Centerville Ohio & Washington Township

	Downtown Centerville Ohio has maintained its historical charm through preservation and careful planning.

Welcome home to warm and cheerful Centerville, Ohio! We are proud to introduce you to this wonderful community in the southern part of Montgomery County. We hope that you like it as much as we do! Nestled along the I-75 corridor, Centerville exudes charm and character. From the historic downtown area to contemporary shopping and dining; from quiet, tree-lined streets of established neighborhoods of to executive golf course communities, Centerville real estate offers a lot of home choices to its residents.  

Civic pride and community spirit are evident in Centerville, Ohio. Founding settler, Benjamin Robbins, named the settlement Centreville, after his much loved hometown, Centreville, NJ. Centrally located between 2 rivers and between the towns of Dayton and Lebanon, Centreville served as a stage coach stop for weary travelers. Log cabins which lodged residents were eventually replaced with stone buildings, which utilized the native limestone found in abundance in the area. Some of these buildings are still standing in the older part of downtown Centerville, called the Architectural Preservation District. In the early 1900’s, the US Postal service changed the spelling to Centerville.  

With well over 50,000 people living in Centerville and Washington Township, it is little wonder that housing options are abundant, no matter what your lifestyle. If low maintenance living is for you then you'll find a Centerville Condos appealing. If you need a home with a little more space, then Centerville four-bedroom houses will give you more room. We are confident you can find your dream home among Centerville Luxury Property. In Northwest and Southwest Washington Township, you will find established neighborhoods with homes of every style from classic ranches to contemporary two stories and everything in between. Follow some of the tree lined streets in Centerville, Ohio, and you will often find neighborhood parks tucked away among the homes in the community.  

Centerville Ohio provides home buyers will a large variety of homes from historical homes to newly constructed executive homes.

The Centerville-Washington Township Park District was established to maintain green spaces for residents of the community to enjoy. With over 900 acres and 44 parks throughout the township, that commendable goal has been realized. The eastern part of Washington Township has been experiencing growth with new construction in a variety of price ranges. If your dream is to live in a golf course community, check out Yankee Trace, where you will find homes of various sizes and prices. The golf course at Yankee Trace is a 27 hole, championship course that is open to the public, yet maintains a country club atmosphere. Stubbs Park on West Spring Valley Road offers nature trails, picnic facilities, a playground area, basketball and tennis courts, an in-line skate rink…plenty of opportunities for residents to relax and play. The park features an amphitheater where a summer concert series is offered at no charge to residents from June to September. Benham’s Grove on Main Street is another park which features beautiful gardens and landscape, as well as historical buildings, making it a natural gathering place for events such as family reunions, picnics, parties, weddings, and receptions. For the senior residents of Centerville, Ohio and Washington Township, Hithergreen Center is a 45,000 square foot senior center offering health and fitness programs, education, and recreational activities. /font>

	The Centerville School District has received an EXCELLENT rating on the Ohio Department of Education Report Card for a number of years.

The Washington Township Recreation Center is a 26 acre complex located on Miamisburg-Centerville Road with swimming and other fitness activities for residents of Washington Township. nbsp

Over 8,000 students are enrolled in the Centerville City School District. The district consists of a high school, 3 middle schools, six elementary schools, and a Kindergarten Village. Academic excellence and an abundance of programs and extracurricular activities and sports programs give the students living in Centerville opportunity to grow physically, mentally, and socially.

For those who enjoy shopping, Centerville, Ohio is the place for you. With 5 major shopping centers and 500 retail outlets ranging from boutiques to national retail chains, you can shop ‘til you drop. Over 1,100 businesses call Centerville their home and the city of Centerville makes it easy on those want to establish businesses in the community by providing a “one-stop shopping” experience for entrepreneurs with permits, licenses, and plan review all found in the government building. /font>

Centerville, Ohio is a great place to live, work, and learn, so come out and see it for yourself!