Is Forest, OH 45843 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Forest is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 0% 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 Forest housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Forest, OH 45843 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 168 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 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 25%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 94% to $261,337. Overall, Forest is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hardin County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mount Victory 43340 (33% sold over asking) and Dunkirk 45836 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Forest real estate
Is Forest a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Forest, OH 45843 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 Forest?
The typical home went under contract in 168 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Forest sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Forest?
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 Forest?
The median sale price was $261,337 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $158 per square foot.
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