Is Van Buren, OH 45889 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Van Buren is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 38% 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 Van Buren housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Van Buren, OH 45889 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (121 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $264,336. Overall, Van Buren is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hancock County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.
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 ftFindlay 45840Seller’s market $165 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Van Buren nearby
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Questions about Van Buren real estate
Is Van Buren a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Van Buren, OH 45889 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 Van Buren?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Van Buren sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Van Buren?
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 Van Buren?
The median sale price was $264,336 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $161 per square foot.
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