Is East Sparta, OH 44626 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
East Sparta is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 100% 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 East Sparta housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in East Sparta, OH 44626 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 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. With only 4 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 50%, homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $191,567. Overall, East Sparta is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Stark County, homes here sell faster than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paris 44669 (14% sold over asking) or Canton 44703 (17% sold over asking).
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Questions about East Sparta real estate
Is East Sparta a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in East Sparta, OH 44626 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 East Sparta?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in East Sparta sell over asking?
100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in East Sparta?
About 1.29% of a home’s value a year in Stark County, or roughly $5,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in East Sparta?
The median sale price was $191,567 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $159 per square foot.
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