226 Mcdaniel St

A converted late-19th-century schoolhouse, this low-rise condominium occupies the former Hawthorne School (built 1886) in Dayton’s McPherson Town. The masonry structure has been adaptively reused to create a cluster of owner-occupied units ranging from studio/one-bedroom lofts to two-bedroom plans, many retaining classroom-driven footprints and idiosyncratic layouts. Interiors emphasize historic character: soaring 12–13-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, tall multi-pane windows on multiple exposures, and occasional built-in lockers or chalkboard remnants. Renovations across units introduce modern comforts such as updated kitchens with granite or butcher-block counters, remodeled baths, laminate or refinished surfaces, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, and in-unit hookups or added washer/dryer where provided. Common elements are modest and communal: a basement laundry room, a community room, shared fenced yard and patios, and limited assigned or detached garage parking. The association is self-managed and predominantly owner-occupied, fostering a close-knit, volunteer-driven community. Located a few blocks from downtown Dayton and the Great Miami River, the building sits within a historic, walkable neighborhood close to cultural institutions, parks, restaurants, and transit corridors, offering an urban-but-residential lifestyle rooted in preservation and adaptive reuse.