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$137,908$96 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

278 WASHINGTON ST

DAYTON, IN 47941
1
Baths
1,440 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1868
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$138K
$121K low$154K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,513 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$93,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTippecanoe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 128 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.

E
Dayton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Wainwright Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Mccutcheon High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi

District: Tippecanoe School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 47941These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.218
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,429
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,203
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

278 Washington St 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 less than 98% of homes in Dayton 47941
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Dayton 47941
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Tippecanoe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Dayton 47941
  • Among the oldest homes in Tippecanoe County

What homes are worth in Dayton 47941

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

This home
$140K$404K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Dayton 47941.

How it measures up in Dayton 47941

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 47941.

Estimated value$137,908
CheaperTypical $251,869Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,354 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1868
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 278 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 47941Tippecanoe County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,9082% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$963% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²61% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac67% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than1868almost no homesalmost no homes

About 278 Washington St

How much is 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN is $137,908 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,343 to $154,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN?

278 Washington St, Dayton, IN has 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN built?

278 Washington St, Dayton, IN was built in 1868, making it 158 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN?

278 Washington St, Dayton, IN is assigned to Dayton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Wainwright Middle School (middle), rated B+; Mccutcheon High School (high), rated A. All sit in Tippecanoe School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN compare to other homes in Dayton 47941?

Among the 505 homes in Dayton 47941, it is worth more than 2% of them ($137,908 against a typical $251,869), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($96 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,354 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1868 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Tippecanoe County, it is worth more than 4% 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 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Washington St, Dayton, IN was $1,513. The county assessed it at $93,300.

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