West Carrolton, located between the Great Miami River and Interstate 75, is a residential and riverfront West Carrollton neighborhood with a levee trail system and a compact historic downtown. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Central Avenue near East Central Avenue, where brick storefronts, small eateries, and civic buildings set a steady, walkable rhythm. The Plaza Theatre anchors local nights with classic marquee energy, while the West Carrollton Civic Center and the West Carrollton Historical Society Museum add year-round community programming. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and tidy older homes on tree-lined blocks. River scenery and open lawns shape daily routines at Wilson Park and along the Great Miami River Trail. Seasonal events and parades often trace the downtown blocks, tying the river edge to Main Street life.
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Market insights
401 S Alex Rd · $199,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$199,999
Median sale price in this area is $237,708. (19% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: K48 00304 0024
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Sale and tax history for 401 S Alex Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Fizber.com #11570349
Nov 4, 2026
Listed
$199,999
$158/sq ft
Dayton MLS #1
Aug 8, 2026
Price Changed
$198,900
$157/sq ft
Jul 24, 2026
Price Changed
$224,900
$178/sq ft
Dayton MLS #515349
Feb 17, 2012
Sold
$24,550
$19/sq ft
Feb 17, 2012
Sold
$24,550
$19/sq ft
Jan 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 23, 2011
Listed
$34,900
$28/sq ft
+2
AS IS. All room sizes are approximate. Rely on your own inspections.
Dayton MLS #482744
Sep 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2010
Listed
$64,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1997
Sold
$27,500
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1997
Sold
$75,500
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1997
Sold
$278,500
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 17, 1991
Sold
$58,500
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1984
Sold
$19,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,150 (+2.0%)
$12,820 + $36,480
$49,300
2024
$3,087 (+2.9%)
$12,820 + $36,480
$49,300
2023
$3,001 (+15.3%)
$12,820 + $36,480
$49,300
2022
$2,602 (−0.2%)
$8,720 + $24,820
$33,540
2021
$2,606
$8,720 + $24,820
$33,540
2020
$2,609 (+169.7%)
$8,720 + $24,820
$33,540
2019
$967 (+6.5%)
$7,120 + $3,870
$10,990
2018
$908 (+0.7%)
$7,120 + $3,870
$10,990
2017
$902 (−5.6%)
$7,120 + $3,870
$10,990
2016
$956 (−28.4%)
$9,460 + $1,970
$11,430
2014
$1,335
$9,464 + $1,971
$11,435
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,264
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,264
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
K48 00304 0024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-2 Residential District is to designate and reserve certain land areas for single-family detached dwellings at low-medium densities.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dayton, OH • 45449
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Dayton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 401 S Alex Rd
$199,484
$515 under list price of $200K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $170K to $218K.