The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44046 sells for about $340,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $737 a month.
ZIP 44046 — Huntsburg
The housing market in 44046 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation consistent with rural Geauga County. Sales volume remains low due to the limited housing stock, and the market is driven by local buyers seeking single-family homes. Most metrics reflect a stable, slow-moving environment with little speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, families looking for space, and those who prefer a slower pace of life away from dense suburban or urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 16.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44046, Geauga County OH
Huntsburg Township is a rural community with low reported crime rates, generally safer than the regional average for Northeast Ohio.
The area is served by the Cardinal Local School District, which provides a rural educational setting with moderate performance ratings.
The area is primarily rural with standard risks for wind and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural and small-scale commercial activity, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed by Geauga County based on market value, with additional levies for local school districts and township services.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via state routes like US-322 to reach employment hubs in the Greater Cleveland or Geauga County areas.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks, wooded trails, and proximity to regional nature preserves in Geauga County.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small businesses, and service-sector employment within Geauga County.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation via state and county road networks.
Development is strictly controlled by township zoning, with a focus on maintaining the rural character of the area.
The Geauga County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Cardinal Local School District taxes and various township-level levies for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and lack of high-risk urban hazards.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 44046.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Natural waterway offering scenic views and limited recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.