Wayne Township
Antique Capital of the Midwest
Main Street is in Waynesville, the heart of Wayne Township. Along this stretch, residents will find not only restaurants but also the reason why Waynesville is considered the ‘antique capital of the Midwest.’ Waynesville Antique Mall, Lilly’s Corner Mall and Past Perfect Antiques and Collectibles are just a few of the antique shops on Main Street. After a day of antique shopping, residents enjoy heading over to The Hammel House, a bed and breakfast that is popular for its restaurant. “They have gourmet food,” Greely says. “They have a new chef that is really good. They do specials all the time. My favorite is their chicken and waffles.” Just down the street, locals enjoy Butter Churn Café. “I personally love the Butterchurn Cafe for lunch or a milkshake on a hot summer day,” Layne says. Stone House Tavern is an excellent option for international fare in a pub interior. They also offer an outdoor, covered patio that customers enjoy. Residents also enjoy B&B Carryout & Diner. “It’s a staple,” Greely says. “It’s a gas station that has one of the best breakfast sandwiches around, The Big Bo.” Groceryland is the neighborhood spot for groceries and essentials.
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From the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival to the Waynesville Fall Fest
The township boasts many unique attractions. Locals can see what life was like in the 1800s at Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village. These recreated cabins and buildings host historical events, like the Village Music Festival and Pioneer Days. In Waynesville, residents enjoy going to the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival for vendors selling crafts and food. In the autumn, the area hosts the Waynesville Fall Fest, complete with a corn maze, corn hole and mini golf. Another seasonal favorite is Brimstone Haunt, a multi-attraction venue with a spooky hayride and forest trail. The area’s most well-known attraction is the Ohio Renaissance Festival, a 16th-century village showcasing live performances, jousting and artisan crafts.From farmhouses and colonials to ranch-style and new-traditionals
North of Cincinnati, Wayne Township includes the small town of Waynesville and surrounding rural areas. The town consists of walkable blocks of single-family-style homes set closely together. Homebuyers will spot pruned bushes in garden beds and white picket fences decorating the smaller yards. Styles include Folk Victorians with decorative trim, brick colonial houses, Victorians with bay windows and farmhouses featuring wraparound porches. These homes have sold for between the low $100,000s to the high $400,000s. As homebuyers look further out from the town, they’ll find ranch-style and new-traditional homes sitting on an acre or more of land. These homes have sold for between $200,000s and $1.5 million. Overall, the median lot size in Wayne Township is 1 acre. Properties here don’t stay on the market long. “It’s a very hot market,” says Jared Williams, a Realtor with Joseph M. Williams Realty. “Things don’t last very often. You have to have your ducks in a row.” As for crime, the CAP Index gave Wayne Township a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average.
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Students attend the well-regarded Wayne Local School District
Residents in Wayne Township send their children to the Wayne Local School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Schools include Waynesville Elementary School, Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School. On Niche, the elementary school receives an A-minus, the middle school an A and the high school a B-plus. The high school offers experiential learning, allowing students to shadow jobs or intern at local businesses. As for private schools, Chess Christian School is 6 miles west of Wayne Township and serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Niche has not yet graded the school.
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From Clint Fultz Park to Caesar Creek State Park
Visitors can take their kayak or canoe to Clint Fultz Park and cruise along the Little Miami River. At Bicentennial Park, residents can bring their kids to the playground or play sports on the tennis and basketball courts. The park also has an amphitheater that hosts a variety of live music performances. To the east of the neighborhood is Caesar Creek State Park, a sprawling space featuring a beach and more than 40 miles of hiking trails. Here, visitors can take a boat out on the lake, water ski, camp under the stars, ride a horse or hunt for fossils. The park is also a popular space for hunters and fishermen. Hisey Park, once a historic farm property, has 158 acres of outdoor activities. Visitors can hike, bike, fish and go canoeing or kayaking.
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Reach Downtown Cincinnati via Interstate 71
About 41 miles from Downtown Cincinnati, Wayne Township residents can commute to the big city via Interstate 71 South. Public transportation is not an option in Wayne Township. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 53-mile drive for flights. The nearest hospital is the Clinton Memorial Hospital, which is 16 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Helena Cameron
Helena Cameron
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
(513) 952-8574
305 Total Sales
1 in Wayne Township
$215,500 Price
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Allison Hamilton
Allison Hamilton
Comey & Shepherd
(513) 854-1498
53 Total Sales
1 in Wayne Township
$197,500 Price
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Misty Morris
Misty Morris
Coldwell Banker Heritage
(937) 883-6590
20 Total Sales
1 in Wayne Township
$387,000 Price
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Kelli Schulte
Kelli Schulte
eXp Realty
(937) 400-1773
32 Total Sales
1 in Wayne Township
$300,000 Price
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April Rich
April Rich
Coldwell Banker Heritage
(937) 800-3858
23 Total Sales
1 in Wayne Township
$260,000 Price
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Andrew Gaydosh
Andrew Gaydosh
eXp Realty
(937) 800-4407
1,122 Total Sales
6 in Wayne Township
$167K - $1M 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
Caesar Creek State Park
Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center
Spring Valley Wildlife Area
Patricia Allyn Park
Hisey Park
Bicentennial Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Oak Grove Park
Clint Fultz Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wayne Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wayne Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wayne Township, Waynesville sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wayne Township, Waynesville over the last 12 months is $394,195, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$415,000
Median Sale Price
$394,195
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$456,490
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$277,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,532
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,932
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,569
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,812
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,015
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,818
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,165
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.3%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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