Photo: Nyttend · Public domain98 homes sold in Washington Township in the last year, at a typical $297K
Redfin reports Washington Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 45171, which takes in Washington 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 Washington Township homes are listed.
Every place Washington Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 99% of Washington Township’s sales, at a typical $299K
98 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 97 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $181OH $165
- Days to sell
- 69
- Sold over asking
- 27%
More homes sell than most years, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
98 sales in the last year, against 109 in 2025 and a low of 61 in 2012. The typical sale went from $137K in 2016 to $297K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 45171, which takes in Washington 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.
What $300K buys in Washington Township
Check a listing against what Washington 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.
Bidding wars in Washington Township are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 45171 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 May 2026, 98 sales.
If you’re buying in Washington Township
- Shop in October. It brings about 10 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (16% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.1% of the list price on average; 27% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 36% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 70 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 13 a month), but May is the most competitive: 24% of May sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (17%). November has the least competition (15%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Ohio as a whole
| Washington Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 27% | 14% | 30% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 36% | 30% | 57% | 47% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 27% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.1% | 95.8% | 98.1% | 98.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 70 | 95 | 64 | 43 |
36 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2023 low (19), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2012’s 64.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 45171, which takes in Washington Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Washington Township home costs about $1,739 a month
Price: Washington Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Washington Township’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Washington Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $297K home, about $2,280 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Washington Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Washington TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Washington Township.
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.
Georgetown, Williamsburg and Batavia Township sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Washington Township, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (ZIP 45171) | 98 | $297K | $181 | 27% | 70 |
| Batavia Township | 80 | $325K | $172 | 11% | 47 |
| Mount Orab | 65 | $287K | $177 | 26% | 69 |
| Lake Waynoka | 55 | $366K | $205 | 25% | 84 |
| Georgetown | 55 | $196K | $150 | 25% | 66 |
| Williamsburg | 41 | $256K | $165 | 49% | 69 |
| Lake Lorelei | 26 | $346K | $197 | 23% | 63 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Washington Township
What do homes sell for in Washington Township, OH?
98 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $297K, $181 a square foot.
Is Washington Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 54 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 6 sold, about 9 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Washington Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Washington Township?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $297K home that’s near $2,280.
Where can I see homes for sale in Washington Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Washington Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Washington Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 45171, which takes in Washington 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).