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A close-knit community in northwest Ohio
Spanning Fulton and Lucas Counties, the Village of Swanton offers budget-friendly housing, good schools and access to retail and recreational amenities. This small, close-knit community is primarily residential, with a few restaurants and businesses. A three-track railroad runs through the center of town, often letting out a whistle that can be heard throughout the area. Wide, tree-lined streets with sidewalks wind throughout the neighborhood, showcasing small homes with well-maintained lawns. "A lot of horse people live here," says Realtor Joy Studer with the Danberry Company, who lives nearby Perrysburg and teams with husband Jeffrey.
Bungalows are abundant on the tree lined streets in Swanton.
Lovely new ranch homes can be found in the neighborhood of Swanton.
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Airport is a 4-mile drive
The Campbell's Soup Company is nearby and employs many locals. There is no public transit nearby, so residents are car-dependent. However, the convenience of the location, with Interstate 80 to the north, makes commuting a breeze. Downtown Toledo is a 29-mile drive via the interstate. "One of the biggest draws about the community is its proximity to the airport," says Realtor Jeffrey Studer with the Danberry Company who has recently sold two homes here. The Toledo Express Airport is a 4-mile drive via Ohio State Route 2. The nearest hospital is McLaren St. Luke's, an 11-mile drive on U.S. Route 20.
The city of Swanton has lovely residential neighborhoods nestled around a rural setting.
Historic downtown Swanton is located just west of Toledo.
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Walk to restaurants
Kroger's is the area's resident grocery store, with nearby PS Food Mart and Family Dollar serving as the community's convenience stores. Locals can walk to CK Sweets Coffee & Bakeshop on the corner of North Main and Chestnut for its baked goods and hot bean brews. Deette's Dream Diner on South Main is a small diner that serves comfort food all day long. The Mail Pouch Saloon on South Fulton-Lucas is a popular watering hole known for its daily specials and unique brews. Oncore Brewing and Benfield Wines offer a warming sip for those who want it. Of course, it never hurts to treat oneself occasionally, and Studio 101 Salon & Spa on North Main provides the village with a place to revitalize and touch up.
Come to Oncore Brewing in Swanton for a flight of beers if you can't decide on just one.
The Mail Pouch Saloon is a local favorite for American fare in Swanton.
The Mail Pouch Saloon in Swanton is a great place to have a drink with friends after work.
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Residential area continues to grow
Homes in Swanton date as far back as the 1920s and continue to be built today. "There's always building going on," Joy Studer says. "Ultimately, this area will become more urban." Architectural styles include ranch-style, bungalow and Traditional, and prices range between $99,000 and $392,000. Lots run about 1/8 acre, suitable for a gathering area, and most homes have garages.
Single story homes are in many neighborhoods as well as the more rural sections of Swanton.
Rows of traditional two-story homes lines the streets near downtown Swanton.
Traditional ranch homes can be found in many of the neighborhoods in Swanton.
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Natural trails and a treehouse village
Swanton offers several recreational spaces catering to a variety of interests. Beach Ridge Trail is popular with cyclists and is connected to Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. The largest of the Metroparks, Oak Openings has two campgrounds, two cabins and the nation's only public treehouse village. In addition to being a natural habitat for local plants and wildlife, the park has more than 70 miles of trails, including horse trails, a cross-country ski trail and a popular singletrack for mountain bikes. The Valleywood Golf Club has four sets of tees for players of any skill level. Memorial Park provides a more relaxed outdoor experience with its open field and playground.
What's known as "The Spot" in Oak Openings in Swanton is a popular photography spot.
Rent one of the treehouses at Oak Openings for your next retreat.
The treehouses in Oak Openings offer a serene setting for hiking as well as relaxing.
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District has open enrollment
Swanton Local School District has open enrollment and is ranked the third-best district in Fulton County, according to Niche.com. Students can walk to and start their education at Swanton Elementary School, which has not been graded by Niche. Swanton Middle School has a B-plus score from Niche. Swanton High School, which has a B-minus grade, offers Advanced Placement® coursework and exams.
Swanton High School is a public high school located west of Toledo.
Swanton Middle School has 360 students in grades 5-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
he student population of Swanton Elementary School is 448 and the school serves grades K-4.
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Annual Swanton Corn Festival
Swanton is famous for its annual corn festival, which is held every August. The 2023 event was themed 'Cornopoly' and included activities like the Corn Festival parade, car show, corn hole tournament and a corn-eating contest.
A tribute to WWI soldiers
The Spirit of the American Doughboy statue is displayed on Main Street. s It was a gift from France in gratitude for those Swanton men who gave their lives in World War I. Swanton had one of the highest death rates of any town in the USA that sent men to the war.
Swanton pays tribute to World War 1 Vets with the memorial statue Swanton Remembers.
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On average, homes in Swanton, OH sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Swanton, OH over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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