Is It a Good Time to Buy a House in Highland County Ohio?

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If you're considering buying a home in Highland County, you're probably asking one central question: is now actually a good time to buy? The honest answer depends on a few key factors — current pricing trends, how much inventory is available, and how competitive homes are once they hit the market.

Highland County has settled into a more balanced pace compared to the historic activity seen from 2020 through 2022. That doesn't mean it's easy for buyers, though. Inventory remains limited in many areas, which means desirable homes — especially well-priced, well-maintained ones — can still attract multiple interested buyers. Understanding the average price per square foot in areas like Hillsboro can help you judge whether a listing is priced fairly or on the higher end for its size and condition.

For first-time home buyers, this market rewards preparation. Getting pre-approved before you start touring homes, clearly understanding your budget, and being ready to move quickly on the right property all make a real difference. For move-up buyers or those relocating to Highland County, timing your purchase around inventory patterns — often stronger in spring and summer — can open up more options.

Ready to see what's currently available?

Search Highland County homes for sale above. Interest rates also continue to play a role in monthly affordability, which is why working with a knowledgeable local lender alongside your real estate agent matters. Pricing trends can shift within just a few weeks, so relying on outdated national headlines rather than up-to-date local data can lead to missed opportunities or unrealistic expectations.

Bryan and Rene Vance help buyers cut through the noise with honest, straightforward guidance — no pressure, just clear answers so you can decide what's right for you and your family.

📞 Call or text Bryan: 937-776-3405 📞 Call or text Rene: 937-205-6513 🌐 VanceTeamRealtors.com 🌐 VanceHomeExperts.com

