Is Athens, OH 45701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Athens housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Athens, OH 45701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 58 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $304,493. Overall, Athens is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Athens County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Athens ranks #423 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Millfield 45761 (0% sold over asking) or Guysville 45735 (0% sold over asking), while Amesville 45711 (50% sold over asking) and New Marshfield 45766 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.