Idora Homes for Sale

Idora, a neighborhood in southwest Youngstown, has a rich history and is currently undergoing revitalization. Once home to the now-defunct Idora Park amusement park, the area has seen new life with increased housing stock and the opening of new businesses. Mill Creek Park, a 2,600-acre green space, borders Idora to the west and features the scenic Cohasset Loop trail around Lake Cohasset, where visitors can observe wildlife such as otters, beavers, and eagles. The Ford Nature Center, located in the northern part of the neighborhood, offers educational programs and wildlife observation areas. The Youngstown Playhouse, a century-old community theater, provides entertainment and educational workshops. Idora's housing includes early-1900s bungalows, Tudor-style, Colonial Revival, Cape Cod houses, and a few large estates. Recent business additions along Glenwood Avenue include Savannah Joe’s, known for its Southern cuisine, and Glenwood Grounds, a coffee shop run by a Christian nonprofit. Practical amenities include a Family Dollar and a grocery store 2 miles west. Public schools in the area have average ratings, and downtown Youngstown is a 3-mile drive north. The neighborhood is generally quiet, though some areas near Lake Cohasset are prone to flooding.