Is Wadsworth, OH 44281 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wadsworth is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 47% 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 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #27 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 Wadsworth housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Wadsworth, OH 44281 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 117 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold more slowly (14 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $332,356. Overall, Wadsworth is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Medina County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Wadsworth ranks #27 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Valley City 44280 (20% sold over asking) or Chippewa Lake 44215 (27% sold over asking), while Litchfield 44253 (56% sold over asking) and Brunswick 44212 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Brunswick 44212Seller’s market $202 /sq ftChippewa Lake 44215Seller’s market $199 /sq ftHinckley 44233Seller’s market $263 /sq ftHomerville 44235 $224 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Wadsworth nearby
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Questions about Wadsworth real estate
Is Wadsworth a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Wadsworth, OH 44281 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 Wadsworth?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wadsworth sell over asking?
47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wadsworth?
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 Wadsworth?
The median sale price was $332,356 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $186 per square foot.
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