Photo: Tysto · Public domain54 homes sold in Russells Point in the last year, at a typical $213K
Houses and condos split the market almost evenly. 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 Russells Point homes are listed.
Every place Russells Point homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Russells Point.
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42% of Russells Point’s sales are condos, at $77K more than a house
29 houses and 21 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 29 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $175OH $165
- Days to sell
- 85
- Sold over asking
- 28%
- Listings with a price cut
- 37%
typical sale · 21 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $255OH $172
- Days to sell
- 101
- Sold over asking
- 5%
- Listings with a price cut
- 33%
More homes sell than most years, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
54 sales in the last year, against 49 in 2017 and a low of 22 in 2012. The typical sale went from $88K in 2016 to $213K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 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 $200K buys in Russells Point
Check a listing against what Russells Point 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.
Bidding wars in Russells Point are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Russells Point’s home sales 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, 54 sales.
If you’re buying in Russells Point
- Shop in February. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (9% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.7% of the list price on average; 14% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 34% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 67 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 6 a month), and the most competition: 23% close over asking. February offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (9%). January has the least competition (7%) but only about 3 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Ohio
| Russells Point now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 14% | 8% | 43% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 34% | 5% | 28% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.7% | 94% | 99% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 67 | 103 | 48 | 45 |
18 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.8 times the 2024 low (6), 14% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 34.
Since 2019, houses are up 83%, condos 79%
A house typically sold for $154K in the year to May 2026 (29 sales), a condo for $232K (21).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Russells Point home costs about $1,302 a month
Price: Russells Point’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Russells Point’s 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Russells Point is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $213K home, about $2,280 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Russells Point, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Russells PointTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Russells Point.
Work & commuteCheck 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 hazardsLook 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.
Jackson Center, Bellefontaine, Taylor Creek Township, Anna and Wapakoneta sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Russells Point, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine | 238 | $242K | $161 | 25% | 61 |
| Wapakoneta | 108 | $225K | $154 | 32% | 37 |
| Russells Point | 54 | $213K | $219 | 14% | 67 |
| Taylor Creek Township | 42 | $342K | $162 | 14% | 75 |
| Chippewa Park | 34 | $284K | $233 | 14% | 63 |
| Jackson Center | 27 | $223K | $161 | 5% | 64 |
| Anna | 25 | $262K | $185 | 12% | 53 |
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 Russells Point
What do homes sell for in Russells Point, OH?
54 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $213K, $219 a square foot. Houses sold for about $154K, condos for about $232K in the year to May 2026.
Is Russells Point a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 17 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 3.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.7% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Russells Point?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Russells Point?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $213K home that’s near $2,280.
Where can I see homes for sale in Russells Point?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Russells Point’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Russells Point.
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).