$144,703Average Value$64Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Prosperity coming to small but diverse community
Quiet and calm, Mount Vernon is a small, established neighborhood with diverse architecture. Homeowners and the neighborhood association work together to preserve the community's unique characteristics while bringing new life to the neighborhood. "It's an area that's prospering. People want to move there and fix up the homes," says Traci Martin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who's sold in the area before. While primarily residential, the neighborhood sits right along Salem Avenue, a central corridor leading to stores, restaurants, green spaces and more. "We're a community with a lot to offer," says Reverend Doctor Charles Brown, a 40-year resident of Mount Vernon. "There's a quiet family vibe, but we're also convenient to downtown, I-75 and I-70."
Mount Vernon residents are welcomed.
The Mount Vernon neighborhood is densely residential.
Mount Vernon is surrounded by the lush greenery of Ohio.
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Classic brick homes renovated with care
Most homes in Mount Vernon are from the 1930s, and trees that turn all shades of color during the fall tower over sidewalks that wind along the neighborhood's streets. Home designs are typical for the period they were built, including Cape Cods, Colonial-inspired homes, split-levels, duplexes, ranch-style homes and quirky cottages with Tudor-inspired elements. Older homes sometimes have less square footage, but the average home size in Mount Vernon is approximately 2,100 square feet, on par with the national average. Martin says a buyer she worked with liked the area because of the beauty and structural integrity of the homes. "It was a brick home lived in by people who took care of the house really well, and the yard was well maintained. The price was fair, too," she says. Prices range from $60,000 for a fixer-upper to just over $200,000 for a larger, move-in-ready home. Martin says most homeowners preserve historic characteristics yet still add modern touches when renovating. There are apartment complexes around the community's perimeter, along with various houses of worship and non-profits.
Rows of charming homes line the streets of Mount Vernon.
Intricate details can be found all throughout Mount Vernon.
A well appointed tutor style home found in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
A well, landscaped restored home found in Mount Vernon.
This row of homes shows the small variety of structures in Mount Vernon.
This Mount Vernon home is a typical example of restoration found in the community.
Mount Vernon residents take pride in their color and design choices.
A stately looking two story home found in Mount Vernon.
This charming home nestled in the hillside can be found in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Home styles and sizes vary greatly throughout Mount Vernon.
This Mount Vernon door shows the creative decorating in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon homes typically have well cared for lawns.
Mount Vernon has a number of multifamily units as well.
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Stores, restaurants and even downtown all within 2 miles
Since the neighborhood is mainly residential, residents drive to most entertainment, shopping and dining destinations. Martin says that because Mount Vernon is next to Salem Avenue, "people can easily hop on to get where they need to go, usually being downtown." Locals stop at Gem City Market to pick up groceries or visit the mini health clinic. Downtown is 2 miles away and has diverse dining, boutique shopping and entertainment venues. The Dayton Art Institute and Kettering Health Dayton, the nearest hospital, are also within 2 miles. A business district runs along Main Street, 1 mile away, and has a Marathon Gas station, Dollar General and various convenience stores. Restaurants include Grandma's II Restaurant and Benjamin's the Burger Master, a homey joint that offers signature patties, ribs and wings. There's a Domino's Pizza at the intersection of Mary Avenue and Sugar's Lounge three blocks north for a night out with friends.
Mount Vernon residents have access to Dollar General, a short trip away.
Mount Vernon residents can enjoy a fresh deli area at Gem City Market.
Mount Vernon residents can find almost any grocery item at the nearby Gem City Market.
Gem City Market has a wide variety of fresh produce, a short trip from Mount Vernon.
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ZAPP's mural and nearby spaces to play
There are no neighborhood parks or cultivated green spaces inside Mount Vernon, but a few options are nearby. ZAPP Park and the Omega Campus Playground are within half a mile of the neighborhood. ZAPP Park is more of a commemorative green space, with a large mural and polished gardens, while Omega Campus Playground features swing sets, jungle gyms and a soccer field. Princeton Park, which also has sports courts and a playground, is less than 1 mile away. The park is home to the Northwest Recreation Center, which has an indoor pool, fitness center and various group programs. Residents are also within 2 miles of Island MetroPark. This riverfront park's splash pad gets packed on hot summer days, and its trails are part of the Great Miami River Recreational Trail.
Mount Vernon residents take great pride in the design of their homes.
Mount Vernon residents engage in a variety of activities at the Northwest Recreation Center.
Less than a mile from Mount Vernon is Princeton Park and its many amenities.
Princeton Park offers a wide variety of recreation for the entire family in Mount Vernon.
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Charter and private options in nearby Five Oaks
Dayton Public Schools offers flexibility with school choice, but most children in Mount Vernon attend Fairview Elementary School, followed by E J Brown Middle School. Fairview Elementary earns a D-plus Niche rating, while E J Brown Middle earns a C-minus. High schoolers attend Stiver School for the Arts, which offers eight magnet visual and performing arts programs. The school earns a B-plus Niche rating. Nearby charter and private schools include Gem City Career Prep High School and West Park Academy in neighboring Five Oaks. Gem City Career Prep has a C-minus score, but West Park Academy remains unrated as a preschool.
Short commutes and Interstate 75 around the corner
Mount Vernon is only a couple of miles from downtown, so many residents have short commutes to major employers. The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of Interstate 75, which links up to the Dayton International Airport in 10 miles and Cincinnati in roughly 50 miles. The neighborhood has several bus stops along Salem and Wheatley avenues, one street from the eastern border.
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Parks in this Area
Five Oaks Park
Liberation Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Island Metropark
Bike Trails
Boating
Camping
Triangle Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Fairview Park
Northwest Recreation Center / Princeton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Transit
Airport
James M Cox Dayton International
20 min drive
Bus
Salem & Vassar
Bus
Salem & Delaware
Bus
Salem & Wabash
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Vernon
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Vernon, Dayton sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mount Vernon, Dayton over the last 12 months is $116,155, down 30% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Brick 3 unit building with 3 car garage. This building has 2 units w/ 2 bedroom and 1 unit w/1 bedroom. Each unit has 1 car garage. Unit 2 has terrace access, unit 3 has central AC. All units are spacious with hardwood floor, laminate and carpet. Individual gas and electric. Could be sold as package with 163/165 W Fairview Ave 45405 (4 units) and 710/704 Rockford Ace 45405(10 Units). Sold AS IS.
Don't miss out on this, hard to find, 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in the Mount Vernon neighborhood! This house has been renovated but you have the opportunity to make it your own by putting the finishing touches on this property. Renovations include new vinyl floors in the main level, updated kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, new carpet on the 2nd and 3rd level and a fresh coat of paint throughout.
Cash cow 10 unit with $6,630/monthly gross income. Eight 1 bed units and two 3 bed units. Tenants pay their own heat/electric. 48 hour notice for all showings.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
879
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,909
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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