Is Eaton, IN 47338 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Eaton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Eaton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Eaton, IN 47338 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 133% to $430,814. Overall, Eaton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Delaware County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Muncie 47305 (8% sold over asking) or Yorktown 47396 (12% sold over asking).
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Questions about Eaton real estate
Is Eaton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Eaton, IN 47338 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 Eaton?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Eaton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Eaton?
About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in Delaware County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Eaton?
The median sale price was $430,814 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.
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