Is Lima, OH 45805 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lima is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score39/ 100

More competitive than 38% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #412 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 supply4.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list22.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market49Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$141▲ +7.0% vs. last year

The Lima housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Lima, OH 45805 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 4.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $224,903. Overall, Lima is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Allen County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Lima ranks #412 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lafayette 45854 (0% sold over asking) or Lima 45806 (15% sold over asking), while Lima 45801 (33% sold over asking) and Harrod 45850 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Beaverdam 45808 — /sq ftBluffton 45817Seller’s market $173 /sq ftDelphos 45833Seller’s market $110 /sq ftHarrod 45850Seller’s market $159 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lima real estate

Is Lima a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Lima, OH 45805 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 Lima?

The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lima sell over asking?

22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lima?

About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Allen County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lima?

The median sale price was $224,903 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.

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