The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43445 sells for about $185,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.86% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 43445 — Martin
The housing market in 43445 remains stable with modest price appreciation and consistent demand. Inventory levels are balanced, and the market is driven by local employment stability rather than speculative investment. Buyers are finding a competitive but manageable environment.
This area is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing options and a quiet, suburban-to-rural lifestyle. It is less attractive to those requiring high-density urban amenities or extensive public transit access.
Median prices moved up 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 6.7% — 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 5.4%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 43445, Sandusky 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.
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with regional averages for similar-sized municipalities in Ohio. Local law enforcement reports stable trends with property crime remaining the primary focus.
Schools serving the area are part of local districts that generally meet state standards, with performance varying by specific building. The area is served by public school systems that provide standard K-12 education.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and regional service sectors. Infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining existing highway corridors and supporting local industrial parks.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on appraised market value. Tax rates include levies for local school districts, municipal services, and county-wide operations, with standard homestead exemptions available for owner-occupants.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional highway networks connecting to nearby employment hubs. Public transit options are limited, typical of the surrounding rural-suburban landscape.
The area features local community parks, walking trails, and access to regional outdoor recreation areas. Shopping and dining options are concentrated in the central business district and along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and stable vacancy rates. Most rental inventory consists of single-family homes and small multi-family complexes, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Major employers include regional medical centers and industrial manufacturing facilities.
The area is served by major state routes providing connectivity to larger regional cities. Infrastructure is primarily road-based with no significant public transit rail or bus systems.
Development planning is focused on infill projects and the expansion of local industrial capacity. No major large-scale master-planned communities are currently under construction.
The county appraisal district conducts triennial reappraisals to ensure property values reflect current market conditions. Assessments are subject to state-mandated equalization factors.
Parcels are subject to levies from the local school district, county government, and township or municipal authorities. No significant MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters. Standard coverage for wind and fire is readily available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
- Dave & Buster's Toledo4.119 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.219 mi
- Fleitz Pumpkin Farm4.76.5 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.417.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese419.6 mi
- Huntington Center4.613.1 mi
- The Stranahan4.618 mi
- Glass City Center4.413 mi
- Fifth Third Field4.713.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.916.9 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78 mi
- Imagination Station4.712.9 mi
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area4.87 mi
- Cullen Park4.412.5 mi
- National Museum of the Great Lakes4.812.2 mi
- Toledo Museum of Art4.814.4 mi
- Imagination Station4.712.9 mi
- National Museum of the Great Lakes4.812.2 mi
- Millbury Classic Cars and Trucks Museum4.99.6 mi
- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums4.818.5 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78 mi
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area4.87 mi
- Glass City Metropark4.812.4 mi
- Cullen Park4.412.5 mi
- The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark4.712.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Toledo Beach4.518.2 mi
- Meinke Marina-West4.66 mi
- Paradise Acres Campgrounds and Marina4.611.9 mi
- Magee East Marina & Campground4.58.9 mi
- Turtle Creek Marina & Campground LLC4.89.7 mi
- Eagle's Landing Golf Club4.29.6 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course4.58 mi
- Detwiler Park Golf Course3.512.3 mi
- Sugar Creek Golf Course4.17.3 mi
- Meijer4.19.7 mi
- Fleitz Pumpkin Farm4.76.5 mi
- Toledo Food Market412.2 mi
- Dollar General4.210.1 mi
- Great Eastern Shopping Plaza3.79.9 mi
- Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport4.425.8 mi
- Toledo Hospital4.416.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields and walking paths.
Provides opportunities for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.