Defiance, Ohio housing market
217 homes closed in Defiance in 2026 through September 28, 2026, median $190,000, with the middle half of sales between $149,900 and $260,000. 67 homes are on the market today against a pace of 24.1 closings a month, 2.8 months of supply, a seller's market by the usual six-month yardstick. Every number here is the MLS record, not an estimate.
What sold in Defiance in 2026, and for how much
| Measure | Defiance | All of Greater Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $190,000 | $216,000 |
| Middle half of sales (25th to 75th percentile) | $149,900 to $260,000 | |
| Median price per square foot | $134 | |
| Median days on market | 49 | 40 |
| Fastest and slowest quarter of sales | 29 and 74 days | |
| Sale price as % of original asking, median | 99.5% | |
| Sales that closed above asking | 32% | |
| New construction share of closings | 4% | |
| Median year built | 1970 | |
| Closed under 00,000 / at 00,000 or more | 83% / 1% |
Defiance runs 12% under the Greater Toledo median. A town median describes the town. If you own or want a specific house here, send me the address and I will pull the sales that actually apply.
What is on the market in Defiance right now
| Active listings | 67 | median asking $219,000 |
| Pending or contingent | 13 | under contract, not yet closed |
| Closing pace | 24.1 a month | 2026 average |
| Months of supply | 2.8 | active divided by pace |
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Defiance, piece by piece
County: Defiance County. ZIP codes: 43512 (217). School districts: Defiance City School District (4 of 5), Paulding Exempted Village School District (3.5 of 5).
By feature in Defiance: homes on an acre or more (51), ranch and single-story homes (139), historic homes built before 1940 (46).
Buying or selling in Defiance?
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Questions people ask about the Defiance market
What is the median home price in Defiance, Ohio?
$190,000 across 217 closings from January 1 to September 28, 2026. The middle half of sales ran $149,900 to $260,000. Greater Toledo as a whole ran $216,000.
Is Defiance a buyer's or seller's market right now?
67 homes are active and the town has been closing about 24.1 a month, which is 2.8 months of supply, a seller's market by the usual six-month yardstick. Sellers took a median 99.5% of their original asking price and 32% of sales closed above it.
How long does it take to sell a house in Defiance?
Median 49 days from list to contract in 2026. The fastest quarter of sales went in 29 days or less; the slowest quarter took 74 or more.
Which school districts serve Defiance?
Closings in Defiance this year fell in Defiance City School District (4 of 5 on the state report card), Paulding Exempted Village School District (3.5 of 5 on the state report card). The parcel record decides for a specific address.
Data: MLS closings, pendings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only; refreshed monthly.