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Historic Church Auditorium Building

138 W First Street Dayton, OH 45402

138 W First Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
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Historic stone church building featuring a main auditorium with wood-beamed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and original pews.

Property Size17,000 SF
Lot Size0.45 Acres
Days on Market39

Property Features for 138 W First Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
17,000 SF
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Property subtype
Office, Mixed Use, Special Purpose

Building Details

Year Built
1907
Listing agency Sheridans LLC
Listed by Matt Sheridan · License #2018004265
Source Crexi
Added: Jun 15 Updated: Jul 22 at 5:34PM Checked: Jul 22 at 5:34PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic church property features early-20th-century stone construction with a prominent bell tower. The building includes an approximately 4,275 SF main auditorium with soaring wood-beamed ceilings, extensive stained-glass windows, original wood pews, decorative fixtures, and a pipe organ.

In addition to the main auditorium, the property offers approximately 2,280 SF chapel/fellowship hall, approximately 1,125 SF kitchen, multiple classrooms and meeting rooms, administrative offices, and a choir loft. Substantial assembly and gathering areas include approximately 2,550 SF lower-level assembly space, approximately 2,000 SF lower-level gathering space, and approximately 1,350 SF upper-level assembly room.

Situated in Dayton’s Central Business District, the property is described as approximately 0.45 acre at the corner of W. First St. and N. Wilkinson St., surrounded by office, institutional, and commercial development.

Key Highlights

  • 1907 historic stone church building with prominent bell tower
  • 4,275+/- SF main auditorium with soaring wood‑beamed ceilings, stained‑glass windows, original wood pews, and pipe organ
  • 17,000+ SF total assembly and gathering space across multiple levels and rooms

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

First Lutheran Church ... Church Chesterton Academy of St. ... High School

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon Home Appliance Store Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Restaurant

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Historic stone church building featuring a main auditorium with wood-beamed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and original pews.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 138 W First Street Dayton, OH.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1907 historic stone church building with prominent bell tower; 4,275+/- SF main auditorium with soaring wood‑beamed ceilings, stained‑glass windows, original wood pews, and pipe organ; 17,000+ SF total assembly and gathering space across multiple levels and rooms
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