A beautifully restored home in Dayton’s historic University Row neighborhood sold in March 2025 for $307,000, marking one of the highest residential sales the area has seen in years and signaling growing momentum along the Salem Avenue corridor.
The property, located at 1426 Catalpa Drive, features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, roughly 2,134 square feet of living space, and a full restoration that blends historic charm with modern updates. Built in 1930, the Tudor-inspired home sits on a 6,150 sq ft lot and has been meticulously renovated inside and out.
A Standout Sale for University Row
While University Row has long been known for its stately early-20th-century homes, this sale stands out: homes crossing the $300,000 threshold in this part of Dayton are still extremely rare. For many residents, this closing feels like proof of what they’ve believed for years — that the neighborhood has been undervalued compared to its architecture, location, and long-term potential.
The tree-lined streets around Catalpa, Salem, and Harvard Boulevard offer large homes, solid construction, and quick access to downtown, area hospitals, and major arteries. This sale now provides a concrete comparable that local homeowners, realtors, and appraisers can point to when evaluating future listings in the area.
Why This Sale Matters
A sale above $300,000 in University Row isn’t just a headline number — it’s a signal.
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- Buyer confidence: Renovated historic homes on Dayton’s northwest side are attracting serious interest and strong offers.
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- Stronger comps: One high-quality sale can lift an entire block, especially in neighborhoods where appraisers have historically struggled to find comparable values.
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- Validation for local investment: Many homeowners along Catalpa, Salem, and surrounding streets have been steadily improving their properties. This sale backs up those decisions.
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- A glimpse of what’s possible: If a single well-finished home can achieve $307,000 in 2025, it sets a new ceiling for what future renovations in University Row may command.
Part of a Bigger Story on the Salem Corridor
This sale also fits into a larger pattern along the Salem Avenue corridor, where investment has been slowly returning in the form of infrastructure work, private renovations, and new commercial activity. The success of Gem City Market, nearby street improvements, and continued interest from both homeowners and small businesses all point to a neighborhood on the rise.
At the same time, stretches of Salem Avenue and North/South Main Street remain wide open for the kind of everyday amenities — like coffee shops, small restaurants, studios, and coworking spaces — that help knit a community together. A high-profile sale like this only strengthens the argument for more private investment on Dayton’s west side.
For longtime residents, the hope is that rising values come with thoughtful development, increased homeownership, and access to the same conveniences found in other parts of the city.
Looking Ahead
As more homes in University Row, Dayton View, and nearby neighborhoods undergo renovation and restoration, The Dayton Report will continue tracking notable sales like this one. Each above-average closing becomes another data point in the story of how Dayton’s undervalued neighborhoods are changing — one house at a time.
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As we highlight notable home sales and neighborhood growth across Dayton, we also want to recognize local businesses contributing to the region’s revitalization. One of those is Color & Style Home Finishes, a trusted Dayton-based provider of flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and full interior renovation solutions.
From modern kitchen redesigns to historic-home flooring replacements, Color & Style has played a quiet but influential role in helping homeowners across the Miami Valley increase property values and bring older homes back to life — including many in West Dayton, University Row, Five Oaks, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Related Reading
If you’re interested in why this sale is significant for the city — and why neighborhoods like University Row are gaining attention — be sure to read our latest analysis on Dayton’s overlooked housing markets:
The Most Undervalued Neighborhoods in Dayton
This piece breaks down the areas seeing renewed interest, rising comps, and long-term potential — and how sales like 1426 Catalpa Drive fit into the bigger picture of Dayton’s revival.
