Is Cleveland, OH 44126 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Cleveland is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 55% 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 score94/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #3 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 supply1.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list54.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market8Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$200▲ +1.5% vs. last year

The Cleveland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Cleveland, OH 44126 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 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. That’s based on 64 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 66%, homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $290,849. Overall, Cleveland is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cuyahoga County, homes here sell faster than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Cleveland ranks #3 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 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) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bay Village 44140Seller’s market $270 /sq ftBeachwood 44122Seller’s market $202 /sq ftBedford 44146Seller’s market $146 /sq ftBerea 44017Seller’s market $170 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Cleveland real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Cleveland, OH 44126 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 Cleveland?

The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cleveland sell over asking?

55% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

The median sale price was $290,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $200 per square foot.

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