c.1910 Affordable Ohio Turn Key Home $59K
OHU50K Notes $59,000
c.1910 Affordable Ohio Turn Key Home. This home is ready to go! A great home with an even better price tag. Conveniently located close to amenities.

Realtor Comments
Key turn, move-in-ready home on a quiet street. Features include a brand-new roof (2026) and a full interior remodel (2024) including new plumbing, flooring, electrical, paint, windows, kitchen, bath and low-maintenance, efficient baseboard heating.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- 1,216 sqft
- 2,039 sqft lot
- Build date 1910

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37 N Kilmer St, Dayton, OH 45417 $59,000
- Contact Realtor: Jonathan Minerack
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Pros of Dayton, OH
1. Very affordable cost of living
- Overall cost of living is well below the U.S. average
- Median home prices often around $120K–$180K range (varies by neighborhood)
One of the biggest advantages
2. Strong job base (for its size)
- Major employers in:
- Aerospace & aviation (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base nearby)
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
The military base is a huge economic anchor
3. Central location in Ohio
- About:
- 1 hour to Cincinnati
- 1 hour to Columbus
You can access 3 metro areas relatively easily
4. Decent transportation infrastructure
- Good highway access (I-75, I-70)
- Small international airport (Dayton International Airport)
5. Rich aviation history
- Birthplace of the Wright brothers
- Strong aerospace identity and museums
Cultural pride and historical significance
6. Short commutes and low traffic
- Compared to bigger metros, commuting is generally easy
Less stress than larger cities
Cons of Dayton, OH
1. Higher crime in some areas
- Certain neighborhoods have elevated violent and property crime rates
- Crime is not evenly distributed — some areas are fine, others are not
Neighborhood choice matters a lot
2. Economic decline in some parts
- Like many Rust Belt cities, Dayton has:
- Population decline over time
- Abandoned buildings in older industrial areas
Some areas feel “run-down”
3. Moderate poverty levels
- Poverty rate is above U.S. average in the city proper
Impacts schools and public services in some districts
4. Limited entertainment compared to larger metros
- Some nightlife and dining options exist, but:
- Not as strong as Columbus or Cincinnati
People often travel to nearby cities for more variety
- Not as strong as Columbus or Cincinnati
5. Weather extremes
- Hot, humid summers
- Cold winters with snow and ice
Typical Midwest climate, but can feel long
6. Uneven school quality
- Strong variation between districts
Some suburban areas are much better than city schools
Bottom line
Dayton is good if you want:
- Affordable housing
- A decent job market (especially aerospace/medical)
- Easy access to multiple Ohio cities
- A practical, lower-cost lifestyle
Dayton is NOT ideal if you want:
- Low crime everywhere
- A booming entertainment scene
- Rapid economic growth or “big city energy”



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