Is Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Olmsted Falls is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 45% 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.
More competitive than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #64 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
The Olmsted Falls housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 106 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $281,878. Overall, Olmsted Falls is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Cuyahoga County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Olmsted Falls ranks #64 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 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.
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Questions about Olmsted Falls real estate
Is Olmsted Falls a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 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 Olmsted Falls?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Olmsted Falls sell over asking?
45% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Olmsted Falls?
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 Olmsted Falls?
The median sale price was $281,878 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.
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