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  • $205,000

    278 Mertland Ave, Dayton, OH 45431

    3beds
    1,238sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1955
    5,980 Square Feet Lot
    $198,900 Zestimate®
    $166/sqft
    $1,700 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $198,900

    $179,000 - $215,000

    $1,700/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Adorable brick 1954 Cape-Cod style home, lovingly maintained. Centrally located in Riverside and offers quick access to all major areas in Dayton, WPAFB, 675, 75, Rt 4. Move-in ready, freshly painted walls, stained hardwood floors, new flooring throughout. Awesome screened in front porch. The home's entry level features a living room, or possibly a formal dining room due to its location, 2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The updated, eat-in Kitchen features newer cabinetry, counter tops, and lighting. The second floor has a fantastic master suite with a full bathroom and outside access that exits over the garage. This area would be perfect for a roof-top deck. The basement offers a large recreation area, 1/2 bath, and a closed in laundry room. The original brick and mortar exterior offers a well-insulated environment which makes heating and cooling very cost-effective. Radiant heating offers a hypoallergenic and humidified atmosphere.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • None, Other
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 5,980 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: I39010030001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • masonry
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Dayton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $166/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $121,430
    • Annual tax amount: $4,701

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/11/2026Sold$205,000+66.1%$166/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/8/2025Sold$123,400+89.8%$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/19/2018Sold$65,000-5.7%$53/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/17/2018Pending sale$68,900$56/sqft
    Source: HER Realtors #752482 Report a problem
    12/1/2017Listed for sale$68,900+51.9%$56/sqft
    Source: HER Realtors #752482 Report a problem
    12/8/2011Sold$45,350-9.1%$37/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/26/2011Listed for sale$49,900-9.1%$40/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS #333274 Report a problem
    9/19/2011Listing removed$54,900$44/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Professionals #328944 Report a problem
    9/1/2011Price change$54,900-8.3%$44/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Professionals #328944 Report a problem
    5/21/2011Price change$59,900-11.8%$48/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Professionals #328944 Report a problem
    3/2/2011Price change$67,900+101243.3%$55/sqft
    Source: Domescik And Associates, Inc. Realty Report a problem
    2/25/2011Price change$67-99.9%
    Source: Domescik And Associates, Inc. Realty Report a problem
    8/9/2010Listed for sale$67,900$55/sqft
    Source: Domescik And Associates, Inc. Realty Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,701 +102.7%$42,500
    2024$2,319 +13.8%$42,500
    2023$2,037 +1%$42,500 +35%
    2022$2,018 -1.9%$31,490
    2021$2,056 +0.1%$31,490
    2020$2,054 -1%$31,490 +11%
    2019$2,075 -0.2%$28,370
    2018$2,079 +0%$28,370
    2017$2,078 +1.8%$28,370 +4.9%
    2016$2,041 +0%$27,040
    2015$2,041 -5.8%$27,040
    2014$2,166 $27,040
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 45431

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Mad River

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $198,900
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