May 2017 was a strong month for home sales throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana with increases in the number of home sales from four to almost seven percent.

May 2017 was also a record-setting month in Cincinnati with the average sale price reaching $199,421. In Northern Kentucky, the average home sale price was $182,783 – the highest since September 2016. In Dayton, Ohio, the May 2017 average sale price was 4% better than last May. Southeast Indiana had a 4.0% increase in average sale price at $161,340.

Not increasing in all regions are the number of homes for sale – which still remain low. In Cincinnati the number of homes for sale is down 24.98% as compared to inventory from May 2016. In Northern Kentucky the inventory of new listings for sale in May 2017 was the highest since June 2016 – 950 homes. However, in that region the total number of homes for sale still remains low with only 1,726 properties. In Dayton, Ohio, there were 2,172 new listings added for sale in that region in May 2017 – which was up from 2,108 new listings in May 2016.

The real estate market remains strong – homes in good condition many times are selling quickly – some with multiple offers. Mortgage interest rates are still low. Look at homes for sale.

Here are the May 2017 home sales statistics:

Cincinnati May 2017 Home Sales

May 2017 vs May 2016

• 4.05% Increase in home sales (2,695 homes vs 2,590 homes)
• 7.05% Increase in sales volume ($537,439,239 vs $502,052,134)
• 2.88% Increase in average sale price ($199,421 vs $193,843)
• 1.19% Increase in median sale price ($160,000 vs $157,000)

January – May 2017 vs January – May 2016

• .96% Increase in home sales (9,872 homes vs 9,778 homes)
• 7.74% Increase in sales volume ($1,912,894,430 vs $1,775,446,351)
• 6.71% Increase in average sale price ($193,770 vs $181,580)
• 6.90% Increase in median sale price ($155,000 vs $145,000)

Source: Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, Home Sales Report, May 2017

Dayton, Ohio May 2017 Home Sales

May 2017 vs May 2016

• 4.03% Increase in home sales (1,626 homes vs 1,563 homes)
• 8.07% Increase in sales volume ($256,075,029 vs $236,944,693)
• 3.89% Increase in average sale price ($157,488 vs $151,595)
• .71% Increase in median sale price ($133,950 vs $133,000)

January – May 2017 vs January – May 2016

• 4.48% Increase in home sales (6,023 homes vs 5,765 homes)
• 12.32% Increase in sales volume ($907,874,053 vs $808,282,267)
• 7.51% Increase in average sale price ($150,735 vs $140,205)
• 6.61% Increase in median sale price ($129,000 vs $121,000)

Source: Dayton Area Board of Realtors, Home Sales Report, May 2017

Northern Kentucky May 2017 Home Sales

May 2017 vs May 2016

• 6.61% Increase in home sales (742 homes vs 696 homes)
• 11.38% Increase in sales volume ($135,625,702 vs $121,771,783)
• 4.47% Increase in average sale price ($182,783 vs $174,959)
• 2.81% Increase in median sale price ($155,500 vs $151,250)

January – May 2017 vs January – May 2016

• 6.62% Increase in home sales (2,771 homes vs 2,599 homes)
• 10.35% Increase in sales volume ($479,594,468 vs $434,621,789)
• 3.50% Increase in average sale price ($173,076 vs $167,226)
• 2.74% Increase in median sale price ($150,000 vs $146,000)

Source: Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors, Home Sales Report, May 2017

Southeastern Indiana May 2017 Home Sales

May 2017 vs May 2016

• 6.5% Increase in home sales (132 homes vs 124 homes)
• 10.7% Increase in sales volume ($21,296,838 vs $19,238,573)
• 4.0% Increase in average sale price ($161,340 vs $155,150)
• 2.0% Decrease in median sale price ($136,500 vs $139,347)

January – May 2017 vs January – May 2016

• 6.4% Increase in home sales (456 homes vs 429 homes)
• 10.3% Increase in sales volume ($68,570,499 vs $62,159,900)
• 3.8% Increase in average sale price ($150,374 vs $144,895)
• 0% Increase in median sale price ($135,000 vs $135,000)

Source: Rick McMillin VP/Sales Manager of Sibcy Cline Harrison, Southeastern Indiana Home Sales Report, May 2017