Is Fort Jennings, OH 45844 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Jennings is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 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 Fort Jennings housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fort Jennings, OH 45844 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 79 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 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $269,883. Overall, Fort Jennings is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Putnam County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Cloverdale 45827 (33% sold over asking) and Ottawa 45875 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fort Jennings real estate
Is Fort Jennings a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Fort Jennings, OH 45844 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 Fort Jennings?
The typical home went under contract in 79 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Jennings 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 Fort Jennings?
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 Fort Jennings?
The median sale price was $269,883 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $123 per square foot.
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