Is Findlay, OH 45840 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Findlay is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 37% 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.
More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #215 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
The Findlay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Findlay, OH 45840 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 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. That’s based on 198 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $244,794. Overall, Findlay is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hancock County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Findlay ranks #215 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vanlue 45890 (0% sold over asking) or Mount Cory 45868 (0% sold over asking), while Benton Ridge 45816 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Blanchard 45867 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Arcadia 44804Buyer’s market $197 /sq ftArlington 45814Seller’s market $160 /sq ftBenton Ridge 45816 $155 /sq ftJenera 45841Seller’s market $107 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Findlay nearby
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Questions about Findlay real estate
Is Findlay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Findlay, OH 45840 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 Findlay?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Findlay sell over asking?
37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Findlay?
About 1.00% of a home’s value a year in Hancock County, or roughly $4,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Findlay?
The median sale price was $244,794 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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