Oakwood —
Market Watch
Established · Elegant · Community-Rooted
$397K
Median Home Price
22
Avg. Days on Market
$195
Price per Sq Ft
+8.5%
Year-over-Year Change
Market Analysis
Oakwood represents one of the premium residential markets in the Dayton area. Buyers are paying for location, schools, architecture, and community prestige, and Redfin reported homes selling in about 22 days in March 2026. Months-of-inventory figures were not published in the sources cited for this update. Well-priced Oakwood homes with modern kitchens and updated mechanicals consistently attract strong interest. Estate properties above $600K tend to have longer timelines, but still hold value remarkably well.
Redfin reported a median sale price near $397,000 for Oakwood in March 2026, up 8.5% year over year, with homes selling in about 22 days; Movoto showed a median sold price near $435,000 for April 2026. The 2023-2024 period saw relatively modest price growth as higher interest rates cooled the upper end of the market slightly. Since mid-2025, demand has picked up, particularly for move-in-ready homes with updated systems.
Typical Home Styles & Price Ranges
Oakwood's housing stock is architecturally exceptional. The neighborhood features Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced prairie homes, English Tudors, stately colonials, arts-and-crafts bungalows, and grand estates set on generous lots with mature trees. Many homes date to the early 20th century and have been meticulously maintained or thoughtfully updated. Oakwood also includes some mid-century properties and a limited number of newer builds. Properties here are known for their craftsmanship, period details, and substantial lot sizes.
Typical price range: $310,000 – $800,000+
Key Market Indicators
Buyer Takeaways
What the Oakwood market means if you're looking to buy:
Seller Takeaways
What the Oakwood market means if you're looking to sell:
Oakwood vs. Dayton Metro Average
| Metric | Oakwood | Dayton Metro Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $397K | $271,500 |
| Days on Market | 22 days | 31 days |
| Price per Sq Ft | $195 | $137 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.5% | +7.8% |
| Months of Inventory | n/a | 2.3 months |
* Metro average data reflects the combined Dayton-Springfield-Kettering MSA, September 2026 (Dayton REALTORS). Individual neighborhood data compiled from county records and MLS activity, with reporting periods noted per metric.
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