Is Portage, OH 43451 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Portage is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Portage housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Portage, OH 43451 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 96% to $137,441. Overall, Portage is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Wood County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 74%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rudolph 43462 (0% sold over asking) or Luckey 43443 (0% sold over asking), while Haskins 43525 (100% sold over asking) and Walbridge 43465 (82% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Portage real estate
Is Portage a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Portage, OH 43451 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Portage?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Portage sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 107.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Portage?
About 1.34% of a home’s value a year in Wood County, or roughly $5,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Portage?
The median sale price was $137,441 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $108 per square foot.
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