33 homes sold in Saybrook-on-the-Lake in the last year, at a typical $211K
About one sale in 3 is a condo. 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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake homes are listed.
Every place Saybrook-on-the-Lake homes are listed, in one stop
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39% of Saybrook-on-the-Lake’s sales are condos, at $42K more than a house
17 houses and 11 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 17 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $171OH $165
- Days to sell
- 71
- Sold over asking
- 29%
- Listings with a price cut
- 34%
typical sale · 11 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $214OH $172
- Days to sell
- 80
- Sold over asking
- 0%
- Listings with a price cut
- 12%
More homes sell than most years, at twice the 2017 price
33 sales in the last year, against 32 in 2018 and a low of 18 in 2013. The typical sale went from $109K in 2017 to $211K.
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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake
Check a listing against what Saybrook-on-the-Lake 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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake are back to pre-pandemic levels, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Saybrook-on-the-Lake’s home sales since 2013 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, 33 sales.
If you’re buying in Saybrook-on-the-Lake
- Shop in August. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (20% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.2% of the list price on average; 13% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 28% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 65 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 5 a month), but July is the most competitive: 33% of July sales close over asking. August offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (20%). January has the least competition (0%) but only about 1 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Ohio
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 13% | 10% | 43% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 28% | 31% | 47% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.2% | 93.5% | 98.8% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 65 | 103 | 42 | 45 |
22 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 4 times the 2023 low (6) and 64% more than in 2017–19.
Since 2019, houses are up 61%, condos 63%
A house typically sold for $215K in the year to May 2026 (17 sales), a condo for $257K (11).
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 2013 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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake home costs about $1,304 a month
Price: Saybrook-on-the-Lake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Saybrook-on-the-Lake’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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 1.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $211K home, about $2,440 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Saybrook-on-the-Lake, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Saybrook-on-the-LakeTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Saybrook-on-the-Lake.
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.
Ashtabula, Geneva, Edgewood, North Madison and Jefferson sell for less a square foot; Geneva-on-the-Lake for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Saybrook-on-the-Lake, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula | 195 | $143K | $114 | 28% | 43 |
| North Madison | 105 | $191K | $152 | 40% | 32 |
| Geneva | 73 | $190K | $142 | 34% | 41 |
| Edgewood | 49 | $176K | $138 | 44% | 48 |
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake | 33 | $211K | $200 | 13% | 65 |
| Jefferson | 31 | $214K | $146 | 28% | 36 |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | 22 | $278K | $266 | 12% | 39 |
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 Saybrook-on-the-Lake
What do homes sell for in Saybrook-on-the-Lake, OH?
33 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $211K, $200 a square foot. Houses sold for about $215K, condos for about $257K in the year to May 2026.
Is Saybrook-on-the-Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 22 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 4.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $211K home that’s near $2,440.
Where can I see homes for sale in Saybrook-on-the-Lake?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Saybrook-on-the-Lake’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Saybrook-on-the-Lake.
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).