Renovators Delight! Own a piece of early Troy history and bring it back to its original grandeur! Dating to 1851, and on the market for the first time since 1960, this stately two-story home sits on an acre of land high on Ridge Avenue's hill. The generous 3508-square-foot home has large, open rooms with hardwood floors and plaster walls, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, front and back staircases, and basement with 1/4 bath. The garage started to be converted to a family room, but the space could also make a fabulous 19x27 kitchen, with lots of windows, and double doors that open to a covered porch and side yard. Charming front balcony overlooking the hillside. This home has so much potential and history * May 3rd 2025 Plumbing has been Repaired and a New Tankless Water Heater Installed plus a New Roof on the Unfinished Room and Porch. Preventative Termite Treatment April 2024. * ALSO, the buyer would have the option to purchasing 609 Old Newton Pike, the adjoining property to the back of 1238 Ridge. It is a 2-bedroom home with basement and 2-car garage on nearly a half-acre.* Contact Listing Agent, Mary Couser for further information. Schedule your appointment today and make this grand historic home your own.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
1238 S Ridge Ave, Troy, OH 45373
5beds
3,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1851
1.16 Acres Lot
$262,500 Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$3,140 Estimated rent
Home value
$262,500
$213,000 - $323,000
$3,140/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 06:14am
Listed by:
Mary E Couser (937)339-0508,
Galbreath REALTORS
Bought with:
Erica D Deaville, 2020001139
Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
Source: DABR MLS,MLS#: 913711
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Entry foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 4 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19 x 27
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 29 x 15
Recreation
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Utility room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,508
- Total interior livable area: 3,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.16 Acres
- Dimensions: 162 x 143 x 101 x 20 x 204 x 269
Details
- Parcel number: D08094520
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1851
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Troy
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $250,000-10.7%$71/sqft |
Source:  DABR MLS #913711 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Contingent | $280,000$80/sqft |
Source: DABR MLS #913711 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Price change | $280,000-5.1%$80/sqft |
Source:  WRIST #1032521 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Price change | $295,000-7.8%$84/sqft |
Source: WRIST #1032521 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2024 | Price change | $320,000-8.6%$91/sqft |
Source: WRIST #1032521 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,349 +4.4% | $86,840 |
| 2023 | $3,207 +31% | $86,840 +0.2% |
| 2022 | $2,449 +22.1% | $86,630 +25% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 45373
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Heywood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Van Cleve Elementary SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Troy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Troy
Source: DABR 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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