Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath historic gem in the heart of Dayton. Built on almost a half-acre lot, this house is rich in character and craftsmanship, this spacious home features stunning original woodwork, built-ins, a cozy fireplace, and over 2,000 square feet of living space. The flexible floor plan offers plenty of room for gathering, working from home, or simply spreading out. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened porch overlooking the large lot, while the oversized detached garage provides abundant storage, workshop space, or room for hobbies. Recent mechanical updates offer peace of mind while preserving the timeless charm buyers love. Conveniently located near schools, parks, and just a short drive to Lafayette, this one-of-a-kind property blends historic beauty with everyday functionality. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of Dayton history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$146Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Hobbs• Keller Williams Lafayette
Contact: Agt: 317-459-1966
Bought with Jessica Collaco• Keller Williams Lafayette
Est. $1,558 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 266 Dayton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202621074
Jul 7, 2026
Sold
$300,000
$146/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2026
Listed
$294,900
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,141 (−4.9%)
$11,200 + $172,800
$184,000
2024
$1,200 (+10.6%)
$11,200 + $159,200
$170,400
2023
$1,085 (+9.5%)
$11,200 + $148,100
$159,300
2022
$991 (+4.4%)
$11,200 + $128,100
$139,300
2021
$949 (+10.5%)
$11,200 + $122,400
$133,600
2020
$859 (+7.2%)
$11,200 + $119,100
$130,300
2019
$802 (+7.6%)
$11,200 + $114,200
$125,400
2018
$745 (+1.8%)
$11,200 + $110,100
$121,300
2017
$732 (+6.1%)
$11,200 + $108,000
$119,200
2016
$690 (+11.3%)
$11,200 + $103,400
$114,600
2015
$620 (−13.3%)
$11,200 + $96,800
$108,000
2013
$715
$11,200 + $94,500
$105,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
2,417
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tippecanoe County
APN
791204353005000013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R1U
Single-Family Residential Zone
To preserve and protect older developed parts of the community by providing areas for medium and relatively high density single-family dwellings on older platted lots in urbanized sewered areas of the cities, incorporated towns, and unincorporated towns with sewer
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Natural gas storage & conveyance
Educational/school
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage, Detached