Fantastic investment or rental opportunity! This charming 2-bedroom, 1 full bath home offers classic character with beautiful wood floors and a spacious layout. The open pass-through between the living and dining rooms creates a connected feel while maintaining defined spaces. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch or spending time in the fenced backyard, perfect for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or searching for an affordable place to call home, this property offers great potential and value. Don't miss this opportunity!
For sale
Price cut: $4K (8/27)
$159,000
308 Forest Ave, Franklin, OH 45005
2beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
6,046 Square Feet Lot
$155,500 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic characterCovered front porchBeautiful wood floorsSpacious layoutFenced backyard
- 21 days
- 1,505
- 99
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachele Pence (937)458-0385,
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
Source: DABR MLS,MLS#: 966100
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 23
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,046 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 126 x 48
Details
- Parcel number: 0204284008
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mackinaw Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,740
- Annual tax amount: $1,760
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
Estimated market value
$155,500
$148,000 - $163,000
$1,267/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $155,000-2.5%$166/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $159,000-3.6%$170/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+6.5%$176/sqft |
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| 7/26/2022 | Sold | $155,000+93.8%$166/sqft |
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| 5/20/2021 | Sold | $80,000+52.7%$85/sqft |
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| 6/24/1996 | Sold | $52,400$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,760 +9.2% | $34,560 |
| 2024 | $1,611 +16.6% | $34,560 +29.6% |
| 2023 | $1,382 -0.2% | $26,670 |
| 2022 | $1,384 +7.9% | $26,670 |
| 2021 | $1,283 +10.3% | $26,670 +25% |
| 2020 | $1,163 +10.1% | $21,332 |
| 2019 | $1,056 -12.8% | $21,332 0% |
| 2018 | $1,212 -5.7% | $21,333 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $1,286 -1.7% | $20,860 |
| 2016 | $1,308 0% | $20,860 |
| 2015 | $1,308 | $20,860 |
| 2014 | $1,308 +28.5% | $20,860 -10.7% |
| 2013 | $1,018 -0.7% | $23,350 |
| 2012 | $1,026 +1.6% | $23,350 |
| 2011 | $1,010 +3.4% | $23,350 |
| 2010 | $977 +5.6% | $23,350 |
| 2009 | $925 +0% | $23,350 |
| 2008 | $925 | $23,350 |
| 2007 | -- | $23,350 +18.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,690 -1.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $19,940 |
| 2004 | -- | $19,940 |
| 2003 | -- | $19,940 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $17,340 |
| 2000 | -- | $17,340 +12.8% |
| 1999 | -- | $15,370 |
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Neighborhood: 45005
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Franklin
Source: DABR MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








