Is Continental, OH 45831 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Continental is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 25% 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.
The Continental housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Continental, OH 45831 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 148 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. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (81 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $153,284. Overall, Continental is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Putnam County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Leipsic 45856 (0% sold over asking) or Fort Jennings 45844 (0% sold over asking), while Cloverdale 45827 (33% sold over asking) and Ottawa 45875 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Cloverdale 45827Seller’s market $88 /sq ftColumbus Grove 45830Seller’s market $159 /sq ftFort Jennings 45844Seller’s market $123 /sq ftLeipsic 45856Balanced $117 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Continental nearby
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Questions about Continental real estate
Is Continental a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Continental, OH 45831 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 Continental?
The typical home went under contract in 148 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Continental sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Continental?
About 0.97% of a home’s value a year in Putnam County, or roughly $3,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Continental?
The median sale price was $153,284 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $93 per square foot.
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