Is Richfield, OH 44286 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Richfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Richfield, OH 44286 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $581,748. Overall, Richfield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Summit County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Richfield ranks #160 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Akron 44311 (12% sold over asking) or Akron 44304 (17% sold over asking), while Munroe Falls 44262 (58% sold over asking) and Twinsburg 44087 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.