138 E  3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
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SOLD
AUG 5, 2026

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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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

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.
138 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 7,144 sqft multi-family in Downtown, built in 1865. It last sold for $200,000 on Aug 5, 2026 (11% below the $225,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $214,300, with a rent estimate of $1,593/month.

Home Details for 138 E 3rd St

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage,On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1865
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Parcel Number: R72005080015

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $225,000Price Per Sqft: $28/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 05 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: DaytonCommunity: East Third St
School Information
Elementary School District: DaytonJr High / Middle School District: DaytonHigh School District: Dayton

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 7144 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1873.08 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional, Land Contract

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Agent Owned

Miscellaneous

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

DatePriceEventSource
08/05/2026$200,000Sold
DABR MLS #944969
05/28/2026$225,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #944969
05/21/2026$250,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #944969
04/30/2026$275,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #944969
03/19/2026$300,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #944969
10/03/2025$350,000Listed For SaleDABR MLS #944969
07/24/2025$158,000Sold
DABR MLS #924519
06/26/2025$250,000PendingDABR MLS #926940
06/15/2025$250,000PendingToActiveDABR MLS #924519
06/02/2025$250,000PendingDABR MLS #924519
05/24/2025$250,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #924519
04/03/2025$275,000PriceChange
DABR MLS #926940
03/14/2025$299,900PriceChange
DABR MLS #926940
11/30/2024$310,000Listed For SaleDABR MLS #924519

Market trends in Dayton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$154K
$6.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.7%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$122
$6
MoM
Available listings
732
84
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
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
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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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 17 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 53 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

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    "very helping and caring community and any time you need assistance you have more than 1 person to have your back. local food bank, good schools, sports, grocery store, good restaurants that are small business owned, everyone is pretty friendly overall. cheapest gas compared to surrounding cities "
  • K_lhughes
    "I’ve lived downtown for the last 4 years. It’s continuously growing. My car has been broken into 3 times. People have grown less and less friendly. There’s always something to do in the summer. "
  • Crystal M.
    "this neighborhood is a hot mess all I can say is run I lived here ten days was assaulted and robbed and not safe to say the least"
  • Bridget P.
    "Great access to highway, public transportation is close to complex, bike rentals close by and walking distance to quite a few places "

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