Townhomes for Sale in Barbara Park, Middletown

Barbara Park in Middletown features homes primarily from the 1950s and '60s, reflecting the era when the local economy was driven by the steel industry. The neighborhood includes ranch-style houses, split-levels, and Cape Cods, with lot sizes typically under a quarter acre. Common features include above-ground swimming pools, chain link fencing, and detached garages. Sidewalks line both sides of the streets, providing safe routes for students walking to Mayfield Elementary. Residents enjoy proximity to downtown Middletown, where historic buildings like the Sorg Opera House host plays and musicals. Annual events such as the Holiday Whopla, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Saint Patrick's Day parades, as well as the Ohio Challenge hot air balloon festival, are popular. Retail options are concentrated along Roosevelt Boulevard, with local favorites like Milton's Donuts and Central Pastry Shop. The nearby Towne Mall is undergoing redevelopment to include an event center, hotel, and office spaces. For transportation, residents are connected to Dayton and Cincinnati via I-75, located about 3 miles away, and can use the CincyLink express bus or local public bus routes. The Atrium Medical Center, a major employer, is 4 miles from the neighborhood. Recreational options include Goldman Park, Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum, and the Great Miami River Trail, which offers extensive outdoor activities along the river.