The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43408 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 43408 — Clay Center
The housing market in 43408 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment and affordability, though limited sales volume reflects a tight supply environment. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply are based on current active listing data.
This ZIP is ideal for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town environment. It is well-suited for those who work in the local manufacturing or agricultural sectors and prefer a slower pace of life.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% 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 4.8% · poverty 9.2% — 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 5.4%/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 43408, Ohio
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 Bellevue area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a stable presence, and the area is considered safe relative to larger urban centers in Ohio.
The area is served by Bellevue City Schools, which generally maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and extracurricular engagement. Schools in the district are characterized by a community-focused approach and moderate class sizes.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Sandusky River. Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect standard Midwestern weather-related risk profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and proximity to regional logistics hubs. Development is steady, focusing on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-to-medium business expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Residents primarily commute by car, with easy access to State Route 20 and State Route 4 connecting to larger employment hubs like Sandusky and Fremont. Public transit options are extremely limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential.
The area features local parks such as Bellevue Reservoir Park, offering fishing and walking trails. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the downtown district, providing essential services and local eateries.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from local workers. There is minimal short-term rental presence, with most units serving long-term residents.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services. Major employers include local industrial plants and the regional school district.
The area relies on highway connectivity via US-20 and SR-4. There is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance.
The Sandusky County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance is generally affordable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is standard for the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43408 profile.
- Dave & Buster's Toledo4.116.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.216.2 mi
- Fleitz Pumpkin Farm4.76.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.319.7 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.415.3 mi
- Huntington Center4.610.8 mi
- The Stranahan4.615.1 mi
- Doyt L. Perry Stadium4.518.6 mi
- Glass City Center4.410.8 mi
- Fifth Third Field4.710.8 mi
- Toledo Zoo4.612.1 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78 mi
- Toledo Museum of Art4.812.1 mi
- Imagination Station4.710.7 mi
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area4.810 mi
- Toledo Museum of Art4.812.1 mi
- Imagination Station4.710.7 mi
- National Museum of the Great Lakes4.810.2 mi
- Millbury Classic Cars and Trucks Museum4.96.5 mi
- Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums4.819.5 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park4.78 mi
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area4.810 mi
- Glass City Metropark4.810.2 mi
- Cullen Park4.411.3 mi
- The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark4.710.2 mi
- Safe Harbor Toledo Beach4.518.4 mi
- Meinke Marina-West4.67.9 mi
- Paradise Acres Campgrounds and Marina4.614.9 mi
- Magee East Marina & Campground4.512 mi
- Turtle Creek Marina & Campground LLC4.812.8 mi
- Eagle's Landing Golf Club4.28.9 mi
- Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course4.58.2 mi
- Detwiler Park Golf Course3.510.9 mi
- Crosswinds Golf Club & Driving Range3.910.1 mi
- Sugar Creek Golf Course4.17.6 mi
- Meijer4.311.8 mi
- Meijer4.17.3 mi
- Fleitz Pumpkin Farm4.76.2 mi
- Kohl's4.312.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.4 mi
- Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport4.422.9 mi
- Toledo Hospital4.414.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Offers fishing, walking trails, and outdoor recreation space.
A significant local attraction showcasing railroad history.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.