The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45404 sells for about $137,409, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $884 a month.
ZIP 45404 — Dayton
The 45404 housing market is experiencing steady growth with a 6.3% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains tight, the market is characterized by high demand for affordable entry-level homes, keeping days on market relatively low for the region. Buyer activity is supported by the area's proximity to downtown Dayton and major employment hubs.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers and investors seeking entry-level properties in an established urban neighborhood with proximity to downtown.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
44% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.3% · poverty 34.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45404, Montgomery County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Property taxes are assessed by Montgomery County based on property value; specific rates vary by local taxing district and school district levies.
Located in Old North Dayton, residents have direct access to I-75 and SR-4, providing a short commute to downtown Dayton's employment core.
The area features proximity to the Great Miami River trail system and several local neighborhood parks, with retail and dining options concentrated along the Keowee and Valley Street corridors.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of single-family rentals and limited new multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Dayton industrial and service sectors, with proximity to downtown government and healthcare employers.
The area is served by the Greater Dayton RTA bus network and benefits from proximity to the I-75 and SR-4 highway interchange.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial revitalization along major arterial roads.
The Montgomery County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Dayton Public Schools levies and various municipal service districts.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 45404 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Land of Illusion Adventure Park4.419.3 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton4.43.7 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.78.9 mi
- On Par Entertainment4.86.9 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Beavercreek4.15.7 mi
- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway3.92.1 mi
- Nutter Center4.35.7 mi
- Land of Illusion Adventure Park4.419.3 mi
- University of Dayton Arena4.74.2 mi
- Hidden Valley Orchards4.318.9 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.92.7 mi
- Cinemark The Greene IMAX and SCREENX4.57.2 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.78.9 mi
- Cox Arboretum MetroPark4.89.8 mi
- Cinemark Dayton South 16 and XD4.510.7 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.92.7 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.417.7 mi
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery4.72.3 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.84.6 mi
- Aullwood Audubon Center4.88.5 mi
- Cox Arboretum MetroPark4.89.8 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.84.6 mi
- Aullwood Audubon Center4.88.5 mi
- Charleston Falls Preserve4.88.8 mi
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark4.82.6 mi
- PipeStone Golf Club4.313 mi
- Golf Galaxy Performance Center3.910.8 mi
- Community Golf Course45.6 mi
- Graywolf Golf Club3.99.2 mi
- Cassel Hills Golf Course4.47 mi
- Dayton Mall411.1 mi
- The Greene4.56.9 mi
- The Mall at Fairfield Commons4.35.6 mi
- Meijer4.27.2 mi
- Dorothy Lane Market4.75.7 mi
- Dayton International Airport4.48.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive regional paved trail system accessible from the neighborhood.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.