Is Defiance, OH 43512 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Defiance housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Defiance, OH 43512 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $199,913. Overall, Defiance is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Defiance County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Defiance ranks #191 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sherwood 43556 (0% sold over asking) or Hicksville 43526 (19% sold over asking), while Mark Center 43536 (100% sold over asking) and Ney 43549 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.