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2917 California Avenue

Dayton, OH 45419

4 beds
2 baths
1,658 sqft
8,882 sqft lot
$177 per sqft
1944 build
– on site

Original details & notable upgrades flow throughout this beautifully built 1940’s Cape Cod in the heart of Kettering. From the moment you arrive, this home’s personality radiates from the curb providing an invitation of what awaits inside. Enter the foyer to discover elegant patterned walls, fluted trim & a large “windowed” coat closet ready for all your Pinterest ideas. Generous room sizes, freshly painted walls, 6 panel doors, coved archways, unique built ins, updated lighting & a combination of engineered wood & vinyl plank flooring flow throughout. A large bay window, built-in bookshelves & an ornate mantled fireplace add interest in the living room. It’s very light, bright and furniture/plant friendly. New pendant lighting centers the formal dining rm showcasing sliding patio doors to the rear sundeck & a treed backyard w/garden house. Features continue in the recently renovated kitchen wrapped in windows, white cabinetry & butcher block counter tops! Stainless appliances, a farmhouse sink, subway tiled accents & a floating range hood add to this special space. 2 sizable bedrooms group around a nicely renovated bath finishing the main level. Surprises continue upstairs where you’ll discover newer carpeting, fresh paint, 2 bedrooms, a 2nd renovated bath & an open loft great for home office, play area or crafting. Unique niches, an abundance of electrical outlets & bonus storage areas compliment this well-planned space. Still craving space? Check out the MASSIVE, extremely clean basement great for storm safety, storage and future finishing. It’s HUGE so the options are endless. Dimensional roofing, vinyl replacement windows, a new electrical panel & updated HVAC, water heating and Radon mitigation systems allow for efficiency and additional piece of mind. Conveniently located w/quick access to the Shoppes of Oakwood, the Greene, WPAFB & the many eateries, shopping and entertainment venues of Downtown Dayton! Check us out... You'll be glad you did!

Listing courtesy of DABR / RE/MAX Alliance Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 13, 2025 •

MLS# 933921 —

The Building

Year Built:

1944
Construction Materials:

AluminumSiding,Brick,VinylSiding
Builder Model:

Cape Cod
Building Area Total:

1658.0
Architectural Style:

CapeCod
Exterior Features:

Deck,Porch,Storage
Window Features:

DoublePaneWindows,Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck,Porch
Accessibility Features:

None
Security Features:

SmokeDetectors
Levels:

OneAndOneHalf
Basement:

Full,Unfinished
Basement:

true

Interior

Interior Features:

ButcherBlockCounters,CeilingFans,HighSpeedInternet,Pantry,Remodeled
Rooms Total:

9
Fireplace Features:

One,Gas
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1658.0
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Location

Directions:

From Dorothy Lane, North on California. House is on the left
Cross Street:

Dorothy Lane
Longitude:

-84.155793

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Other Structures:

Sheds
Lot Size Acres:

0.2039
Lot Size Area:

8882.0
Lot Size Dimensions:

74 X 120
Lot Size Square Feet:

8882.0
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Parcel Number:

N64-00809-0207
Zoning:

Residential
Zoning Description:

Residential
Latitude:

39.704568

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Legal Description:

588-589 PTS OAK PK 8-9-208

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

2
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
Bathrooms Full:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://view.spiro.media/order/0e469c73-f9bc-4bd5-68e6-08dd8e5e5169?branding=false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir,NaturalGas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir

Utilities

Utilities:

NaturalGasAvailable,SewerAvailable,WaterAvailable
Sewer:

StormSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator,GasWaterHeater

Schools

High School District:

Kettering
Elementary School District:

Kettering
Middle Or Junior School District:

Kettering

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Oak Park
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Features:

Attached,Garage,OneCarGarage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$295,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,579
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$81
Utilities	$213 See report
Total	$1,873/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/13/25 May 13, 2025	Listed / Active	DABR	$295,000	15.7% (5.3% / YR)
6/3/22 Jun 3, 2022		DABR	$255,000

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This house located in Kettering, OH 45419 is currently for sale for $295,000. 2917 California Avenue is a 1,658 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 9 days. This house is in the attendance area of Orchard Park Elementary School, Kettering Fairmont High School, and Van Buren Middle School.

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