The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45305 sells for about $449,500, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +26.66% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,355 a month.
ZIP 45305 — Bellbrook
The 45305 housing market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, leading to significant year-over-year price appreciation. While the market remains competitive, the pace of sales has stabilized, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Strong school ratings and proximity to major employment hubs continue to drive interest in the area.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as professionals commuting to the Dayton/Wright-Patterson AFB area. It is less suited for investors seeking high-yield rental properties due to the high entry price point.
Median prices moved up 26.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 45305, Greene County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Bellbrook is generally considered a safe, low-crime community compared to the broader Dayton metropolitan area. Reported crime trends remain stable with low rates of violent and property crime.
The area is served by the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, which is consistently highly rated and recognized for academic excellence within the region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dayton-area aerospace and defense sectors, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Development is characterized by steady, high-quality residential expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by Greene County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies. No state-level property tax exists, but local levies are the primary driver of the effective rate.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Dayton employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes via major regional highways.
The area features extensive access to local parks, including the Bellbrook Park system and nearby Sugarcreek MetroPark, offering trails and green space. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the historic downtown and nearby suburban retail centers.
The rental market is relatively tight with limited inventory, driven by demand from families and professionals. Rent growth has been significant, reflecting the area's desirability and low vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the Dayton metropolitan area, with significant employment in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and education. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base serves as a major regional economic driver.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to I-675 providing connectivity to the broader Dayton region. Public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on managed residential growth and infrastructure improvements to support the increasing population. Commercial development remains secondary to residential needs.
The Greene County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to school district levies, county taxes, and local municipal assessments. No major MUDs or PIDs are prevalent in this established community.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Land of Illusion Adventure Park4.416 mi
- Caesar Creek State Park4.68.5 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton4.415.3 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.73.2 mi
- On Par Entertainment4.84.8 mi
- Ohio Renaissance Festival4.710.4 mi
- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway3.913.7 mi
- Nutter Center4.310.6 mi
- Land of Illusion Adventure Park4.416 mi
- University of Dayton Arena4.79.5 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.910.5 mi
- Caesar Creek State Park4.68.5 mi
- Cinemark The Greene IMAX and SCREENX4.54.5 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.73.2 mi
- Hidden Valley Orchards4.39.6 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.910.5 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.417.8 mi
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery4.712.5 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.89.1 mi
- Aullwood Audubon Center4.819.6 mi
- Caesar Creek State Park4.68.5 mi
- Cox Arboretum MetroPark4.87.6 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.89.1 mi
- Delco Park4.75.6 mi
- RiverScape MetroPark4.710.8 mi
- Caesar Creek State Park Marina4.79 mi
- Cowan Lake Boat Rentals4.519.2 mi
- Heatherwoode Golf Club4.710.1 mi
- PipeStone Golf Club4.39 mi
- Golf Galaxy Performance Center3.97 mi
- Community Golf Course47.9 mi
- The Practice Center4.512.4 mi
- Dayton Mall47.2 mi
- The Greene4.54.8 mi
- The Mall at Fairfield Commons4.39.6 mi
- Meijer4.24.6 mi
- Dorothy Lane Market4.76.9 mi
- Dayton International Airport4.420.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large nature preserve with extensive hiking trails and scenic landscapes.
Charming downtown area with local boutiques and restaurants.
Community park featuring sports fields and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.