Cleveland
Housing Market
Median sale price $257,500, down 2.0% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 61 days, 83 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 11.1 months of supply — heavy by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark. Prices are down 2.0% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 89.7% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Prices — heavy supply keeps the pressure on sellers; softening is the path of least resistance.
- Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
Derived from current Cleveland data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
One inventory number hides four different markets
Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.
The read on Cleveland
The median sale price across Cleveland currently stands at $257,500, down 2.0% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $229 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 61 days. Sellers are capturing 89.7% of their original asking price on average.
There are 83 active listings on the market, with 10 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 11.1 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 96 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Cleveland is 32 of 100 — soft market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 21, 2026.
Where the market is heading
Daily active vs pending · White County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in Cleveland right now.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Neighborhoods on the move
| Paradise ValleyCleveland | $124K | ▲ -13% |
| Paradise ValleyCleveland | $124K | ▼ 13% |
| Mountain ShadowsCleveland | $97K | 32 |
| Paradise ValleyCleveland | $124K | 12 |
| Brookside CampgroundCleveland | $50K | 6 |
| Spring CrestCleveland | $428K | 4 |
| ElkmontCleveland | $176K | 3 |
| Mountain ShadowsCleveland | $97K | 28 days |
| The Cottages at Jackson HeightsCleveland | $274K | 47 days |
| Paradise ValleyCleveland | $124K | 85 days |
Cleveland ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in Cleveland right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Cleveland — the Momentum Score reads 32/100 with 11.1 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is Cleveland becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Cleveland is $257,500, down 2.0% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 89.7% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in Cleveland?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Paradise Valley (-13%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which Cleveland neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Mountain Shadows (28 days); The Cottages at Jackson Heights (47 days); Paradise Valley (85 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 61 days.
Cleveland housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in Cleveland right now?
As of September 21, 2026, the Cleveland housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $257,500 (down 2.0% year over year), 83 homes are for sale against 96 sales in the last 12 months, which is 11.1 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 61 days.
How much is a house in Cleveland?
The median home sold for $257,500 in Cleveland over the last 12 months, about $229 per square foot; asking prices on the 83 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Cleveland?
By the numbers, sellers in Cleveland are getting 89.7% of asking price and going under contract in about 61 days with 11.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the Cleveland housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Cleveland median sale prices are down 2.0% year over year, inventory stands at 11.1 months of supply. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in Cleveland?
The median sale price in Cleveland is currently $257,500, down 2.0% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 21, 2026.
Is Cleveland a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. Cleveland scores 32 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 11.1 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in Cleveland?
The typical home in Cleveland goes under contract in about 61 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in Cleveland?
There are approximately 83 active listings in Cleveland as of September 21, 2026.
Are home prices in Cleveland rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 2.0% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across Cleveland. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.