Is Cincinnati, OH 45255 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Cincinnati is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 24% 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 score61/ 100

More competitive than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #237 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 supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list24.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market38Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$188▲ +6.0% vs. last year

The Cincinnati housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45255 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 76 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 32%, homes sold faster (41 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $367,291. Overall, Cincinnati is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Cincinnati ranks #237 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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.

Nearby markets

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 →

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Questions about Cincinnati real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Cincinnati, OH 45255 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 38 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cincinnati sell over asking?

24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% 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 $367,291 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.

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