Is Dunkirk, OH 45836 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dunkirk is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 20% 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 Dunkirk housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Dunkirk, OH 45836 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $208,410. Overall, Dunkirk is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hardin County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mc Guffey 45859 (0% sold over asking) or Forest 45843 (0% sold over asking), while Mount Victory 43340 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Dunkirk real estate
Is Dunkirk a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Dunkirk, OH 45836 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 Dunkirk?
The typical home went under contract in 61 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dunkirk sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dunkirk?
About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Hardin County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dunkirk?
The median sale price was $208,410 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $117 per square foot.
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