Is Dayton, OH 45434 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dayton is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 42% 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.
More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #77 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
The Dayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Dayton, OH 45434 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 75 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 34%, homes sold faster (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $396,329. Overall, Dayton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Greene County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #77 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Spring Valley 45370 (0% sold over asking) or Cedarville 45314 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Dayton real estate
Is Dayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Dayton, OH 45434 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 Dayton?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dayton sell over asking?
42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dayton?
About 1.61% of a home’s value a year in Greene County, or roughly $6,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dayton?
The median sale price was $396,329 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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