The beautifully updated home at 816 Otterbein Avenue sold for $300,000 on September 19, 2025, marking one of the strongest recent sales in Dayton’s northwest corridor. The property sits exactly on the dividing line between College Hill and Dayton View Triangle — two neighborhoods widely considered among the most undervalued in the city.
Depending on which neighborhood map you reference, 816 Otterbein is identified as belonging to either College Hill or Dayton View Triangle. Both communities offer historic architecture, deep neighborhood pride, and a growing wave of private renovation. This sale provides a powerful comparable that benefits homeowners on both sides of the boundary.
Why This Sale Matters
Homes crossing the $300,000 threshold remain uncommon in this section of Dayton, which makes this closing especially important for two reasons:
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- It strengthens comps for both neighborhoods: Whether labeled College Hill or Dayton View Triangle, the sale raises valuations across the entire Otterbein–Salem corridor.
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- It confirms buyer confidence: Renovated historic homes on Dayton’s northwest side are attracting serious attention.
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- It rewards reinvestment: Many homeowners in both neighborhoods have completed major renovations over the last several years.
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- It signals future potential: $300k is a critical benchmark for upcoming restorations in both College Hill and Dayton View Triangle.
A Boost for Two Undervalued Neighborhoods
College Hill and Dayton View Triangle share similar histories — architecturally rich, close to downtown, and filled with early-20th-century homes built with craftsmanship rarely found today. Yet for decades, both neighborhoods have been priced far below their structural and aesthetic value.
A sale like 816 Otterbein Ave is more than a headline number: it’s confirmation of what many residents have known for years. These areas offer tremendous potential, and the market is beginning to recognize it.
This property serves as a bridge comp for both neighborhoods — one that future sellers, buyers, Realtors, and appraisers will be referencing for years to come.
Part of a Larger Pattern Along the Salem Corridor
This sale also aligns with a broader trend: renewed interest and rising values along the Salem Avenue corridor. The corridor borders both College Hill and Dayton View Triangle, and has seen increased renovation activity, infrastructure improvements, and new energy from homeowners and investors.
As additional restored homes come to market — especially those near Otterbein, Cornell, Salem Ave, and Grand Ave — the comps are expected to strengthen further. If 2025 is any indication, 2026 may become a breakout year for both neighborhoods.
A Sign of What’s Ahead
Just like the recent $307,000 sale at 1426 Catalpa Drive in University Row, this closing at 816 Otterbein provides another major data point showing what’s possible on Dayton’s northwest side. The corridor formed by College Hill, Dayton View Triangle, University Row, and Dayton View is increasingly being recognized as one of the city’s most promising clusters for appreciation.
Dayton Report will continue tracking notable sales like this one as these historic neighborhoods move from “undervalued” to “up-and-coming.”
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We will continue documenting the sales shaping the future of Dayton’s historic northwest neighborhoods — one comp at a time.
