Is Valley City, OH 44280 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Valley City is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 20% 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 Valley City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Valley City, OH 44280 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $553,261. Overall, Valley City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Medina County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Litchfield 44253 (56% sold over asking) and Brunswick 44212 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Valley City real estate
Is Valley City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Valley City, OH 44280 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 Valley City?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Valley City sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Valley City?
About 1.24% of a home’s value a year in Medina County, or roughly $4,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Valley City?
The median sale price was $553,261 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $204 per square foot.
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