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Dayton OH Housing Market 2026 -- What Sellers Need to Know
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Dayton OH market data: Redfin Data Center exact-city facts, Zillow Research context, Montgomery County conveyance correction, and plain-language legal, probate, and foreclosure cautions.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
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| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $152,899 | Redfin · Dayton, OH | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 37 days | Redfin · Dayton, OH | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 477 homes | Redfin · Dayton, OH | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $138,730 | Zillow · Dayton, OH | As of 2026-07-31 |
| For-sale inventory | 724 homes | Zillow · Dayton, OH | As of 2026-07-31 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
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FAQs -- Dayton OH Housing Market Report 2026 -- Home Prices & Trends
What is the median home price in Dayton OH?
The Redfin Data Center exact Dayton city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 reports a $149,918 median sale price, +7.08% year over year, 40 median days on market, and 432 homes sold. Zillow Research separately reports a $141,446 city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30.
Is Dayton a buyer's or seller's market?
The Redfin city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 shows 40 median days on market. That pace can still work for a clean, updated retail listing, while sellers who need certainty, no repairs, privacy, fewer showings, or a faster closing may prefer to compare a direct cash offer. Older sale-to-list figures remain dated supplemental context.
What closing costs do sellers pay in Dayton OH?
The Montgomery County Auditor deed-transfer source says $3 per $1,000 of actual sale price plus $0.50 per parcel, with exemptions and final settlement details property-specific. USA Home Buyers can cover closing costs when we purchase.
How fast do homes sell in Dayton?
The Redfin Data Center exact Dayton city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 reports 40 median days on market. Cash-buyer closing timing depends on title, payoff, probate, foreclosure, tenant, and property-specific review.
Should I sell now or wait in Dayton?
Market conditions change. If you need certainty, speed, or want to avoid repairs, a cash sale may be the right move regardless of market conditions. Call 888-274-5006 for a no-obligation offer.
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Home prices in Dayton
Homes in Dayton, OH sold for a median of $152,899 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Dayton, OH spent a median of 37 days on the market for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.