Photo: Larry Pieniazek, Lar (commons) or User:Lar (primary) · CC BY-SA 4.0114 homes sold in Wellington Township in the last year, at a typical $270K
Redfin reports Wellington Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 44090, which takes in Wellington 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 Wellington Township homes are listed.
Every place Wellington Township 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 Wellington Township.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Houses are 96% of Wellington Township’s sales, at a typical $272K (year to May 2026)
114 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 101 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $167OH $165
- Days to sell
- 39
- Sold over asking
- 30%
Condos: 1 sold, typical $198K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
114 sales in the last year, against 140 in 2021 and a low of 80 in 2012. The typical sale went from $133K in 2016 to $270K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 44090, which takes in Wellington 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 $250K buys in Wellington Township
Check a listing against what Wellington 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 Wellington Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 43% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 44090 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, 114 sales.
If you’re buying in Wellington Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 12 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (24% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.3% of the list price on average; 33% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 15 a month), but August is the most competitive: 30% of August sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (24%). February has the least competition (22%) but only about 8 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Ohio as a whole
| Wellington Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 33% | 20% | 37% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 52% | 34% | 52% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.3% | 96.8% | 99.2% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 36 | 59 | 39 | 45 |
20 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.3 times the 2023 low (15), 43% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 78.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 44090, which takes in Wellington 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.
Owning the typical Wellington Township home costs about $1,692 a month
Price: Wellington Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Wellington Township’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Wellington Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 8.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $270K home, about $3,410 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Wellington Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Wellington TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Wellington 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.
Wellington, Pheasant Run, Oberlin and New London sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Wellington 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Township (ZIP 44090) | 114 | $270K | $169 | 33% | 36 |
| Oberlin | 69 | $248K | $153 | 20% | 58 |
| Wellington | 60 | $213K | $144 | 39% | 41 |
| LaGrange | 36 | $318K | $167 | 28% | 37 |
| New London | 34 | $169K | $104 | 21% | 50 |
| Cinnamon Lake | 31 | $282K | $178 | 20% | 63 |
| Pheasant Run | 21 | $191K | $139 | 19% | 46 |
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.
Post your home to Wellington Township, free
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Questions about buying a home in Wellington Township
What do homes sell for in Wellington Township, OH?
114 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $270K, $169 a square foot.
Is Wellington Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 22 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 9 sold, about 2.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Wellington Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Wellington Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $270K home that’s near $3,410.
Where can I see homes for sale in Wellington Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Wellington Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Wellington Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 44090, which takes in Wellington 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).