188 Alton Ave, Dayton, OH, 45404
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Materials
- Construction materials: Shingle Siding,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R72052050006
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Deck,Fence,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 4,281 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 126 x 34
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Ohio Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| Home Insurance * | $262 | $3,144 |
| Property Taxes | $286 | $3,432 |
| Electricity | $199 | $2,388 |
| Total | $1,753 | $21,036 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Ohio FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Price change | $199,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $210,000 |
| 2026-01-24 | Listing removed | $180,000 |
| 2025-11-30 | Price change | $180,000 |
| 2025-11-02 | Price change | $195,000 |
| 2025-09-27 | Price change | $205,000 |
| 2025-09-11 | Listed for sale | $209,900 |
| 2025-08-24 | Pending sale | $209,900 |
| 2025-08-21 | Price change | $209,900 |
| 2025-08-17 | Listed for sale | $219,000 |
| 2024-08-21 | Sold | $4,352 |
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