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$259,625$253 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

257 CASTLE DR

DAYTON, OH 45429
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,026 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$260K
$233K low$286K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,711 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$52,140 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,970

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMontgomery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 56 ft²Shed · 120 ft²Patio · 56 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Van Buren Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Kettering Fairmont High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Southdale Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Kettering City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45429These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.210
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,925
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,860 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,667
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

257 Castle Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Dayton 45429
  • Older than 76% of homes in Dayton 45429

What homes are worth in Dayton 45429

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$139K$748K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Dayton 45429.

How it measures up in Dayton 45429

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 45429.

Estimated value$259,625
CheaperTypical $272,968Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,551 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 257 Castle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 45429Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,62545% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25395% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,026 ft²10% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac46% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195224% of homes32% of homes

About 257 Castle Dr

How much is 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH is $259,625 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $233,262 to $285,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH?

257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,026 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH built?

257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH?

257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH is assigned to Van Buren Middle School (middle), rated B; Kettering Fairmont High School (high), rated B; Southdale Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Kettering City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH compare to other homes in Dayton 45429?

Among the 9,830 homes in Dayton 45429, it is worth more than 45% of them ($259,625 against a typical $272,968), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($253 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,026 ft² against a typical 1,551 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1952 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH?

The 2024 property tax bill for 257 Castle Dr, Dayton, OH was $2,711. The county assessed it at $52,140.

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