The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44064 sells for about $320,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 44064 — Montville
The housing market in 44064 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural residential area. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains quiet with limited sales activity. Buyers in this area are primarily looking for long-term residential stability rather than investment-grade appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle and families looking for larger lot sizes, as it lacks the density and transit access preferred by urban commuters or short-term rental investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 8.6% — 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 6.3%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 44064, Geauga County OH
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Geauga County educational system, generally reflecting rural district performance standards.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal heavy snow and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is generally low in the higher-elevation portions of Montville.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential enclave with minimal new commercial infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed by Geauga County based on market value; the area is subject to local school district levies and township-specific millage rates.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in the greater Cleveland or Geauga County areas via state routes.
The area features rural parkland and access to natural spaces typical of the Geauga County landscape, with limited commercial shopping districts within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs rather than high-density investor activity.
The local economy is largely driven by small-scale agriculture, local services, and commuting to larger employment centers in Geauga County and the Cleveland metro area.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural Montville area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Geauga County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to township taxes and the local school district levy, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area, which may impact response times for emergency services.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form, detailing known material defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 44064 profile.
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.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).