54.Getting around Owensboro
Although there are no sidewalks, traffic is slow enough that people can easily get around on foot. Louisville International Airport, the nearest major airport, is 114 miles northeast of Owensboro via U.S. Route 231 and Interstate 64.
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William Palicia
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tyler Shookman
Tyler Shookman
Premier Farm Realty Group & Auction
(270) 341-3889
240 Total Sales
7 in Dogwood Azalea
$165K - $625K Price Range
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Justin Nugent
Justin Nugent
RE/MAX Real Estate Executives
(270) 713-6045
167 Total Sales
1 in Dogwood Azalea
$204,900 Price
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PHOENIX BURCHFIELD
PHOENIX BURCHFIELD
TRIPLE CROWN REALTY GROUP, LLC
(270) 713-6570
10 Total Sales
2 in Dogwood Azalea
$185K - $350K Price Range
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Joetta O'Brien
Joetta O'Brien
RISNER & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC
(270) 713-5223
86 Total Sales
5 in Dogwood Azalea
$27K - $539K Price Range
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Hope Margelot
HM
Hope Margelot
Responds QuicklyRISNER & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC
(270) 713-5136
48 Total Sales
5 in Dogwood Azalea
$225K - $525K Price Range
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Gail Niehaus
Gail Niehaus
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Prestige
(270) 713-6882
131 Total Sales
7 in Dogwood Azalea
$35K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Moreland Park
Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dogwood Azalea | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dogwood Azalea Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dogwood Azalea, Owensboro sell after 170 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dogwood Azalea, Owensboro over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,777
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
71%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,663
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,756
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,537
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,978
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,092
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,230
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,303
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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