Fostoria, Ohio housing market
96 homes closed in Fostoria in 2026 through November 9, 2026, median $164,250, with the middle half of sales between $127,500 and $225,000. At the November 9, 2026 export, 21 homes were on the market against a pace of 8.7 closings a month, 2.4 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 Fostoria in 2026, and for how much
| Measure | Fostoria | All of Greater Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $164,250 | $215,000 |
| Year over year, January 1 to Nov 9 | 2025: $148,950 on 106 closings. 2026: $164,250 on 96, +10.3% | |
| Middle half of sales (25th to 75th percentile) | $127,500 to $225,000 | |
| Median price per square foot | $114 | |
| Median days on market | 58 | 47 |
| Fastest and slowest quarter of sales | 35 and 93 days | |
| Sale price as % of original asking, median | 97.8% | |
| Sales that closed above asking | 31% | |
| New construction share of closings | 0% | |
| Median year built | 1951 | |
| Closed under $300,000 / at $500,000 or more | 90% / 0% |
Fostoria runs 24% 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 Fostoria right now
| Active listings | 21 | median asking $184,900 |
| Pending or contingent | 16 | under contract, not yet closed |
| Closing pace | 8.7 a month | 2026 average |
| Months of supply | 2.4 | active divided by pace |
Counts, not listings. The licensed listing feed is coming; until then the inventory is described in aggregate only.
Fostoria, piece by piece
County: Seneca County. ZIP codes: 44830 (96). School districts: Fostoria City School District (2.5 of 5), Lakota Local School District (3.5 of 5), Arcadia Local School District (4 of 5), Hopewell-Loudon Local School District (4 of 5).
By feature in Fostoria: ranch and single-story homes (45), historic homes built before 1940 (44).
Buying or selling in Fostoria?
Tell me the street and the budget and I will run the comparables that apply to that house, not the town average. Call or text 419-540-8659, tell me what you are looking for, or ask what yours would bring.
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Questions people ask about the Fostoria market
What is the median home price in Fostoria, Ohio?
$164,250 across 96 closings from January 1 to November 9, 2026. The middle half of sales ran $127,500 to $225,000. Greater Toledo as a whole ran $215,000.
Is Fostoria a buyer's or seller's market right now?
21 homes are active and the town has been closing about 8.7 a month, which is 2.4 months of supply, a seller's market by the usual six-month yardstick. Sellers took a median 97.8% of their original asking price and 31% of sales closed above it.
How long does it take to sell a house in Fostoria?
Median 58 days from list to contract in 2026. The fastest quarter of sales went in 35 days or less; the slowest quarter took 93 or more.
Which school districts serve Fostoria?
Closings in Fostoria this year fell in Fostoria City School District (2.5 of 5 on the state report card), Lakota Local School District (3.5 of 5 on the state report card), Arcadia Local School District (4 of 5 on the state report card), Hopewell-Loudon Local School District (4 of 5 on the state report card). The parcel record decides for a specific address.
How much do condos cost in Fostoria versus houses?
Condos sold for a median $135,000 on 7 closings in 2026 through November 9, 2026; single-family homes for $165,000 on 89. The condo usually carries an association fee the house does not, so compare the monthly cost, not only the price.
Is Fostoria in a flood zone?
2 of the 131 homes that sold this year or are listed now in Fostoria (2%) sit inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area, the 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain where a federally backed mortgage requires flood insurance. The flood map is drawn by the parcel, so check the specific address on FEMA's Map Service Center before you write an offer. Mapped November 10, 2026.
Are home prices in Fostoria going up or down this year?
Up: the median home that closed in Fostoria between January 1 and November 9, 2026 sold for $164,250 on 96 sales, against $148,950 on 106 sales over the same dates in 2025, +10.3%. Medians move with what sold as much as with what homes are worth, so a shift of a few percent is noise; a shift of ten is a market.
Data: MLS closings, pendings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through November 9, 2026. Aggregates only; refreshed monthly.