The house was ultimately closed on Friday, Sept. 29, according to a representative from the office of Steve Brown, a broker and owner at Irongate Realtors.
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The house sold for $725,000, nearly $200,000 less than the $895,000 listed price.
It is an even bigger steal when you consider that Dr. Mike Ervin invested more than $1.6 million into the property after buying it in 2007.
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
FIRST REPORT (May 3, 2017):
A swanky Oregon District home that once held Southern Belle is on sale.
One of Dayton’s most unique homes could be yours for a steal: $895,000.
The Oregon District property that Dr. Mike Ervin transformed from a "broken down bar with its roof falling in" into a home envied by many is now on the market.
The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home at 151 Brown Street was finished over a two-year period at a construction cost of $1.6 million.
“It was a labor of love,” Ervin said of the “smart” home, which features a great room and an impressive rooftop garden overlooking Newcom Founder's Park.
Among other things, Ervin, the founder and former CEO of Wright Health Associates, is co-chair of the Downtown Dayton Partnership and is chairman of the board for CareSource, a nonprofit that manages the medical care.
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Ervin says he is committed to Dayton and plans to remain active. He said he spends part of his time in Arizona and does not need a Dayton house as large as his 5,026 square-foot home, where he hosted several parties and community fundraisers.
He bought the property, the former site of the Southern Belle, in 2007 for $72,000, according to Montgomery County records.
The bar relocated to 134 N. Patterson Boulevard.
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Ervin said he wanted to live downtown and loves the Oregon District.
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He always wanted a larger home.
“If any place in Dayton I would want to live, it would be downtown,” he said.
The property was originally built in 1990, according to the listing on Irongate Realtors website.
Here’s the complete description:
One of the most extraordinary homes in the Dayton community…Dramatic yet so livable, this Oregon District residence reflects the finest of everything**Straight forward architectural lines providing a welcoming format for this open floor plan warmed by stunning wood tones throughout**Breathtaking Great Room w/ Sitting – TV viewing area, stunning formal Dining Area, Informal Dining area, State of the Art, fully equipped granite Kitchen**Library w/ gas fireplace & built in bookcases**1st floor Master Suite w/ double Dressing Rm areas, closets galore**Luxurious Master Bathrm-Spa w/ double vanities & walk-in shower room**Dramatic open staircase leading to 2nd floor Bedrms (1 bedroom currently used as art studio)…surrounded by 2nd floor roof garden w/ water features, hot tub, outdoor Kitchen & Dining area**Open staircase to finished LL w/ Media & Exercise areas, sparkling full Bathroom & sauna**Two car enclosed tandem Garage parking**Smart home technology. Original construction cost $1.6M.
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