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Housing in Waverly

53 homes sold in Waverly in the last year, at a typical $174K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Waverly homes are listed.

Homes sold
53
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$174K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$150
Ohio $164
Paid vs. asking
96.3%
11% sold over asking
For sale now
16
September 2026 · 4 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 0% of Waverly’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)

53 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

14 years of sales

More homes sell than most years, at 1.9 times the 2016 price

53 sales in the last year, against 76 in 2021 and a low of 1 in 2012. The typical sale went from $93K in 2016 to $174K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
0255075100$50K$100K$150K$200K2012: 1 sold, typical $79K’122013: 2 sold, typical $76K2014: 3 sold, typical $83K’142015: 17 sold, typical $99K2016: 47 sold, typical $93K’162017: 40 sold, typical $101K2018: 51 sold, typical $108K’182019: 51 sold, typical $115K2020: 57 sold, typical $128K’202021: 76 sold, typical $135K2022: 68 sold, typical $151K’222023: 46 sold, typical $159K2024: 43 sold, typical $177K’242025: 42 sold, typical $175KLast 12 months: 53 sold, typical $174KNow

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 the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Waverly are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 16% fewer homes come up for sale

We read every month of Waverly’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, 53 sales.

If you’re buying in Waverly

  • Shop in October. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (13% over asking).
  • Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.3% of the list price on average; 11% paid over.
  • You’ll usually have time. Only 21% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 59 days.
Best time to buy

Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars

June has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but July is the most competitive: 20% of July sales close over asking. October offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (13%). February has the least competition (11%) but only about 3 new listings.

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
02.557.51013%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 3 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 97 days to sellJFeb: 3 new listings a month, 11% sold over asking, 112 days to sellFMar: 5 new listings a month, 16% sold over asking, 84 days to sellMApr: 5 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 74 days to sellAMay: 6 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 83 days to sellMJun: 6 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 85 days to sellJJul: 6 new listings a month, 20% sold over asking, 70 days to sellJAug: 6 new listings a month, 19% sold over asking, 75 days to sellASep: 5 new listings a month, 17% sold over asking, 69 days to sellSOct: 5 new listings a month, 13% sold over asking, 87 days to sellONov: 5 new listings a month, 13% sold over asking, 88 days to sellNDec: 4 new listings a month, 15% sold over asking, 97 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Ohio

Waverly now2017–192021 peakOH now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price11%13%22%28%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days21%2%7%45%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price96.3%95.5%97.3%98.3%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract591017845
Supply

18 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 15 times the 2012 low (1), 16% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2016’s 32.

2012: 1 for sale’122013: 2 for sale2014: 8 for sale2015: 24 for sale’152016: 32 for sale2017: 20 for sale2018: 19 for sale’182019: 25 for sale2020: 24 for sale2021: 22 for sale’212022: 12 for sale2023: 8 for sale2024: 16 for sale’242025: 16 for saleLast 12 months: 18 for saleNow

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.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Waverly home costs about $1,027 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Waverly’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Waverly’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 Waverly is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Waverly

Six things worth knowing

6

New listings in June

The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 3.

Best time to buy
0.8%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $174K home, about $1,430 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
C+

Schools

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

Schools in Waverly
22 min

Typical commute

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

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

Chillicothe, Jackson and Wellston sell for less a square foot

The busier markets within 25 miles of Waverly, 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
Chillicothe271$203K$14026%41
Waverly53$174K$15011%59
Jackson40$209K$13818%51
Wellston40$155K$12425%47

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 Waverly

What do homes sell for in Waverly, OH?

53 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $174K, $150 a square foot.

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

A balanced market: 16 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.3% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Waverly?

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

How much are property taxes in Waverly?

About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $174K home that’s near $1,430.

Where can I see homes for sale in Waverly?

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

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).