The momentum in West Dayton continues—and today’s sale at 80 W Norman Avenue is one of the strongest indicators yet of where the Santa Clara neighborhood is heading. This beautifully remodeled three-story home closed at $168,000, a new high watermark for this stretch of the city and a comp that will have ripple effects across the entire community.
A huge congratulations goes to Miranda Biedenharn of Comey & Shepherd Realtors, the listing agent who represented this home. Miranda consistently shows up for West Dayton in a way few agents do. She advocates for the community, invests time and effort where others overlook, and continues to help drive positive change in neighborhoods like Santa Clara. You can learn more about her work here: mirandabiedenharn.comey.com.
A Fully Renovated Home in the Heart of the Neighborhood
80 W Norman is a standout example of what thoughtful, top-to-bottom renovation can achieve. Nearly every element of this home has been updated within the last few years—new furnace, A/C, roof, electrical, plumbing, and a full cosmetic overhaul.
Inside, the home flows beautifully from a bright living area into a fully renovated kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The dining nook’s built-in bench seating adds character and warmth, and the remodeled bathrooms bring the home fully into modern expectations.
Santa Clara Is Stabilizing—And It Shows in the Market
This sale isn’t happening in a vacuum. Over the last few years, the City of Dayton has torn down a significant amount of blight in the Santa Clara neighborhood, removing long-abandoned properties that held back values and contributed to safety concerns.
With that blight gone, the neighborhood’s core strengths are beginning to shine: historic housing stock, walkability, and proximity to everything that makes Dayton special. As reinvestment takes hold, homes like 80 W Norman are no longer the exception—they are becoming the new standard.
This sale pushes comps upward, reinforces confidence among both homeowners and investors, and further stabilizes the block. It’s exactly the kind of momentum West Dayton has been working toward.
Location Matters—And Santa Clara’s Is Outstanding
Situated just minutes from Downtown Dayton, I-75, the Dayton Art Institute, and the Great Miami River corridor, Santa Clara offers convenience that rivals Dayton’s most in-demand neighborhoods.
Buyers who want access to cultural institutions, downtown employers, parks, and interstate connectivity are increasingly recognizing Santa Clara as a prime location—especially as renovated homes continue raising the neighborhood’s profile.
City Leadership Is Changing—And Momentum Is Poised to Accelerate
The City of Dayton’s trajectory is also supported by a major shift in local leadership. With the recent election of former Commissioner Shenise Turner-Sloss as the new Mayor of Dayton, many residents and community advocates are feeling a renewed sense of momentum. Turner-Sloss has long been vocal about reinvestment, neighborhood stabilization, and ensuring that historically underserved parts of Dayton receive the attention and resources they deserve.
Her administration is expected to continue—and potentially accelerate—the progress the city has already begun in removing blight, improving safety, and creating pathways for equitable redevelopment. For neighborhoods like Santa Clara and the West Dayton corridor, this represents more than political change; it’s a tangible signal that the city plans to keep pushing forward on the issues that most impact residents and long-term stability.
As new leadership steps in and neighborhood revitalization continues, sales like 80 W Norman Avenue become part of a larger story—a story of renewed investment, rising property values, and a brighter future for the heart of the city.
A Mile Marker for the Neighborhood’s Future
The sale of 80 W Norman Avenue is more than just another transaction. It’s a milestone. A signal that renewed investment is taking hold. A testament to consistent community advocacy. And a preview of what West Dayton’s next chapter will look like.
Congratulations again to Miranda Biedenharn on a job exceptionally well done—and congratulations to the Santa Clara neighborhood on yet another step forward.
Listing data courtesy of Dayton REALTORS® MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
