The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43456 sells for about $439,900, or $554 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $827 a month.
ZIP 43456 — Put-in-Bay
The 43456 housing market remains stable, driven by high demand for seasonal and lakefront properties in the Lakeside-Marblehead area. While inventory is tight and prices have appreciated, the market is tempered by the seasonal nature of the local economy and the high cost of property insurance. Buyers are primarily focused on lifestyle-oriented purchases, maintaining steady transaction volume despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for vacation-home buyers, retirees, and seasonal residents who prioritize lakefront access and a resort-style lifestyle over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 8.7% · poverty 22.5% — a mixed stability 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 8.1%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43456, Ottawa 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 Lakeside-Marblehead area are generally low, consistent with small, seasonal resort communities in Ottawa County.
The area is served by the Danbury Local School District, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and small class sizes.
The ZIP code is highly exposed to Lake Erie shoreline erosion, flooding, and high-wind events, which significantly influence property insurance premiums and availability.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by seasonal tourism and the Lake Erie recreation industry, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are administered by the Ottawa County Auditor based on triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals, with rates determined by local levies and school district requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to Port Clinton or Sandusky for employment; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
The area is a premier destination for boating, fishing, and lakefront recreation, featuring the Lakeside Chautauqua community, numerous marinas, and proximity to East Harbor State Park.
The rental market is heavily skewed toward seasonal and short-term vacation rentals, creating tight supply for year-round residents and upward pressure on rents.
The economy is dominated by the tourism, hospitality, and marine services sectors, with significant reliance on seasonal visitors to the Lake Erie islands and shoreline.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; the area relies on ferry services for connectivity to the Lake Erie islands.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the historic character of the Lakeside and Marblehead communities.
The Ottawa County Auditor oversees property assessments, conducting reappraisals every six years and updates every three years to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and various county-wide special districts for health, senior services, and emergency management.
Property insurance costs are elevated due to the high risk of wind damage and shoreline flooding associated with Lake Erie proximity.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Cedar Point4.513.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Sandusky4.218.4 mi
- Cedar Point Shores4.213.4 mi
- The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon)49.9 mi
- Ghostly Manor Thrill Center4.517.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill419.1 mi
- Ghostly Manor Thrill Center4.517.2 mi
- Gideon Owen Wine Company4.28.4 mi
- Catawba Island Club4.75.9 mi
- The Brick House4.411.2 mi
- African Safari Wildlife Park4.39.2 mi
- East Harbor State Park4.67.4 mi
- Kelleys Island Ferry4.69.1 mi
- Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society4.89.9 mi
- Catawba Island State Park4.65.6 mi
- Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society4.89.9 mi
- Port Clinton Lighthouse4.611 mi
- Merry-Go-Round Museum4.814.8 mi
- Liberty Aviation Museum4.810 mi
- Maritime Museum of Sandusky4.614.7 mi
- Catawba Island Club4.75.9 mi
- Bay Point Resort and Marina4.310.8 mi
- Sandusky Yacht Club4.714.5 mi
- Paradise Acres Campgrounds and Marina4.613.8 mi
- Magee East Marina & Campground4.516.3 mi
- Bergman Orchards4.69.6 mi
- Bassett's Hardware & City Market4.510.7 mi
- Harbor Light Landing4.49.9 mi
- Knoll Crest Shopping Center4.49 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic gated community known for its cultural programming, recreation, and lakefront access.
Features extensive beaches, camping, and hiking trails on the shores of Lake Erie.
One of the most iconic and photographed lighthouses on the Great Lakes.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.