Is Rocky River, OH 44116 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Rocky River is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 46% 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 score83/ 100

More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #51 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 supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list45.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market16Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$246▼ −0.6% vs. last year

The Rocky River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Rocky River, OH 44116 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 95 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 51%, homes sold more slowly (14 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $396,079. Overall, Rocky River is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cuyahoga County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Rocky River ranks #51 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cleveland 44127 (0% sold over asking) or Cleveland 44114 (0% sold over asking), while Brookpark 44142 (57% sold over asking) and Cleveland 44130 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Rocky River real estate

Is Rocky River a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Rocky River, OH 44116 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 Rocky River?

The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Rocky River sell over asking?

46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Rocky River?

About 2.00% of a home’s value a year in Cuyahoga County, or roughly $8,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Rocky River?

The median sale price was $396,079 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $246 per square foot.

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