Is Grafton, OH 44044 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Grafton is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 35% 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.

Competition score74/ 100

More competitive than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #117 of 489 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list35.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market25Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$181▲ +0.0% vs. last year

The Grafton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Grafton, OH 44044 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (34% then), homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $365,342. Overall, Grafton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lorain County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Grafton ranks #117 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kipton 44049 (0% sold over asking) or Lagrange 44050 (23% sold over asking), while Sheffield Lake 44054 (51% sold over asking) and Lorain 44055 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Amherst 44001Seller’s market $173 /sq ftAvon 44011Seller’s market $219 /sq ftAvon Lake 44012Seller’s market $213 /sq ftColumbia Station 44028Seller’s market $204 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Grafton real estate

Is Grafton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Grafton, OH 44044 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 Grafton?

The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Grafton sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Grafton?

About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Lorain County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Grafton?

The median sale price was $365,342 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $181 per square foot.

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