Our History

Sycamore Trails is located in the northeastern part of Springboro in Clearcreek Township and is also known as the "Five Points" section. Springboro is safer than 94% of the cities in the United States. Violent Crimes in this area are 99% below the national average and property crimes are 84% below the national average, giving us an overall rating of A+. Ranked #4 out of 247 cities (Springboro at #5), it is considered one of the safest places with the least crime rates overall in Ohio. Year over year crime in our area has even decreased by 37%! We like to think it is because our neighbors are always looking out for one another. 

Sycamore Trails broke ground in the early 1980s. By the year 2000, our wonderful subdivision was complete! We have three hundred forty-two homes and even more amazing neighbors. The average home value for Sycamore Trails is $390,000. Making our homes 42% above average in resale value. We have a very unique section of our neighborhood that is a part of its very own HOA, but they are still very much a part of our subdivision. 

Located within the Springboro School District, our Panther schools are proud to roar with the same confidence. With a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, our average test scores are 40% higher than the nation's average and 20% higher than Ohio's average. We have six public schools, two private schools, and one post-secondary school. Our graduation rate is at the top 1% in Ohio (98%), with math proficiency also leading the way at the top 1% in Ohio, and Reading at the top 10%. Our students are 60% more likely to obtain a Bachelor's degree than the nation's average. 

With the cost of living only 13% higher than the average Ohioan, our area is full of amenities and fun things to do! Whether you are looking for a fabulous restaurant, unique place to shop, enjoyable caffeine spot, entertainment, or popular parks, our community has something to offer everyone! 

Here in Sycamore Trails, you will not only find your forever home but a place to create everlasting memories! 

Some interesting facts about your city (blogged by HER Realtors). 

There is supposed evidence that European settlers arrived as early as 1790, and in 1805 a man named Jesse Wilson started an orchard on a farm around the area. Many Springboro residents believe Wilson was folklore legend “Johnny Appleseed”.  

Springboro was founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright of Pennsylvania. He named the city after the numerous underground springs found in the area.

Over the years, Springboro has maintained and preserved its history. Several historical structures are still standing and being managed by the city of Springboro. For example, Jonathan Wright's brick home on State Street still stands and serves as a bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast is a commemoration of the founder and has gone through many structural changes over the years. 

The Wright House is the oldest home in Springboro and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a well-documented Underground Railroad site. This site is one of the most authentic slave hiding places in the state of Ohio.  

Numerous other landmarks played significant roles along the Underground Railroad. The city of Springboro provided more safe houses than any other place in Ohio during the peak of the slavery era. Self-guided tours are highly recommended in the city’s downtown historic district. Springboro is also famous for the special sparkle it has during the holiday seasons. The city boasts the largest 3-day holiday festival in the state which includes food, music, Christmas storytelling, and a Christmas-themed parade.