Is Creston, OH 44217 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Creston is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 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.
The Creston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Creston, OH 44217 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 35%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $179,922. Overall, Creston is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Burbank 44214 (0% sold over asking) or Apple Creek 44606 (25% sold over asking), while Smithville 44677 (80% sold over asking) and Rittman 44270 (58% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Creston real estate
Is Creston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Creston, OH 44217 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 Creston?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Creston sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Creston?
About 1.17% of a home’s value a year in Wayne County, or roughly $4,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Creston?
The median sale price was $179,922 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $186 per square foot.
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