Welcome to 188 Alton Avenue where historic character meets modern convenience, just minutes from downtown Dayton. Offering over 1,800 square feet of living space, this spacious home combines the charm of a classic Dayton property with the flexibility of your imagination!
The main level features generous living spaces with large windows, tall ceilings, a full bathroom, and a versatile room that could serve as a first-floor primary, dining, study/office, etc. The mud room has potential to become a first floor laundry with a little engineering. The second floor bedrooms are bright and inviting. The full basement has a ton of storage space, and current laundry hookups.
Outside, the fenced backyard provides space for entertaining, gardening, or quiet relaxation. The quiet bonus to this property is the detached building with electric in place providing possibilities for a workshop, studio, hobby space, storage, home business, or potential ADU conversion (buyer to verify zoning, permits, and utility requirements.)
Conveniently located near Dayton Children's Hospital, downtown Dayton, Miami Valley Hospital, VA Hospital, WPAFB, the Oregon District, Riverscape MetroPark, and major routes, this property places shopping, dining, healthcare, entertainment, and employment within easy reach.
Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, flexible living options, or an investment opportunity, this property has something for everyone!
Respectfully, the property is being sold AS IS.
For sale
Price cut: $11K (7/11)
$199,000
188 Alton Ave, Dayton, OH 45404
3beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
4,281 Square Feet Lot
$194,000 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic characterGenerous living spacesVersatile roomLarge windowsSpacious homeCurrent laundry hookupsTall ceilings
- 97 days
- 212
- 14
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheri Alford (866)212-4991,
eXp Realty
Source: DABR MLS,MLS#: 960895
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,281 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 126 x 34
Details
- Parcel number: R72052050006
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: City/Dayton Rev
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dayton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $130,070
- Annual tax amount: $2,681
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$194,000
$184,000 - $204,000
$1,746/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $199,000-5.2%$107/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000+16.7%$113/sqft |
Source: DABR MLS #960895 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Listing removed | $180,000$97/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #941373 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2025 | Price change | $180,000-7.7%$97/sqft |
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| 11/2/2025 | Price change | $195,000-4.9%$105/sqft |
Source: DABR MLS #941373 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $205,000-2.3%$110/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900$113/sqft |
Source: DABR MLS #941373 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$113/sqft |
Source: DABR MLS #941373 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $209,900-4.2%$113/sqft |
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| 8/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,000+4932.2%$118/sqft |
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| 8/21/2024 | Sold | $4,352$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,681 -72.5% | $45,520 +155.2% |
| 2024 | $9,759 +529.7% | $17,840 -8.2% |
| 2023 | $1,550 -5.8% | $19,440 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $1,646 -8.5% | $16,570 |
| 2021 | $1,799 +99% | $16,570 |
| 2020 | $904 -25% | $16,570 +20.9% |
| 2019 | $1,206 +178.3% | $13,700 |
| 2018 | $433 +0.7% | $13,700 |
| 2017 | $430 -30% | $13,700 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $615 +36.7% | $12,820 |
| 2015 | $450 +2.5% | $12,820 |
| 2014 | $439 | $12,820 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: Old North Dayton
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Dayton
Source: DABR MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







