🏡 Dayton Housing Market Update: November 2025
Sales Ease Seasonally While Prices Continue to Rise
As we moved deeper into fall, the Dayton housing market showed a familiar seasonal pattern in November — slower sales activity paired with continued price strength. According to the latest data from Dayton REALTORS®, buyer demand softened modestly, but home values remained firmly on an upward trajectory.
📉 Fewer Sales, Stable Dollar Volume
November recorded 1,049 closed sales, down 6.8% compared to November 2024. Despite fewer transactions, the total dollar volume reached $312 million, essentially flat year-over-year.
This balance between fewer sales and steady volume highlights an important trend: homes are selling for more, even as activity slows.
💰 Prices Continue to Appreciate
Home values remained strong throughout November:
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Average sale price: $297,596 (+7.5%)
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Median sale price: $259,900 (+4%)
These gains reinforce what we’ve seen all year — Dayton remains a market where homeownership continues to build equity, even amid changing market conditions.
🏠 Inventory Grows, Market Becomes More Balanced
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New listings: 1,169 (down 2.7% from last year)
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Active inventory: 2,518 homes available
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Months of supply: 2.4 months, up from 1.9 months last November
While still firmly a seller’s market, the increase in inventory and supply suggests a slight shift toward balance, offering buyers a bit more breathing room than earlier in the year.
What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
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Sellers: Prices remain strong, and homes continue to sell close to list price. Proper pricing and presentation still matter greatly.
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Buyers: Increased inventory and a more balanced pace provide opportunity — especially for those prepared and working with a local expert.
As we approach the close of 2025, the Dayton market reflects stability, sustainability, and long-term value rather than the extremes seen in recent years.