April 2025 Cincinnati Real Estate Market Update: Listings Surge, Prices Rise, and Buyers Move Fast

Spring has officially arrived in the Cincinnati real estate market—and the stats are as lively as the front porches. Whether you're a homeowner thinking of selling or a buyer searching for the perfect patio, the April 2025 numbers reveal a market that's heating up faster than a black car in the Kroger parking lot.

Let’s take a look at what’s really going on behind those “For Sale” signs.

📊 April 2025 Cincinnati Market Snapshot (4-County Area)

• Median Sold Price: $300,000 (↑ 5.3%)
  

• Units Sold: 1,565 (↑ 1.0%)
  

• Total Sold Volume: $564,942,312 (↑ 7.1%)
  

• New Listings: 2,253 (↑ 5.7%)
  

• Active Inventory: 2,111 (↑ 39.2%)
  

• Median Days on Market: 4 days (↑ 33.3%)
  

🏡 Buyers: The Buffet is Back—but the Line’s Still Moving

Buyers, let’s start with the good news: inventory is finally climbing. With active listings up nearly 40%, you're no longer forced to choose between a former rental with “character” and a flip with 12 shades of gray paint.

More choices? Yes. More time? Not really. Homes are still selling in a median of just 4 days, up from 3 last year but still fast enough to ruin a perfectly planned weekend of “thinking it over.”

Prices also rose again—median price is up 5.3% to $300,000—so waiting it out could mean paying more. If you’re serious about buying this spring, get your financing in order and pack your running shoes.

🏠 Sellers: Still Your Market—But the Competition’s Coming

Sellers, you’re in a strong position. Sales volume is up 7.1%, homes are still moving quickly, and buyers remain motivated. But the window of dominance might be slowly narrowing: new listings rose 5.7%, and inventory shot up 39.2% compared to last April.

This means you’ll need to market smartly. Well-staged, move-in-ready homes are still winning bidding wars. But overpriced or under-prepped listings? Not so much. Think: professional photos, fresh landscaping, and maybe not listing the basement couch as a “bonus room.”

🔑 April 2025 Real Estate Takeaways

For Buyers:
✔️ Inventory is up—finally!
✔️ Prices are still climbing—don’t delay
✔️ Homes are moving fast—be ready to write that offer

For Sellers:
✔️ Your home’s value is holding strong
✔️ More listings = more competition
✔️ Preparation is everything in this quick-paced market

💬 Let’s Make Your Move This Spring

Whether you're buying, selling, or just want a clearer picture of where things stand, I'm here to help. Let’s talk about how these trends affect your goals—and how we can make this market work for you.

📞 Text, call, or email—I’d love to connect.