Active Properties
Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
6526 Lilly Road 3 2 N/A $449,900 Unknown 0 days
700 E Main Street 2 1 1,092 $187,500 $171 1 day
3245 Harriet Road 2 1 2,034 $375,000 $184 1 day
6051 Blue Ribbon Road 2 1 N/A $169,900 Unknown 2 days
8125 W Prospect Road 3 2 1,687 $525,000 $311 2 days
6552 Fascination Way 3 2 1,088 $269,000 $247 4 days
112 S Glenn Street 3 1 N/A $85,000 Unknown 5 days
4944 Us Rt 62 4 3 2,424 $455,000 $187 6 days
110 Uhrig Street 3 1 1,032 $199,000 $192 6 days
225 N Broadway Street 3 1 1,142 $220,000 $192 6 days
12801 Us Rt 62 3 2 1,012 $230,000 $227 6 days
5421 Muhlbach Road 3 1 2,840 $219,000 $77 6 days
300 Park Avenue 4 3 2,719 $289,500 $106 7 days
3733 S Baker Road 4 3 1,288 $499,900 $388 7 days
933 N High Street 3 2 2,481 $199,900 $80 9 days
115 Willetsvile Pike N/A N/A 2,933 $255,000 $86 10 days
303 W Pleasant Street 2 1 1,360 $195,000 $143 13 days
6153 Mad River Road 3 2 1,296 $290,000 $223 14 days
4037 S Baker Road 4 3 3,136 $550,000 $175 14 days
6081 Panhandle Road 2 2 1,670 $569,900 $341 14 days
337 E Main Street 2 1 1,264 $174,900 $138 20 days
2006 Buford Bardwell Road 3 4 N/A $639,000 Unknown 22 days
Main Street N/A N/A N/A $90,000 Unknown 22 days
200 N High Street N/A N/A 6,412 $329,000 $51 23 days
Us Rt 50 N/A N/A N/A $200,000 Unknown 23 days
193 Muntz Street N/A N/A N/A $389,000 Unknown 23 days
60 Maple Street 3 2 N/A $223,900 Unknown 29 days
1061 Richardson Road N/A N/A N/A $289,000 Unknown 29 days
150 N Fairfield Street 3 1 1,355 $129,900 $95 29 days
4405 Anderson Road 4 3 2,232 $999,000 $447 33 days
111 Greystone Drive 6 2 1,040 $209,900 $201 34 days
15290 St Rt 124 3 1 2,084 $149,900 $71 34 days
100 Homestead Avenue N/A N/A N/A $600,000 Unknown 35 days
101 Chariss Avenue N/A N/A 2,304 $590,000 $256 35 days
224 S East Street 2 1 1,032 $140,000 $135 35 days
Harriet Road N/A N/A N/A $176,000 Unknown 36 days
1026 Jefferson Street N/A N/A 6,000 $279,000 $46 36 days
109 Elizabeth Drive 3 2 1,884 $299,900 $159 40 days
11849 Maple Trail 2 2 N/A $279,000 Unknown 41 days
3654 Concord Road 3 3 2,365 $674,900 $285 41 days
12938 Sabina Road 3 2 1,792 $385,000 $214 46 days
104 Main Street 4 4 3,868 $100,000 $25 46 days
909 St Rt 321 2 1 N/A $210,000 Unknown 47 days
254 John Street 3 1 1,248 $194,000 $155 52 days
323 N Main Street 2 3 N/A $349,000 Unknown 53 days
225 Edgewood Avenue 3 1 1,172 $69,900 $59 55 days
10630 Jones Road 4 2 2,738 $425,000 $155 56 days
5009 St Rt 138 1 1 768 $149,000 $194 58 days
440 N Main Street N/A N/A N/A $75,000 Unknown 61 days
1287 Parr Road 2 1 673 $499,900 $742 62 days
Average: 3.0 2.1 2,400 $342,936 $193 261 days
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Properties Under Contract
Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
280 Bayless Avenue 3 2 1,244 $272,000 $218 12 days
Sinking Springs Road N/A N/A N/A $84,500 Unknown 13 days
6861 Gibler Road 4 2 2,189 $399,900 $182 14 days
342 Johnson Street 2 1 1,128 $164,900 $146 14 days
6844 Carper Lane 3 2 2,256 $399,900 $177 19 days
9810 St Rt 73 N/A N/A N/A $150,000 Unknown 19 days
114 Meadow Lane 3 2 1,456 $275,000 $188 23 days
11740 St Rt 753 3 3 1,808 $419,000 $231 26 days
6730 St Rt 134 5 2 1,812 $315,000 $173 27 days
335 North Street 3 1 1,216 $19,900 $16 27 days
700 E Main Street 2 2 1,092 $210,000 $192 27 days
724 N Washington Street 4 3 2,176 $250,000 $114 28 days
247 Park Avenue 3 2 1,200 $215,000 $179 30 days
530 Short Street 2 1 962 $70,000 $72 33 days
440 S Elm Street 2 1 960 $154,900 $161 36 days
4032 St Rt 73 4 2 1,566 $250,000 $159 37 days
2501 Harriett Road 3 2 1,456 N/A Unknown 42 days
230 Freiberg Avenue 2 1 962 $174,900 $181 44 days
204 N Sycamore Street 3 2 982 $149,500 $152 45 days
