Real Estate Investing in Sherwood, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,746 • Defiance County

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Should you buy in Sherwood, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $171,946
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sherwood Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Ohio: Sherwood has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Sherwood is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Sherwood at $873/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Sherwood haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Defiance, OH

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Avg Home Value
$171,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Defiance, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Defiance, OH metro
0
Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Sherwood, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood, OH

What is the best play in Sherwood, OH?

For Sherwood, OH, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How much is rent in Sherwood, OH?

Sherwood, OH rentals go for roughly $873/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $172K acquisition costs.

How do home values compare in Sherwood, OH?

Homes in Sherwood, OH typically sell near $172K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Sherwood, OH?

Rental vacancy in Sherwood, OH is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is house hacking profitable in Sherwood, OH?

House hacking works a challenging in Sherwood, OH. Rents of $873/mo against $172K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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