Lima Housing Market Report March 2025•Allen County, Ohio

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Housing Prices in Lima, OH

How much do homes in Lima, OH cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lima, OH a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lima is a Seller's Market

Difference Since March 2024

Since last year, Lima has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Lima is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$179,992$123/SqFt
+$13,592
+8.2%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lima have sold for 8.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lima was $179,992 in March 2025, up 8.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $123.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Perry Township
+29.4%
Shawnee Township
+13.5%
American Township
+8.3%
Lima
+8.2%
Fort Shawnee
+1.9%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$49.2K$71K
+44.2%
2$100K$137.7K
+37.8%
3$168K$175.3K
+4.4%
4$223K$255K
+14.3%
5$222.5K$277.1K
+24.6%

Summary: Lima housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +44.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +37.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +14.3%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +24.6%.

How does Lima, OH compare with other places?

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Lima, OH

Housing supply in Lima, OH

How many homes are available in Lima, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
267Last MonthMar 2025
2392 months agoFeb 2025
+11.7 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Lima real estate market had 267 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 11.7 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
51Last MonthMar 2025
462 months agoFeb 2025
+10.9 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
165
-16.7%
24144
+7.3%
3108126
+16.7%
46973
+5.8%
51519
+26.7%

Summary: Lima housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -16.7%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +7.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +16.7%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +5.8%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +26.7%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lima, OH cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price14 Homes

At Asking Price11 Homes

Under Asking Price26 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lima, you may be able to get a good deal. 51% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 51 homes were sold or pending in Lima in March 2025, up by 10.9% month-over-month. Of the 51 sold homes, 51% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lima, OH

How long does it take to sell a home in Lima, OH?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days31 Homes

30 – 90 Days9 Homes

Over 90 Days9 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Lima are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2025, 51 homes were sold in Lima; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
45 DaysThis YearMar 2025
62 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-27.9 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Lima had an average listing age of 45 days in Mar 2025, down by 27.9% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from West Central Association of REALTORS MLS, Western Regional Information Systems and Technology Inc., Northwest Ohio Real Estate Information Systems, and Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

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