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Housing in Jefferson Township

189 homes sold in Jefferson Township in the last year, at a typical $232K

Redfin reports Jefferson Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 45822, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Jefferson Township homes are listed.

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Homes sold
189
ZIP 45822 · October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$232K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$165
Ohio $164
Paid vs. asking
97.3%
23% sold over asking
For sale now
40
September 2026 · 17 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months · ZIP 45822

Houses are 95% of Jefferson Township’s sales, at a typical $222K (year to May 2026)

189 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

Houses$222K

typical sale · 184 sold in the year to May 2026

Per square foot
$160OH $165
Days to sell
42
Sold over asking
23%
Fewer sales

Condos: 6 sold, typical $319K

Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.

14 years of sales

Fewer homes sell than before 2022, at twice the 2016 price

189 sales in the last year, against 277 in 2021 and a low of 177 in 2012. The typical sale went from $117K in 2016 to $232K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
075150225300$75K$150K$225K$300K2012: 177 sold, typical $106K’122013: 237 sold, typical $97K2014: 257 sold, typical $112K’142015: 245 sold, typical $109K2016: 257 sold, typical $117K’162017: 238 sold, typical $125K2018: 251 sold, typical $140K’182019: 230 sold, typical $142K2020: 252 sold, typical $148K’202021: 277 sold, typical $164K2022: 230 sold, typical $175K’222023: 218 sold, typical $195K2024: 189 sold, typical $208K’242025: 205 sold, typical $222KLast 12 months: 189 sold, typical $232KNow

Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 45822, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.

What your budget buys

What $250K buys in Jefferson Township

Houseat $160 a sq ft, year to May 2026
The same money in Ohioat $165 a sq ft, year to May 2026

Is this asking price fair?

Check a listing against what Jefferson Township homes sold for

Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.

What the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Jefferson Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 60% fewer homes come up for sale

We read every month of home sales in ZIP 45822 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 189 sales.

If you’re buying in Jefferson Township

  • Shop in April. It brings about 22 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (19% over asking).
  • Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.3% of the list price on average; 23% paid over.
  • Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Best time to buy

Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars

August has the most new listings (about 25 a month), but September is the most competitive: 25% of September sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (19%). February has the least competition (14%).

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
07.51522.53013%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 16 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 81 days to sellJFeb: 16 new listings a month, 14% sold over asking, 79 days to sellFMar: 19 new listings a month, 16% sold over asking, 82 days to sellMApr: 22 new listings a month, 19% sold over asking, 77 days to sellAMay: 24 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 72 days to sellMJun: 25 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 66 days to sellJJul: 25 new listings a month, 23% sold over asking, 63 days to sellJAug: 25 new listings a month, 25% sold over asking, 62 days to sellASep: 24 new listings a month, 25% sold over asking, 64 days to sellSOct: 22 new listings a month, 22% sold over asking, 67 days to sellONov: 20 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 69 days to sellNDec: 17 new listings a month, 18% sold over asking, 69 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Ohio as a whole

Jefferson Township now2017–192021 peakOH now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price23%15%28%28%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days46%3%11%45%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price97.3%95.1%98.1%98.3%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract42785545
Supply

38 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 60% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 154.

2012: 154 for sale’122013: 139 for sale2014: 138 for sale2015: 138 for sale’152016: 104 for sale2017: 99 for sale2018: 96 for sale’182019: 89 for sale2020: 64 for sale2021: 48 for sale’212022: 35 for sale2023: 33 for sale2024: 38 for sale’242025: 36 for saleLast 12 months: 38 for saleNow
Prices by type

Since 2019, houses are up 56%, condos 103%

A house typically sold for $222K in the year to May 2026 (184 sales), a condo for $319K (7).

$100K$200K$300K$400K2013201520172019202120232025NowHouses 2013: $96K, 221 salesHouses 2014: $113K, 236 salesHouses 2015: $109K, 231 salesHouses 2016: $119K, 236 salesHouses 2017: $127K, 221 salesHouses 2018: $139K, 230 salesHouses 2019: $142K, 196 salesHouses 2020: $152K, 223 salesHouses 2021: $167K, 247 salesHouses 2022: $174K, 206 salesHouses 2023: $198K, 202 salesHouses 2024: $208K, 177 salesHouses 2025: $218K, 195 salesHouses last 12 months: $222K, 184 salesHouses $222KCondos 2013: $136K, 12 salesCondos 2014: $99K, 15 salesCondos 2015: $118K, 12 salesCondos 2016: $121K, 16 salesCondos 2017: $113K, 15 salesCondos 2018: $134K, 20 salesCondos 2019: $157K, 25 salesCondos 2020: $146K, 26 salesCondos 2021: $131K, 23 salesCondos 2022: $174K, 17 salesCondos 2023: $200K, 10 salesCondos 2024: $223K, 8 salesCondos 2025: $318K, 7 salesCondos last 12 months: $319K, 7 salesCondos $319K

Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.

Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 45822, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Jefferson Township home costs about $1,438 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Jefferson Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Jefferson Township’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Jefferson Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Jefferson Township

Six things worth knowing

25

New listings in August

The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 16.

Best time to buy
1.2%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $232K home, about $2,730 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B

Schools

The schools grade for Jefferson Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Jefferson Township
19 min

Typical commute

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

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.

Nearby markets · last 12 months

St. Marys, Spencerville and Wapakoneta sell for less a square foot

The busier markets within 25 miles of Jefferson Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.

SoldTypical sale$/sq ftOver askingDays to sell
Jefferson Township (ZIP 45822)189$232K$16523%42
Celina126$228K$16326%44
Wapakoneta108$225K$15432%37
St. Marys103$195K$14726%61
Coldwater26$268K$16221%58
Spencerville22$123K$9127%60
New Bremen22$290K$17422%44

Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.

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Questions about buying a home in Jefferson Township

What do homes sell for in Jefferson Township, OH?

189 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $232K, $165 a square foot.

Is Jefferson Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 40 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 17 sold, about 2.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.3% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Jefferson Township?

August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.

How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township?

About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $232K home that’s near $2,730.

Where can I see homes for sale in Jefferson Township?

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

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 45822, which takes in Jefferson Township and the area around it (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).