138 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
Downtown- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 7,144 sqft
$200,000
Last Sold: Aug 5, 2026
11% below list $225K
$28/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,370/mo*
$200,000
Last Sold: Aug 5, 2026
11% below list $225K
$28/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,370/mo*
4 Beds
4 Baths
7,144 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1865
Living Area
7,144 sqft
Price/Sqft
$28/sqft
About this House
Rare opportunity to acquire a historic mixed-use redevelopment property in one of Downtown Dayton’s fastest-growing districts. Built circa 1865, this property is one of the few buildings to survive both the Great Dayton Flood and the East Third Street fire of 1913, offering authentic historic character that cannot be replicated.
Located in the emerging Fire Blocks District, this property is surrounded by new restaurants, renovated residential buildings, and continued private investment, positioning it for strong long-term appreciation and redevelopment potential.
Approximately 6,000 square feet total (about 2,000 sq ft per level) plus a full basement. Open layouts on all floors allow multiple redevelopment strategies including:
• Mixed-use retail + residential conversion
• 4–6 apartment unit potential (buyer to verify)
• Luxury loft redevelopment
• Creative office or live/work spaces
• Boutique commercial redevelopment
• Long-term hold investment
Concept plans available showing potential mixed-use configuration.
Upper floors feature exposed brick, tall ceilings, industrial architectural details, and original structural character ideal for adaptive reuse. Property has been cleared out with partial demolition completed, reducing early redevelopment costs.
This is a true blank slate redevelopment opportunity for experienced investors or developers looking to add value through renovation and repositioning.
Building will require full mechanical updates. Utilities have been inactive for several years. Sold as-is. Buyer responsible for all inspections, zoning verification, tax abatements, and redevelopment approvals.
Must close with M&M Title Agency (details available from listing agent).
Opportunities like this rarely come available in Downtown Dayton’s redevelopment corridor. Ideal for investors seeking a historic repositioning project with strong upside potential.
Located in the emerging Fire Blocks District, this property is surrounded by new restaurants, renovated residential buildings, and continued private investment, positioning it for strong long-term appreciation and redevelopment potential.
Approximately 6,000 square feet total (about 2,000 sq ft per level) plus a full basement. Open layouts on all floors allow multiple redevelopment strategies including:
• Mixed-use retail + residential conversion
• 4–6 apartment unit potential (buyer to verify)
• Luxury loft redevelopment
• Creative office or live/work spaces
• Boutique commercial redevelopment
• Long-term hold investment
Concept plans available showing potential mixed-use configuration.
Upper floors feature exposed brick, tall ceilings, industrial architectural details, and original structural character ideal for adaptive reuse. Property has been cleared out with partial demolition completed, reducing early redevelopment costs.
This is a true blank slate redevelopment opportunity for experienced investors or developers looking to add value through renovation and repositioning.
Building will require full mechanical updates. Utilities have been inactive for several years. Sold as-is. Buyer responsible for all inspections, zoning verification, tax abatements, and redevelopment approvals.
Must close with M&M Title Agency (details available from listing agent).
Opportunities like this rarely come available in Downtown Dayton’s redevelopment corridor. Ideal for investors seeking a historic repositioning project with strong upside potential.
Home Details for 138 E 3rd St
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 7144 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available |
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 3 |
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Parking & Garage No GarageParking: No Garage,On Street |
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Year Built Year Built: 1865 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family |
Building Construction Materials: Brick |
Property Information Parcel Number: R72005080015 |
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Price List Price: $225,000Price Per Sqft: $28/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Aug 05 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: DaytonCommunity: East Third St |
School Information Elementary School District: DaytonJr High / Middle School District: DaytonHigh School District: Dayton |
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Building Area Building Area: 7144 Square Feet |
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Association for this Listing: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS |
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Lot Area: 1873.08 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Conventional, Land Contract |
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Business Information Ownership: Agent Owned |
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BasementMls Number: 944969Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (937) 275-2020Universal Property Id: US-39113-N-R72005080015-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Ruby Annie Newbourn, (937) 275-2020
Unity Real Estate
Bought with: Jerri Barlage, (937) 597-7115, Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS
Source: DABR MLS, MLS#944969

Price History for 138 E 3rd St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/05/2026 | $200,000 | Sold | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 05/28/2026 | $225,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 05/21/2026 | $250,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 04/30/2026 | $275,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 03/19/2026 | $300,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 10/03/2025 | $350,000 | Listed For Sale | DABR MLS #944969 |
| 07/24/2025 | $158,000 | Sold | DABR MLS #924519 |
| 06/26/2025 | $250,000 | Pending | DABR MLS #926940 |
| 06/15/2025 | $250,000 | PendingToActive | DABR MLS #924519 |
| 06/02/2025 | $250,000 | Pending | DABR MLS #924519 |
| 05/24/2025 | $250,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #924519 |
| 04/03/2025 | $275,000 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #926940 |
| 03/14/2025 | $299,900 | PriceChange | DABR MLS #926940 |
| 11/30/2024 | $310,000 | Listed For Sale | DABR MLS #924519 |
Market trends in Dayton
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$154K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$122
$6MoM
Available listings
732
84MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,619 |
| Assessment | $34,080 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 138 E 3rd St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.39 | Multi-Family Home | $310,000 | 05/19/26 | 6 | 3 | 2,800 | |
0.49 | Multi-Family Home | $605,000 | 08/11/25 | 6 | 6 | 5,856 | |
0.67 | Multi-Family Home | $150,000 | 09/19/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,444 | |
0.89 | Multi-Family Home | $225,000 | 05/19/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,896 | |
0.56 | Multi-Family Home | $285,000 | 03/10/26 | 5 | 4 | - | |
0.90 | Multi-Family Home | $255,000 | 06/16/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,418 | |
0.84 | Multi-Family Home | $179,900 | 12/23/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,232 |
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