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Is Polk, OH 44866 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Polk is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list40%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$190▼ −19.2% vs. last year

The Polk housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Polk, OH 44866 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 20 days. With only 5 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price fell 21% to $309,866. Overall, Polk is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ashland County, homes here sell faster than in 67% 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 Nova 44859 (0% sold over asking) or Jeromesville 44840 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Ashland 44805Seller’s market $153 /sq ftHayesville 44838 — /sq ftJeromesville 44840Buyer’s market $173 /sq ftLoudonville 44842Seller’s market $156 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Polk nearby

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Chippewa Lake, OH44215 · 19 miles away88% similarpricier homes ($29K more) · older residents Perrysville, OH44864 · 20 miles away87% similarcheaper homes ($33K less) · larger Jeromesville, OH44840 · 8 miles away84% similarpricier homes ($42K more) · larger Shiloh, OH44878 · 16 miles away82% similarmore renters

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Questions about Polk real estate

How fast do homes sell in Polk?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Polk sell over asking?

40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Polk?

About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Ashland County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Polk?

The median sale price was $309,866 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $190 per square foot.

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