Is Cincinnati, OH 45218 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cincinnati is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 54% 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 Cincinnati housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 54% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45218 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (54% then), homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $187,919. Overall, Cincinnati is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Hamilton County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 98%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cincinnati 45232 (0% sold over asking) or Cincinnati 45203 (0% sold over asking), while Camp Dennison 45111 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Addyston 45001Seller’s market $84 /sq ftCamp Dennison 45111 $219 /sq ftCincinnati 45202Buyer’s market $278 /sq ftCincinnati 45203Buyer’s market $185 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cincinnati nearby
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Questions about Cincinnati real estate
Is Cincinnati a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Cincinnati, OH 45218 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 Cincinnati?
The typical home went under contract in 41 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cincinnati sell over asking?
54% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cincinnati?
About 1.51% of a home’s value a year in Hamilton County, or roughly $6,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cincinnati?
The median sale price was $187,919 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology