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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Champaign County real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Champaign County is projected to be $331,750 for the month of February. January’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the county to be $295,000—up 34.7% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, state-level data pegged home values at $246,200 in Ohio for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $242,300 in February.
Champaign County had 31 new listings and 29 listings that went under contract in January, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 73—up 10.61% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in February.
Of those 73 active listings, 24.66% reduced their price in the month of January. The median listing price for homes in Champaign County grew 10.33% from December to January, bringing the current median listing price to $249,900. Based on projected data for February, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract rose year-over-year. In January 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 52 days, compared to 40 days in January 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this February.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Champaign County offers residents a welcoming, community‑oriented lifestyle with affordable living, abundant outdoor recreation, strong schools, and a supportive network of local businesses and services that make everyday life fulfilling.
Champaign County offers a distinctly rural yet connected feel compared with nearby metro options like Columbus and Dayton. Wide-open farmland surrounds small communities such as Urbana, Mechanicsburg, and St. Paris, creating a slower pace that still keeps you within reasonable reach of major employers and regional amenities.
Daily life centers on community. The historic downtown Urbana features local dining and events, with venues like Cafe Paradiso and Monument Square District drawing residents together. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Simon Kenton Trail, Kiser Lake State Park, and numerous township parks that provide fishing, biking, and weekend picnics. Families value local schools such as Urbana City Schools and Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools, and many residents engage with community programs through the Champaign Family YMCA.
Housing includes historic homes near downtown streets, newer subdivisions, and country properties with acreage. Sellers benefit from buyers who are actively seeking more space and a close-knit setting, while buyers find a range of price points compared with higher-cost neighboring markets.
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