Is Westlake, OH 44145 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Westlake is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 43% 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 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #31 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 Westlake housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Westlake, OH 44145 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 156 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $457,302. Overall, Westlake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Cuyahoga County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Westlake ranks #31 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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 Westlake real estate
Is Westlake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Westlake, OH 44145 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 Westlake?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Westlake sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Westlake?
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 Westlake?
The median sale price was $457,302 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $207 per square foot.
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