700 E Main Street 2 2 1,092 $190,000 $173 47 days
330 Macy Lane 3 2 N/A $224,000 Unknown 49 days
231 Edgewood Avenue 3 1 1,172 $69,900 $59 55 days
7900 Patton Road 3 3 4,964 $850,000 $171 57 days
6462 Dawson Road 3 2 1,080 $179,000 $165 57 days
333 S Main Street 5 5 4,176 $385,000 $92 57 days
345 W Main Street 3 1 2,475 $319,900 $129 58 days
240 N Sycamore Street 3 2 1,296 $218,900 $168 61 days
5804 Fishermans Wharf Road 2 2 1,922 $299,900 $156 68 days
3277 St Rt 73 3 2 1,270 $135,000 $106 72 days
6740 Fenner Road 3 1 1,232 $240,000 $194 75 days
8967 St Rt 138 5 3 1,960 $335,000 $170 76 days
10920 Cinderella Drive N/A 1 N/A $25,000 Unknown 82 days
11650 Butler Road 4 3 2,052 $750,000 $365 89 days
725 Barker Road 4 3 2,822 N/A Unknown 89 days
130 Westover Drive 5 5 4,549 $535,000 $117 89 days
6977 Prouty Drive 3 3 2,316 $509,000 $219 93 days
7052 W Highland Trail N/A N/A N/A $117,500 Unknown 120 days
6551 Wizard Of Oz Way N/A N/A N/A $45,000 Unknown 123 days
134 Beekin Drive 3 2 1,624 $325,000 $200 124 days
118 W Pleasant Street 2 1 975 $154,900 $158 133 days
6711 Golden Doubloon Lane N/A N/A N/A $37,500 Unknown 146 days
10818 North Shore Drive 3 1 N/A $159,500 Unknown 171 days
415 S Sycamore Street 4 2 1,748 $49,500 $28 174 days
264 E Beech Street N/A N/A N/A $57,000 Unknown 181 days
10551 Lois Lane N/A N/A N/A $35,500 Unknown 183 days
332 W Walnut Street 5 3 2,955 $169,000 $57 240 days
2 Duncanson Road 3 2 1,948 $429,900 $220 244 days
1 Duncanson Road 3 2 1,440 $319,900 $222 355 days
6101 St Rt 247 N/A N/A N/A $289,000 Unknown 400 days
Lafayette Street N/A N/A N/A $15,000 Unknown 413 days
Average: 3.1 2.1 1,816 $226,259 $151 137 days
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Sold Properties
Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Sold Price Cost per ft2 DOM Sold Date
9304 Morrow Road 3 3 2,346 N/A $495,000 $210 60 days 10/6/26
6965 Muskie Drive 2 2 1,760 $310,000 $290,000 $164 65 days 10/5/26
7012 St Rt 124 2 1 1,239 $189,999 $190,919 $154 69 days 10/5/26
13455 St Rt 28 2 1 640 $69,900 $69,000 $107 46 days 9/30/26
8350 St Rt 73 3 4 2,456 $699,900 $660,000 $268 67 days 9/30/26
5271 Powell Road 4 1 1,829 $215,000 $210,000 $114 141 days 9/30/26
1324 Northwoods Drive 4 5 3,924 $579,000 $555,000 $141 208 days 9/30/26
218 N Washington Street 3 2 3,228 $269,000 $245,000 $75 28 days 9/29/26
4263 St Rt 73 4 3 1,792 $269,000 $269,000 $150 59 days 9/28/26
552 Dunlap Lane 3 1 1,040 $159,900 $151,500 $145 75 days 9/28/26
109 S Glenn Street 2 2 1,410 $199,000 $203,000 $143 37 days 9/24/26
139 S Glenn Street 2 1 736 $179,900 $174,000 $236 56 days 9/24/26
5955 St Rt 138 3 2 2,006 $324,900 $310,000 $154 44 days 9/23/26
103 Hickory Hills Drive 2 2 1,222 $165,000 $120,000 $98 44 days 9/22/26
14703 Brier Hill Road N/A N/A N/A $695,000 $630,000 Unknown 143 days 9/21/26
100 Tanglewood Drive 3 2 2,049 $369,900 $360,000 $175 21 days 9/18/26
12770 Mcconnell Road 3 2 1,647 $339,900 $339,900 $206 65 days 9/18/26
606 Jefferson Street 4 2 2,430 $225,000 $217,000 $89 54 days 9/16/26
5455 St Rt 247 5 4 5,300 $729,000 $625,000 $117 138 days 9/16/26
222 John Street 3 2 N/A $279,900 $254,000 Unknown 235 days 9/16/26
12381 St Rt 28 2 1 1,056 $309,000 $300,000 $284 101 days 9/15/26
12841 Centerfield Road 3 2 2,145 $249,900 $250,000 $116 132 days 9/15/26
428 Spring Street 2 1 1,380 $129,900 $125,000 $90 133 days 9/14/26
137 E Main Street 3 1 N/A $199,000 $190,100 Unknown 191 days 9/14/26
8525 Dunham Road N/A N/A N/A $400,000 $350,000 Unknown 25 days 9/11/26
1145 Northview Drive 2 1 930 $135,000 $135,000 $145 51 days 9/11/26
6139 Mad River Road 3 2 1,412 $292,000 $292,000 $206 40 days 9/9/26
Average: 2.9 2.0 1,912 $295,703 $296,682 $156 86 days
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