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Montgomery County · Fort McKinley, OHFort McKinley, OH property taxes. Values cooled. Check yours.
In January 2026, the typical home in Fort McKinley was worth about $90,000, 3.6% below the August 2024 peak of $93,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a complaint may be worth filing.
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What Fort McKinley home values did
Fort McKinley values peaked in August 2024 and were 3.6% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 0.1%. That's weaker than Montgomery County as a whole (+4.3%).
Values kept sliding after January: by August 2026 the typical home was 1.2% lower again, which matters for next year's notice.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $61,000 | +25.7% |
| January 2022 | $67,000 | +9.2% |
| January 2023 | $73,000 | +9.9% |
| January 2024 | $81,000 | +11.0% |
| January 2025 | $90,000 | +10.5% |
| January 2026 | $90,000 | -0.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $89,000 | -1.2% since January |
Peak since 2021: $93,000 in August 2024. January 2026 was 3.6% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Fort McKinley home lost 0.1% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the county auditor should be able to explain it.
How Fort McKinley compares nearby
Among 10 Montgomery County places, Fort McKinley has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 10th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 120th of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $140,000 | +1.6% | At peak |
| Kettering | $245,000 | +4.0% | At peak |
| Miamisburg | $262,000 | +4.5% | At peak |
| Huber Heights | $211,000 | +3.9% | At peak |
| Riverside | $174,000 | +5.1% | At peak |
| Trotwood | $135,000 | +7.4% | At peak |
| Centerville | $388,000 | +4.2% | At peak |
| Clayton | $256,000 | +6.0% | At peak |
| Vandalia | $238,000 | +5.2% | At peak |
| Fort McKinley | $90,000 | -0.1% | -3.6% |
Deadline and where to file
Fort McKinley values are set by the local county auditor. File a complaint with the county auditor on or before March 31 of the year after the tax year, or the date collection of first-half taxes closes, whichever is later. Complaints can be filed starting January 1. By mail, the postmark counts as the filing date.
Reading this in fall 2026? The window for tax year 2025 closed March 31, 2026. The next window opens January 1, 2027 and closes March 31, 2027 (or the close of first-half collection, whichever is later) for tax year 2026. Gather your evidence over the winter and file early in 2027.
The Montgomery County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Fort McKinley case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. Fort McKinley is part of the Dayton-Kettering metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Be ready for hearing questions about the property. The board may ask for purchase documents, construction costs or other records.
Get your Fort McKinley appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Ohio complaint. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Ohio Revised Code 5715.19 (complaint filing, effective March 20, 2026), Ohio Revised Code 5717.01 (appeal to Board of Tax Appeals, 30 days), Ohio Department of Taxation: DTE Form 1, Ohio Department of Taxation: Reappraisal and update schedule. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.