St Bernard Housing Market Update: Prices Dip as Sales Slow
St Bernard, OH – March 24, 2026 – Home prices softened in February as sales slowed and listings lingered longer, while inventory remains limited.
The housing market in St Bernard is entering the spring season with noticeably slower momentum compared with a year ago. Recent data points to fewer closings, longer selling times, and modest price softness.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price in February 2026: $193K, down 26% year over year.
- Only 2 homes sold in February, compared to 6 a year ago.
- Homes averaged 119 days on market, nearly double last year.
- Typical home value around $193K, down about 1% over the past year.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin, the February median sale price was about $192,500, with homes selling at roughly 97% of list price. The extended 119-day average on market suggests buyers are moving more deliberately and may have additional room to negotiate compared with early 2025.
Zillow’s latest figures show the typical home value near $192,840 through the end of 2025, reflecting modest year-over-year softness rather than a steep decline. While prices have not collapsed, the sharp drop in monthly sales volume highlights a significant slowdown in transaction activity.
Inventory remains limited, but fewer completed sales combined with longer marketing times indicate a shift toward a more balanced environment. Sellers may need to price strategically and prepare homes carefully to attract serious offers.
What’s for sale
- A two-bedroom condo in the Chalet community listed near $92K, marketed as an investment property with a tenant in place.
- A single-family home on Vine Street recently listed around $350K, representing the higher end of the local range.
- Multiple resale homes remain active across varied price points, with some sellers adjusting expectations.
Overall, St Bernard remains one of the more affordable pockets in Hamilton County. However, the combination of slower sales, extended days on market, and price sensitivity suggests a calmer spring market than last year. Buyers appear to be taking more time, while sellers face longer timelines to secure a contract.
As the season progresses, pricing discipline and realistic expectations are likely to shape outcomes on both sides of the transaction.
Sources
- https://www.redfin.com/city/17766/OH/St-Bernard/housing-market
- https://www.zillow.com/home-values/26901/saint-bernard-oh/
- https://www.exprealty.com/st-bernard-oh-real-estate/4525-vine
- https://www.realty.com/home-listings/1048226716/4900-Chalet-Drive-812-St-Bernard-OH-45217
- https://www.homes.com/saint-bernard-oh/houses-for-sale/