Is Waynesfield, OH 45896 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waynesfield is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 9% 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 Waynesfield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Waynesfield, OH 45896 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $320,861. Overall, Waynesfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Auglaize County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 80%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Knoxville 45871 (0% sold over asking), while Minster 45865 (100% sold over asking) and Wapakoneta 45895 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Minster 45865Buyer’s market $177 /sq ftNew Bremen 45869Seller’s market $183 /sq ftNew Knoxville 45871Seller’s market $204 /sq ftSaint Marys 45885Seller’s market $151 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Waynesfield nearby
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Questions about Waynesfield real estate
Is Waynesfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Waynesfield, OH 45896 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 Waynesfield?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waynesfield sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waynesfield?
About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Auglaize County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Waynesfield?
The median sale price was $320,861 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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