Is Franklin, OH 45005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Franklin is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 31% 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.

Competition score62/ 100

More competitive than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #220 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

Months of supply2.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list31.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$182▲ +9.3% vs. last year

The Franklin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Franklin, OH 45005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 132 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 6% to $273,707. Overall, Franklin is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Warren County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Franklin ranks #220 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oregonia 45054 (0% sold over asking) or Morrow 45152 (13% sold over asking), while Waynesville 45068 (34% sold over asking) and Kings Mills 45034 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Kings Mills 45034Balanced $192 /sq ftLebanon 45036Seller’s market $212 /sq ftMaineville 45039Seller’s market $196 /sq ftMason 45040Seller’s market $209 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Franklin real estate

Is Franklin a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Franklin, OH 45005 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 Franklin?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Franklin sell over asking?

31% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Franklin?

About 1.20% of a home’s value a year in Warren County, or roughly $4,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Franklin?

The median sale price was $273,707 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $182 per square foot.

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