Welcome Home! You are not going to find another West Kettering gem like this! This beauty, located in the Castle Hills subdivision, is ready for you to call this home! Updates abound in this stunner, including updated Pella windows, updated HVAC system, three-dimensional roof, remodeled bathroom, rebuilt chimney (not warranted), and so much more. You will love entertaining on the rear patio among the lush landscaping, just outside of the enormous sunroom. Gorgeous hardwood floors abound, and natural light fills the home from every angle. The kitchen has been meticulously updated and includes eat in area, updated cabinets, and Corian counter tops. 3 generously sized bedrooms upstairs with the remodeled bath featuring dual vanities, a huge soaker tub, and totally remodeled shower. Enjoy family nights in the finished basement with the gas fireplace, and a TON of storage! Minutes to Kettering Medical Center, MVH, UD, Highways and Downtown! Do not miss this steal of a deal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jonathan Murray• BH&G Real Estate Big Hill
•937-654-7355 (agent)
•Jon@BuyWithJon.com (agent)
•937-435-1177 (broker)
Bought with Heidi Menke• BHHS Professional Realty
•937-266-3550 (agent)
•Heidi@TeamMenke.com (agent)
•937-426-7070 (broker)
Bought with Kimberly Staub• BHHS Professional Realty
It's a 10! Get ready to fall in love with this West Kettering gem in Caste Hills. The owners have taken such meticulous care of this home, it looks like new. All you have to do is move in! Beautiful hardwood floors and Pella/Marvin windows. Updated mechanicals and roof. Beautiful living room with gas fireplace and an abundance of windows to enjoy the natural light. The formal dining room offers crown molding and chair railing. The sunny eat in kitchen features a lovely bay window, white cabinets and corian counters. Grab your morning coffee and relax in the gorgeous sunroom addition. 3 bedrooms up and an updated full bath with soaking tub, double sinks and custom shower! Finished lower level with rec room & gas FP + storage. Entertain on the stamped concrete patio and enjoy the fenced backyard & lush landscaping! Take a quick walk to the coffee shops and Town & Country, yet you have a quiet oasis on your back patio. Minutes to Kettering Medical Center, MVH, UD, Highways and Downtown!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,498 (−0.2%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2024
$7,512 (+2.9%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2023
$7,298 (+5.7%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2022
$6,901 (+8.1%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2021
$6,382 (−2.5%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2020
$6,546 (+72.5%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2019
$3,794 (−0.5%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2018
$3,814 (+8.5%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2017
$3,514 (−6.9%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2016
$3,776 (+4.7%)
$14,900 + $40,250
$55,150
2014
$3,607 (−7.9%)
$14,903 + $40,254
$55,157
2013
$3,917
$14,970 + $45,598
$60,568
Tax history for 196 W Stroop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,498 (−0.2%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2024
$7,512 (+2.9%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2023
$7,298 (+5.7%)
$20,970 + $96,710
$117,680
2022
$6,901 (+8.1%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2021
$6,382 (−2.5%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2020
$6,546 (+72.5%)
$15,650 + $72,340
$87,990
2019
$3,794 (−0.5%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2018
$3,814 (+8.5%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2017
$3,514 (−6.9%)
$14,900 + $39,770
$54,670
2016
$3,776 (+4.7%)
$14,900 + $40,250
$55,150
2014
$3,607 (−7.9%)
$14,903 + $40,254
$55,157
2013
$3,917
$14,970 + $45,598
$60,568
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
118 ft.
Lot depth
111 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
N64 00606 0006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
May 8, 2015 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new sink, tub, and toilet.
Bathroom
Plumbing
May 8, 2015 • Final
Hvac
Replace the furnace and air conditioning units.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Two, Gas
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater