The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 44826 sells for about $282,400, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,265 a month.
ZIP 44826 — Collins
The housing market in 44826 is characterized by very low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural area. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Buyers are primarily locals or those seeking rural residential properties.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, who are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 12.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 3.7% — 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 6.9%/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 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 44826, Huron 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 rural areas of Huron County are generally low compared to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Western Reserve Local School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Ohio context.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Vermilion River; wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and proximity to manufacturing hubs in nearby Sandusky and Lorain counties, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Huron County based on market value; the area is subject to standard Ohio school district and county levies with no major special district surcharges.
Residents typically commute by car to employment centers in Norwalk, Sandusky, or the outer suburbs of Cleveland, with commute times averaging 30-40 minutes.
The area offers rural outdoor recreation including access to local parks, fishing in the Vermilion River, and proximity to regional golf courses and small-town shopping in Wakeman.
The rental market is limited, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-sector jobs supporting the surrounding rural communities.
Transportation is entirely car-dependent, relying on state routes like SR 60 and US 20 for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Huron County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting reappraisals every six years with triennial updates.
Parcels are subject to Western Reserve Local School District taxes and standard Huron County general fund levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard rural environment, though wind and hail coverage remain standard considerations.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 44826.
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.
- Cedar Point4.519.3 mi
- Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Sandusky4.312.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Sandusky4.214.9 mi
- Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark - Sandusky, OH4.212.4 mi
- Cedar Point Shores4.219.7 mi
- Summit Motorsports Park4.83.1 mi
- Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts4.112.6 mi
- Lorain County Fair4.514.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill414.2 mi
- Ghostly Manor Thrill Center4.516.1 mi
- Nickel Plate Beach ( Huron, OH )4.510.7 mi
- Hillcrest Orchards4.511.9 mi
- Huron Harbor Lighthouse4.711.3 mi
- Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow4.812.9 mi
- UEC Theatre 84.36.4 mi
- Merry-Go-Round Museum4.818.6 mi
- Vermilion Lighthouse4.713.8 mi
- Allen Memorial Art Museum4.714.4 mi
- Edison Birthplace Association Inc.4.77.2 mi
- Maritime Museum of Sandusky4.618.6 mi
- Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts4.112.6 mi
- Riverview RV Park and Marina3.913.8 mi
- Sandusky Yacht Club4.718.7 mi
- Cranberry Creek Marina: Bait and Tackle4.79.5 mi
- Battery Park Marina4.518.6 mi
- Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts4.112.6 mi
- Thunderbird Hills Golf Course / Bar North4.59.8 mi
- Eagle Creek Golf Club - Norwalk, OH4.57.1 mi
- Echo Valley Golf Club4.612.2 mi
- Sawmill Creek Golf Club4.212.8 mi
- Burnham Orchards4.74.2 mi
- Quarry Hill Orchards - Berlin Heights, OH4.86.4 mi
- Rural King4.59 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Provides opportunities for fishing and nature observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.