A standout property in Dayton’s historic Northern Hills neighborhood sold for $419,000 on September 12, 2025, marking one of the highest home sales recorded in ZIP code 45406 in recent years. The sale of 4267 Glenbrook Drive adds another top-tier comparable in an area increasingly recognized for its stunning architecture, oversized lots, and long-underappreciated housing stock.
Northern Hills has long been considered one of Dayton’s “quiet giants” — a neighborhood filled with architect-designed homes, deep setbacks, winding streets, and some of the city’s most impressive single-family estates. Yet despite its character and location, high-value sales have historically been infrequent. This closing helps change that.
A Rare $400K+ Sale in 45406
With 5,109 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 26,310 sq ft lot (over half an acre), this home represents the upper end of Dayton’s northwest housing market. Properties of this size and caliber are uncommon throughout the city — and nearly unheard-of at this price point in 45406.
This sale serves as a critical comparable not only for Northern Hills, but also for nearby neighborhoods including:
- Dayton View
- Dayton View Triangle
- College Hill
- University Row
All four areas have seen increased renovation activity, renewed buyer interest, and a growing recognition that these historic communities are undervalued compared to their architecture, location, and potential.
Why the Glenbrook Sale Matters
This closing is a major signal for the Salem Avenue corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. Here’s why:
- A high-water mark: $419,000 is near the top of all 45406 sales in the last decade.
- Huge property size: Homes with 5,000+ sq ft rarely change hands in northwest Dayton.
- Prestige architecture: Northern Hills features some of Dayton’s most distinctive early-20th-century homes.
- Comparable power: This sale strengthens appraisals for similar large homes in Dayton View, College Hill, and beyond.
- Neighborhood validation: It reinforces what residents have long known — Northern Hills is a hidden gem.
Northern Hills: A Neighborhood Ready for Recognition
While neighborhoods like University Row and Dayton View Triangle have recently begun gaining attention for strong sales, Northern Hills is now emerging as a major part of that story. Known for its stability, community pride, and timeless architecture, Northern Hills has long deserved more regional recognition.
This sale helps deliver it.
As infrastructure improvements continue along Salem Avenue and as West Dayton redevelopment expands northward, homes in Northern Hills are uniquely positioned to benefit from renewed interest and growing demand for historic, large-format housing.
Momentum Across 45406
The Glenbrook sale is part of a larger pattern: multiple homes in 45406 have crossed the $250,000 and $300,000 thresholds in 2025. For a ZIP code long labeled undervalued, this is a defining shift.
Between increased homeowner investment, a wave of high-quality renovations, and rising visibility from platforms like The Dayton Report, these neighborhoods are entering a new era — one strong comp at a time.
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The Dayton Report will continue tracking the home sales shaping the resurgence of Dayton’s historic neighborhoods.
