Is Lake County, OH a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lake County, OH

How much do homes in Lake County, OH cost?

Median Sold Price

$225,000

$137/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$19,892(+9.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake County have sold for 9.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake County was $225,000 in October 2024, up 9.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $137.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $83.4K$125K
+49.8%
2 $150K$159.9K
+6.7%
3 $199.9K$214.1K
+7.1%
4 $300K$330.1K
+10.0%
5+ $332K$384K
+15.7%

Summary: Lake County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 49.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Ashtabula County
+15.6%
Lake County
+9.7%
Geauga County
+6.9%
Cuyahoga County
+5.3%

Housing Supply in Lake County, OH

How many homes are available in Lake County, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
841848+0.8%

Summary: The Lake County real estate market had 848 homes for sale in October 2024, a 0.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 123124
+0.8%
3 488482
-1.2%
4 179182
+1.7%
5+ 4957
+16.3%

Summary: The Lake County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
261237-9.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

117 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

83 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake County, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 237 homes were sold or pending in Lake County in October 2024, down by 9.2% month-over-month. Of the 237 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake County, OH

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
28 Days41 Days+42.8%

Summary: Homes in Lake County had an average of 41 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 42.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

125 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

87 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 237 homes were sold in Lake County; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 20 Days Ago

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