Is Bluffton, OH 45817 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bluffton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Bluffton, OH 45817 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $263,386. Overall, Bluffton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Allen County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Bluffton ranks #344 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 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.