The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45889 sells for about $342,973, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,008 a month.
ZIP 45889 — Van Buren
The 45889 housing market remains stable with high owner-occupancy and limited inventory, driving steady price appreciation. While affordability is a factor, the area's strong school district and proximity to Findlay's employment hubs continue to attract family buyers. Market conditions are characterized by low turnover and consistent demand for single-family homes.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers seeking a quiet, suburban-rural lifestyle with access to the amenities and employment opportunities of nearby Findlay.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 4.1% — 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 5.3%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45889, Hancock County, OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Van Buren Local School District, which maintains a strong reputation within Hancock County for academic performance.
The region is primarily inland with low wildfire risk, though localized flooding near the Blanchard River remains a consideration for specific parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Findlay's industrial and corporate base, with steady residential demand in the Van Buren village area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Hancock County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage.
Residents primarily commute by car to Findlay, which serves as the regional employment hub, typically via I-75.
The area features local community parks and proximity to larger recreational facilities in Findlay, including golf courses and trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and a very low renter share, with most housing stock being owner-occupied single-family homes.
The economy is closely tied to the broader Hancock County industrial and manufacturing base, with significant employment in Findlay.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation, with I-75 providing the primary north-south corridor.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion on the periphery of Van Buren village.
Parcels are subject to Van Buren Local School District levies and standard county-wide tax districts.
Standard property insurance market with typical Midwestern hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 45889.
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.
Provides hiking trails and outdoor recreation space.
Serves as a natural landmark and recreational corridor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.