Historic Homes Built Before 1940
1,972 pre-1940 homes closed across Greater Toledo in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 29% of every residential sale, at a median of $140,000. Defined by the MLS record, year built 1940 or earlier, not by a listing description. Here is what they sold for, how fast, where, and what is on the market today.
What do pre-1940 homes sell for versus the rest of the market?
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Greater Toledo closings |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales, Jan 1 to Sep 28, 2026 | 1,972 | 29% of the market |
| Median sale price | $140,000 | $216,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $104 | $144 |
| Median days on market | 45 | 40 |
| Median year built | 1916 | |
| Closed under 00,000 | 93% | |
| Closed at 00,000 or more | 1% | |
| Active listings today | 813 | median asking $129,000 |
These homes clear 35% under the market median, which says more about their size, age and location mix than about the feature. A feature never prices a house by itself. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where did pre-1940 homes sell in 2026?
| City | Closings | Median sale | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 960 | $92,750 | |
| Findlay | 97 | $202,000 | |
| Defiance | 46 | $156,175 | |
| Tiffin | 42 | $147,450 | |
| Fostoria | 41 | $150,000 | |
| Napoleon | 39 | $150,000 | |
| Bowling Green | 37 | $209,000 | |
| Bryan | 32 | $98,000 | |
| Maumee | 29 | $245,000 | Maumee guide |
| Oregon | 25 | $187,500 | |
| Perrysburg | 24 | $272,500 | Perrysburg guide |
| Swanton | 22 | $182,700 |
By ZIP code: 43612 (154), 43613 (126), 43609 (123), 43605 (110), 43608 (108), 45840 (97), 43606 (95), 43607 (81).
Cities with at least five closings. Mailing city, not municipal boundary. Towns with 25 or more closings link to their own page for this feature.
Looking for pre-1940 homes in Greater Toledo?
Tell me the towns and the budget and I will run the search on the MLS fields above, not on listing adjectives, and check the parcel record on anything you want to see. Call or text 419-540-8659, or tell me what you are looking for. Selling one? Ask what it would bring.
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Questions people ask about pre-1940 homes
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Greater Toledo?
The median 2026 sale was $140,000 across 1,972 closings through September 28, 2026, against $216,000 for every residential closing in the region. 93% closed under 00,000 and 1% at 00,000 or more.
Where are pre-1940 homes selling?
By mailing city this year: Toledo (960), Findlay (97), Defiance (46), Tiffin (42), Fostoria (41), Napoleon (39).
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell?
A median of 45 days from list to contract, against 40 for the whole market. Right now 813 are listed, at a median asking price of $129,000.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only. See every category at homes with, or browse by ZIP, county or school district.