Chillicothe Housing Market Holds Seller Lean as Inventory Tightens
Chillicothe, OH – March 16, 2026 – Inventory remains relatively tight with homes moving faster year over year, while prices show mixed signals.
Chillicothe’s housing market continues to lean toward sellers as the spring season approaches, with relatively tight inventory and steady buyer activity across Ross County.
Top takeaways
- About 123 active listings with 52 pending sales as of February 2026.
- Homes average roughly 56 days on market, faster than a year ago.
- Median listing price around $247K, flat year over year.
- Redfin reports January median sale prices near $170K, down year over year.
Market snapshot
Realtor.com data for February 2026 shows 123 active listings in the 45601 area, with inventory down by nine homes compared to last year. Properties are going under contract in about 56 days on average, an improvement from roughly 77 days a year earlier. The median listing price is approximately $247,000, unchanged from last year.
At the same time, Redfin reports that in January 2026 the median sale price in Chillicothe was about $170,000, representing an 11% year-over-year decline. The gap between listing and closed-sale metrics suggests some price sensitivity among buyers, even as overall supply remains limited.
Zillow’s late-January data indicates roughly 136 homes for sale, reinforcing the picture of constrained inventory heading into spring.
What’s for sale
Current listings range from entry-level single-family homes under $200K to higher-priced rural properties and larger homes on acreage. Move-in-ready homes in established neighborhoods appear to attract quicker interest, while properties needing updates are tending to sit longer and may see price adjustments.
For buyers, selection remains modest but steady. For sellers, realistic pricing and property condition continue to play a key role in how quickly a home moves.
With regional reports showing central Ohio broadly in seller-market territory, Chillicothe’s performance will likely hinge on new listings coming online this spring and whether mortgage rates stabilize enough to draw fence-sitters back into the market.
Are you seeing more for-sale signs or faster contracts in your neighborhood this month?
Sources
https://sell123.com/real-estate-market-update-45601
https://www.redfin.com/city/3688/OH/Chillicothe/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/48792/chillicothe-oh/
https://columbusrealtors.com/news/central-ohio-housing-report—february-2026