If you live in Tuscarawas County and you’re wondering whether now is a good time to buy or sell, the best place to start is with the actual numbers. This update looks at residential sales from January 1 through February 17, 2026, and compares them to the same period in 2025, using MLS data for Tuscarawas County only.

Quick answer: What changed since last year?

For Jan 1–Feb 17 in Tuscarawas County (residential, sold):

• 2025: 69 homes sold, median sale price $195,000, median 34 days on market.​
• 2026: 71 homes sold, median sale price $199,900, median 44 days on market.​

In plain language:

• The number of sales is almost the same, even slightly higher this year (69 → 71).
• The typical sale price has ticked up from $195,000 to about $199,900.
• Homes are taking a bit longer to sell on the median (34 → 44 days), but they are still moving within a month and a half.
• here is the shorter overview

How busy is the market right now?

One of the first questions I get is: “Is the market slowing down in Tuscarawas, or are homes still selling?” The early‑year numbers show a steady, active market: 71 solds in 2026 vs. 69 in 2025 for the same January–February window.

Zooming out, over the last 360 days in Tuscarawas County there were 808 closed residential sales, with an average sale price of $237,378, an average 67 days to close, and about a 77% odds of selling for listings that hit the market. That tells us that beyond just this short window, Tuscarawas has been running as a fairly active market where most well‑positioned listings do sell within roughly two months.​

For you as a homeowner, this means:

• Buyers are still out there and writing offers.
• The market is not in a freeze—it’s functioning, just more data‑driven and realistic than the peak frenzy years.

What’s happening with prices?

Another big question is: “Are prices going up or down in Tuscarawas County?” Looking at median sale prices year over year for the same period:

• 2025 median sale price: $195,000.​
• 2026 median sale price: $199,900.​

That’s a modest increase of around 2–3% in the typical sold price. It’s not a huge spike, but it does show that buyers are still willing to pay slightly more for the right homes: good condition, realistic pricing, and solid locations in places like New Philadelphia, Dover, and the surrounding communities.

Key takeaways:

• This is not a “crash” story—prices are nudging up, not down.
• The market is rewarding homes that are well‑presented and priced in line with today’s buyers, not yesterday’s wish prices.

How fast are homes selling?

“How long will it take my home to sell?” is a question I hear all the time. The median days on market gives us a clean answer:

• 2025: median 34 days on market.​
• 2026: median 44 days on market.​

So homes are taking about a week and a half longer to sell on the median this year. That’s still a very reasonable timeframe:

• Well‑priced homes in good shape are typically going under contract in six weeks or less.
• Listings that start too high or need a lot of work are the ones that tend to sit beyond those median numbers.

For you, that means you don’t need a Day‑1 bidding war to have a successful sale—but you do need a smart pricing and presentation plan.

How much inventory is on the market?

To understand your options as a buyer or seller, you also need to know how many homes you’re competing with. In this same timeframe, the MLS shows 81 active residential listings in Tuscarawas County, with a median list price of about $239,900.​

What that means:

• Buyers have choices, but the market is not flooded—81 active listings is a manageable level of inventory for the county.​
• Ask prices (around $239,900 on the median) sit above recent sold medians ($199,900), which means some homes may still need to adjust to meet buyer expectations.​
• As a seller, your pricing should be anchored to what’s actually selling, not just what other people are asking.

What does this mean if you’re thinking of selling?

If you own a home in Tuscarawas County, here’s how I’d read these numbers as your local Realtor:

• The market is steady, with similar sales counts and slightly higher prices than last year.
• Median sale prices are up, which is good news for sellers who position their homes correctly.
• Median DOM is still in a healthy range; patience plus a solid strategy beats chasing the market with repeated price cuts.

The homeowners who win in this environment are the ones who:

• Price based on recent solds, not just list prices.
• Invest a bit in presentation—repairs, cleaning, photos, and marketing.
• Understand that serious buyers are out there, but they are comparing options carefully.

Tuscarawas County Market Snapshot – Jan 1 to Feb 17, 2026

• Homes sold: 71 (vs. 69 in the same period in 2025).
• Median sale price: $199,900 (vs. $195,000 last year).
• Median days on market: 44 days (vs. 34 days last year).
• Active listings: 81 homes on the market, with a median list price of about $239,900.​
• Last 360 days: 808 sales, $237,378 average sale price, 67 days average time to close, ~77% odds of selling.​

Quick takeaway: Tuscarawas County is seeing similar activity to last year, with slightly higher prices and a bit more time on market—still a solid environment for both serious sellers and serious buyers.

Friendly next step: Let’s put these numbers to work for your address

If you’re in Tuscarawas County and you’re wondering what this January–February 2026 market update means for your home, I’d be happy to walk through it with you one‑on‑one. I’m Matthias Sterzer, The German Realtor® with Kaufman Realty, and I specialize in turning this kind of data into clear guidance for local homeowners.

Reach out if you’d like to:

• See how your home stacks up against the most recent Tuscarawas sales.
• Get a realistic price range based on today’s buyers and today’s numbers.
• Talk through whether it makes sense to list now or wait for a different season.

No pressure—just straight numbers and honest advice so you can make the best decision for you and your family