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Kettering is a delightful place to live, work, and play and we are happy to take this opportunity to introduce you to this wonderful community! 

Kettering is one of the largest suburbs of Dayton, located in Montgomery County and a part of Greene County. As of the 2000 census, the city’s population totaled over 57,000. Kettering is conveniently located to the south of downtown Dayton with easy access to major highways, allowing for a short and easy commute to any part of the city. 

Kettering is the home of inventive spirit. The earliest settler to the area was John Patterson, who built the first log cabin in the area in 1798. The population began to expand in the 1840’s and the township of Van Buren was created, which would remain the area’s name for over 100 years. The city of Kettering was named for inventor Charles F. Kettering, who resided in his home at Ridgeleigh Terrace until his death in 1958. Over his lifetime, he held over 300 patents for his inventions including the all-electric starter, ignition, and lighting systems for automobiles. He and his partner Edward Deeds founded the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, Delco , which is still a vibrant part of the city of Kettering economy. The City of Kettering was named for this prestigious man in 1955 when it was incorporated. 

Kettering is a great place to call home for a number of reasons. The eastern part of Kettering is filled with lovely neighborhoods with charming homes perfect as starter homes or homes for young families. The southern and western parts of the city, bordering the city of Oakwood and Washington Township boast of beautiful tree-lined streets with lovely cape cods, ranches, traditional, as well as custom homes. 

Parks and recreational opportunities abound in Kettering! Delco Park in the eastern part of Kettering has ball diamonds, picnic facilities, a fishing lake, and walking paths. The Kettering Recreation Complex meets all of your recreational and workout needs including weight rooms, walking/running track, indoor swimming pool, ice arena, an outdoor water park, and fishing lake with outdoor walking trails. The nearby Rosewood Art Center offers many classes such as dance, art, theater, and writing. Membership to the Rec Center and class registrations are discounted for Kettering residents or those who work in the city of Kettering. The world’s first Skate Plaza, which features a 40,000 square foot skateboard park, opened in 2005 and is well used by the youth of Kettering. Lincoln Park is a beautiful place to enjoy on a summer evening, walking along tree-lined paths and enjoying the music coming from the Fraze Pavilion, a major outdoor venue which features concerts from major stars as well as the Dayton Philharmonic. 

Kettering is also a major economic force in the area and is home to several large employers. The city’s top five employers are the Kettering Medical Center, Delphi Corporation, Reynolds & Reynolds, GE Money (a division of General Electric), and Victoria’s Secret Direct. Many Kettering residents also work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and General Motors, both of which are close by. 

Kettering has many wonderful small shopping areas which offer diverse specialty stores unique to the area. Town and Country Shopping Center is centrally located in Kettering and features wonderful shops including clothing boutiques, books, gifts, collectibles, and fine dining. It has served Kettering residents for a number of years and is a favorite spot shopping spot of locals. The Shops of Oakwood are also close by and feature unique boutiques and dining opportunities. Dorothy Lane Market is a favorite among grociers in the area. Both the Dayton Mall and the Mall at Fairfield Commons are a short drive from Kettering and offer a wide range of shops and anchor stores. 

Patrons of the arts will appreciate the wide array of cultural opportunities in the Miami Valley. The Victoria Theatre provides a beautiful and intimate setting for professional performances. The Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center represents the cornerstone of downtown Dayton’s revitalization. It’s outstanding acoustics and technical capabilities allows it to meet the demanding standards of touring attractions. If you enjoy dance, you will appreciate the two professional companies who call Dayton home. The Dayton Ballet was founded in 1937 by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz, sisters who inspired young dancers to learn a combination of modern dance and ballet. This company serves the community with the grace and beauty of dance with a variety of productions throughout the year. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) was founded by pioneering spirit, Jeraldyne Blunden, who was inspired by the Schwarz sisters at the age of eight. At this time, segregation prevented African American children from taking dance lessons at established schools in the community. The Schwarz sisters began offering classes at a local community center and Jeraldyne Kilborn (Blunden) began to learn to dance. She formed the DCDC in the 1960’s and it continues to reach our community with the power, energy, and passion of dance. If music is more your style, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s performances will inspire you with their programs and performances. Under the direction of Neal Gittleman, the orchestra has received the ASCAP award for adventurous programming for two successive seasons. Their music offerings are sure to cultivate a greater musical appreciation and inspire your imagination! Rich in history, the Dayton Art Institute is celebrating its 88th year in 2007 and is one of the finest midsized art museums. Perched atop a hill on the edge of the Great Miami River and overlooking downtown Dayton, its mission is not only to preserve the fine arts, but also to expose and educate people to the arts through a variety of learning experiences. The Institute has had the privilege of hosting a number of outstanding special exhibitions, giving the residents of the Miami Valley a unique opportunity to view and enjoy world- class treasures. 

The Miami Valley has so much to offer its residents! Let us help you get acquainted with our wonderful city.
 

Kettering offers a wide variety of homes with an equally diverse price range. Cyndi and Don would be happy to send you an e-packet of all the properties currently available in Kettering. Let us know how many bedrooms, bathrooms, and the price range you are comfortable with. Remember: we'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out... 

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