Is Paulding, OH 45879 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Paulding housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Paulding, OH 45879 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $184,920. Overall, Paulding is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Paulding County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Paulding ranks #391 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scott 45886 (0% sold over asking) or Grover Hill 45849 (0% sold over asking), while Antwerp 45813 (71% sold over asking) and Oakwood 45873 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.