1821 Ruskin Road, Dayton, OH 45406

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,217 sqft

Property Description

Step inside this rare blend of historic elegance and modern convenience in this beautifully maintained 1939 Cape Cod offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and timeless architectural charm throughout. This stunning home features rich hardwood floors, elegant two-piece crown molding, abundant built-in shelving, curio cabinets, and two gas fireplaces. The spacious living room showcases a marble-surround fireplace with ornamental mantel, while the classic study features a beamed ceiling, original pine-paneled walls, built-in bookshelves, and a second gas fireplace. A grand front staircase and convenient secondary staircase add both elegance and functionality. Upstairs, a classic laundry chute offers a nostalgic touch, delivering clothes directly to the laundry. The spacious walk-in cedar closet provides exceptional storage while helping preserve seasonal wardrobes. The large primary suite includes a generous walk-in dressing room connected by a charming arched doorway. One secondary bedroom offers a private bath, while two additional bedrooms share an adjoining bathroom. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living from the expansive screened porch with limestone flooring and decorative scroll millwork overlooking the private backyard, mature trees, and large patio that is connected to a meandering flagstone landscape path through the entire back yard. Modern updates blend seamlessly with historic character, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded shower tile in one of the bathrooms. Other updates include a NEW re-decked and shingled roof, and recent reinforced gutter system with several new copper downspouts. Enjoy an additional 400+ square feet of finished basement space perfect for a recreation room, fitness, or media room! The rest of the unfinished basement includes generous storage and even a separate tool room. Don't miss out on making this peaceful retreat your home while remaining just minutes from the cultural amenities of downtown Dayton!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 11, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 14, 2026 at 10:19PM

Listing Office:

Irongate Inc. : (937) 426-0800

Listing Agent:

Todd Hackett : (937) 477-8061

MLS ID:

960757

Interior

• General: Granite CountersHigh Speed InternetWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DryerDishwasherDisposalRangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
• Basement: Partially Finished
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
• Fireplace: TwoGasFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: FencePorchPatio
• Style: Cape Cod
• Other Structures: PorchPatio
• Parking: Built InGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Windows: Double Hung
• General: BrickFrameShingle Siding2Cellar

Location

• Originating MLS: DAYTON_DABR
• School District: Dayton
• County: Montgomery

Lot

• Zoning: Residential71887R72-16205-0036
• Fencing: Partial

Utilities

• Utilities: Natural Gas AvailableWater Available
• Water: Public

Financial

• Source: DAYTON_DABR