Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Fostoria
44 pre-1940 homes closed in Fostoria in 2026 through November 9, 2026, 45.8% of every sale in town, at a median of $143,950. The comparison that matters is Fostoria itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Fostoria
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Fostoria closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $143,950 | $164,250 |
| Median price per square foot | $97 | $114 |
| Median days on market | 60 | 58 |
| Median year built | 1904 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 93% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 0% | |
| Active listings today | 13 | median asking $139,900 |
These homes cleared 12% under the Fostoria median. That gap is size, age and lot as much as the feature. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where this sits
ZIP codes with these sales: 44830. School districts serving Fostoria: Fostoria City School District, Lakota Local School District, Arcadia Local School District. All pre-1940 homes across Greater Toledo: Historic Homes Built Before 1940.
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Questions people ask
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Fostoria?
A median of $143,950 across 44 closings between January 1 and November 9, 2026, against $164,250 for all Fostoria closings. 93% closed under $300,000 and 0% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Fostoria?
Median 60 days from list to contract, against 58 for the town as a whole. 13 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $139,900.
How is "pre-1940 homes" defined here?
By the MLS record: year built 1940 or earlier. Not by a listing description, so the count is reproducible.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through November 9, 2026. Aggregates only.