Is Dalton, OH 44618 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dalton is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 27% 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 Dalton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Dalton, OH 44618 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $294,872. Overall, Dalton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.
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 Dalton real estate
Is Dalton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Dalton, OH 44618 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 Dalton?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dalton sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dalton?
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 Dalton?
The median sale price was $294,872 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $212 per square foot.
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