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2720 Philadelphia Drive

Dayton, OH 45405

6 beds
6 baths
10,661 sqft
~16 acre lot
$49 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

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This historically significant home is a one of a kind property perfectly situated on 15.5 sprawling acres just waiting for the next generation of owners to make it their own. Following the Dayton flood 1913, the founder of Standard Register, John Q. Sherman and his wife Katherine, searched for higher ground on which to build their family home. With unparalleled craftsmanship, their beautiful 10,000 square foot home was completed in 1925 and named The Highlands. With 6+ bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, complete with a daylight basement and finished 3rd floor, the Sherman estate is filled with Old World architecture that stands the test of time. See original light fixtures, quartersawn oak paneling, wide oak floors, soaring cathedral ceiling in the 1200 sq ft Great Room. The original plaster ceiling in the Dining room complements the judges paneling steps from the spacious solarium with Batchelder tile fountain. The home is occupied, there is a security system and it is private property, do not drive in the driveway without a confirmed showing with with a licensed real estate agent.

Listing courtesy of DABR / Coldwell Banker Heritage

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 31, 2025 •

MLS# 878902 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Construction Materials:

Brick
Building Area Total:

10661.0
Levels:

TwoAndOneHalf
Basement:

Full
Basement:

true

Interior

Rooms Total:

22
Fireplace Features:

Decorative

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

10661.0
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Location

Directions:

Siebenthaler West to Philadelphia to 2720 Philadelphia Drive. Upper Dayton View.
Cross Street:

Seibenthaler
Longitude:

-84.23367

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Size Acres:

15.506
Lot Size Area:

675441.0
Lot Size Dimensions:

15.506 acres
Lot Size Square Feet:

675441.0
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Parcel Number:

R72 16315 0001
Zoning:

Residential
Zoning Description:

Residential
Latitude:

39.796876

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Legal Description:

79907 THUR 79933 163-15-1 THRU 27

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

6
Bathrooms Half:

2
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
Bathrooms Full:

4

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

HotWater,Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

false
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Utilities:

NaturalGasAvailable,SewerAvailable,WaterAvailable
Water Source:

Public

Schools

High School District:

Dayton
Elementary School District:

Dayton
Middle Or Junior School District:

Dayton

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Dayton
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3.0
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Features:

Attached,Garage

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Utility Costs

$448/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/7/23 Jun 7, 2023	Sold	DABR	$525,000

House Sold on 6/7/2023

$525,000

Listing provided by broker:

Felix S McGinnis

Coldwell Banker Heritage

(937) 439-4500

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2720 Philadelphia Drive

Dayton, OH 45405