Is Cincinnati, OH 45248 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cincinnati housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45248 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 120 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $274,881. Overall, Cincinnati is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Cincinnati ranks #212 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).

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) and Cincinnati 45218 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.