Welcome to this classic all-brick rancher located in the heart of downtown Dayton! Situated on a beautiful, level lot in one of the area's most walkable neighborhoods, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect opportunity to make it your own while enjoying a location that is hard to beat.
Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors full of character, a new refrigerator, and a functional floor plan ready for your personal touches and updates. Outside, the large detached garage provides excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or a workshop.
Enjoy the convenience of being just a short walk or golf cart ride from Dayton's newest children's park, splash pad, walking track, pickleball courts, and the charming shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and antique stores along Market Street. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, investment property, or a home to customize to your own style, this property offers endless potential in an unbeatable location.
If you've been searching for an affordable home with character, a great yard, and a location that allows you to enjoy everything downtown Dayton has to offer, this is one you won't want to miss!
Sold for $205,000
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$205,000
238 12th Ave, Dayton, TN 37321
3beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.25 Acres Lot
$205,200 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$1,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,200
Estimated sales range
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All-brick rancherLarge detached garageFunctional floor planGreat yardNew refrigeratorBeautiful level lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ivey Hayes 855-856-9466,
simpliHOM
Bought with:
Michael A Howard, 382349
Bishop Realty LLC
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1535742
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,282
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,282
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 70M x 144
- Features: Cleared, City Lot, Front Yard, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 089d C 00700 000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Dayton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $205,000-6.8%$160/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1535742 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $220,000$172/sqft |
Source:  RCAR #20262799 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000$172/sqft |
Source: RCAR #20262799 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,067 +16.9% | $48,750 |
| 2024 | $913 +5.3% | $48,750 +73.5% |
| 2023 | $867 +8.8% | $28,100 |
| 2022 | $797 | $28,100 |
| 2021 | $797 | $28,100 |
| 2020 | $797 +0.1% | $28,100 |
| 2019 | $796 +19.6% | $28,100 +19.8% |
| 2018 | $665 +0% | $23,450 |
| 2017 | $665 +5.7% | $23,450 |
| 2016 | $629 | $23,450 |
| 2015 | $629 +27.8% | $23,450 |
| 2014 | $492 | $23,450 |
| 2013 | $492 -2.2% | $23,450 +3.4% |
| 2011 | $503 | $22,675 |
| 2010 | $503 | $22,675 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,675 |
| 2008 | -- | $22,675 +18.7% |
| 2007 | $468 | $19,100 |
| 2006 | $468 | $19,100 |
| 2005 | $468 -5% | $19,100 |
| 2004 | $493 +24.8% | $19,100 +24.8% |
| 2003 | $395 | $15,300 -0.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,309 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $61,174 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 37321
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dayton City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dayton Elementary & Middle
- Middle: Dayton City Middle
- High: Rhea County High School
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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