Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio is a spirited city that prides itself on community involvement. Supporting local businesses and participating in civic organizations are top priorities to residents. Quality education is another reason Sylvania is so popular. Its public schools are ranked in the top 10% of all school districts on the Ohio School Report Card. The crosstown classic rivalry between Sylvania's two public high schools, Northview and Southview, is a big part of family and school culture.

Sylvania also offers excellent higher education with Lourdes University, a private Franciscan institution. The campus spans across 127 acres in the heart of Sylvania. The Lourdes Gray Wolves are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, including 24 men's and women's sports teams.

For over 30 years, Sylvania has received the "Tree City" designation from the Tree City USA program, which recognizes communities for forestry. Sylvania's name comes from the latin word "sylva," meaning "forest land." With over 250 acres of parkland, it's easy to see how dedicated Sylvania residents are to preserving nature. Some of the top rated parks in the area are Olander, Pacesetter, Veterans Memorial, and Burnham Park. Fossil Park is part of the Olander Park's system and offers the unique experience of digging for world-renowned fossils obtained from nearby working quarries. Plummer Pool, the public swimming pool, is located at Burnham Park. Sylvania's recreation center, Tam-O-Shanter, is home to multiple ice skating rinks, indoor soccer fields, and Children's Wonderland during the holiday season.

One of Sylvania's largest attractions is the Centennial Terrace and Quarry. Part of the Sylvania Recreation District, the quarry is a deep-water facility with sandy beaches, water toys, volleyball and basketball courts. Centennial Terrace is a premier outdoor concert and event venue that often hosts big-name acts and can facilitate crowds as large as 3,500.

Sylvania also has a historical story, which can be seen in the Heritage Sylvania system. With community sponsors, the Heritage Sylvania organization is able to maintain five sites, including the Cooke-Kuhlman House, the Lathrop House, the Historical Village, the 1915 Toledo and Western Train Engine, and the Archives which is home to ancestral event details.

Also located in Sylvania is Highland Meadows Golf Club which hosts the annual Marathon Classic Golf Tournament presented by DANA on the LPGA Tour. Players from all across the globe travel to Sylvania to compete in the tournament, and Sylvania has hosted it since 1984. The name of each year's champion is displayed on Main Street, the heart of Downtown Sylvania.

Downtown Sylvania spreads across a few decorated and lit up streets. A variety of restaurants, shops, salons, and even a small park in the downtown area bring the residents together in the community. This area is very walkable, and is home to many seasonal and monthly festivals on Main Street. For example, Red Bird takes place on the first Friday of each month to highlight local businesses and celebrate the community.

Sylvania, OH has a population of with an average household income of $. When it comes to real estate occupancy specifics, approximately residents own their home and rent their home. As for the weather, the average summer high temperature is F and the yearly rainfall average is inches.

We invite you to explore the local real estate market in Sylvania. There are currently residential listings on the market in Sylvania with an average list price of homes for sale of $362K. Last month's average sold price was $360K. We have expert agents who know the real estate market in Sylvania and are the professionals you need to help buy or sell your next property.