Is Clay Center, OH 43408 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Clay Center is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Clay Center housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Ottawa County, OH

Population	386
Median income	$61,719
Average income	$68,881
Median home value	$117,800
Median rent	$908/month
Owner-occupied	77% of homes
Median year built	1950

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high), hail (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 43408; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Elmore 43416Seller’s market $158 /sq ft Genoa 43430Seller’s market $138 /sq ft Graytown 43432Buyer’s market $249 /sq ft Lakeside Marblehead 43440Balanced $317 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Clay Center real estate

What are property taxes in Clay Center?

About 1.08% of a home’s value a year in Ottawa County, or roughly $4,320 on a $400,000 home.

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