Is Amherst, OH a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Amherst is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Amherst has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Amherst is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Amherst, OH

How much do homes in Amherst, OH cost?

Median Sold Price

$273,950

$134/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$28,933(+11.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Amherst have sold for 11.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst was $273,950 in May 2024, up 11.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $134.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $171.9K$162.5K
-5.5%
3 $225.5K$246K
+9.1%
4 $274K$320K
+16.8%
5+ $396.3K$522.5K
+31.8%

Summary: Amherst housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 31.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Amherst
+11.8%
Amherst Township
+10.2%
Lorain
+4.8%
Brownhelm Township
-6.2%

Housing Supply in Amherst, OH

How many homes are available in Amherst, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3656+55.6%

Summary: The Amherst real estate market had 56 homes for sale in May 2024, a 55.6% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 810
+25.0%
3 1826
+44.4%
4 1019
+90.0%
5+ 01
+100.0%

Summary: The Amherst housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 44.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 90%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
914+55.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Amherst, expect to pay close to the asking price. 35.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in Amherst in May 2024, up by 55.6% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Amherst, OH

How long does it take to sell a home in Amherst, OH?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
43 Days20 Days-53.5%

Summary: Homes in Amherst had an average of 20 days on market in May 2024, down by 53.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Amherst are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 14 homes were sold in Amherst; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 43% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 12 Days Ago

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