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Housing in Alger

5 homes sold in Alger in the last year, at a typical $158K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Alger homes are listed.

Homes sold
5
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$158K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$96
Ohio $164
Paid vs. asking
93.7%
13% sold over asking
For sale now
1
September 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Alger home costs about $1,000 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Alger’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Alger’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Alger is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Alger

Four things worth knowing

1.3%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $158K home, about $2,110 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
26 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Alger.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Alger, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Alger. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Alger with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Alger

What do homes sell for in Alger, OH?

5 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $158K, $96 a square foot.

Is Alger a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 0 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.7% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Alger?

About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $158K home that’s near $2,110.

Where can I see homes for sale in Alger?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Alger’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Alger.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).