Real Estate Investing in Put in Bay, Ohio (43456)

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Ottawa County • Population: 749 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 43456 (Put in Bay, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 80.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 36.8 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $440,672
Avg Monthly Rent $999
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $98,750
% Renters 4.7%

Market Analysis: 43456 Put in Bay

From an investor standpoint, ZIP 43456 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $441K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 43456 clocks in at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

ZIP 43456's metrics run below Ottawa County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

From a cash-flow lens, 749 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 43456 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Put in Bay:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.5× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $999/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Toledo, OH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
30 days
Average time to sell
Fast
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Toledo, OH metro data
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Property Strategy for 43456

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
2.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+6.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$153,952/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $359,952 $1,110 2.2% +6.9% $179,976
3BR $495,348 $1,330 1.9% +6.6% $165,116
4BR $615,808 $1,700 2.0% +5.6% $153,952

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$462K$408K$354K$301K$247K$193KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 43456 Compare?

Metric 43456 Put in Bay Toledo, OH Ohio
Home Value $440,672 $440,672 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 4.3% 4.3% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $999 $999 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.8% 1.8% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.3%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Toledo, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
41%
Days Pending
0/2
30 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $440,672
Monthly Rent $999
Price-to-Rent 36.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.7%
Cap Rate 1.8%
5-Year IRR 6.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
80.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 43456

Population: 749

💰 Median Household Income
$98,750
This area
$98,750
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
4.7%
This area
4.7%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.4%
This area
5.4%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
43.1%
This area
43.1%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.8 years
This area
50.8 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
80.2%
This area
80.2%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.1%
Asian 2.7%
Other/Mixed 1.5%
Black/African American 0.7%
👶 Under 18
13.5%
This area
13.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.3%
This area
19.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 43456

B Avg School Grade
2 Schools
18.0:1 Avg Class Size
$45,508 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Put-In-Bay High School

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
27 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$45,508 Per Student
C+ Average

Put-In-Bay Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
45 Students
👨‍🏫
22.5:1 Class Size
💰
$45,508 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
Sandusky Career Center
81 students · 14.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OH a landlord-friendly state?

Landlord-friendliness in Put in Bay, OH is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Put in Bay, OH?

Tenant demand in Put in Bay, OH is solid. The local workforce $999/mo rents across most rental classes.

What strategy should investors use in Put in Bay, OH?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Put in Bay, OH best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $441K price point.

What does house hacking look like in Put in Bay, OH?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Put in Bay, OH reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How much is rent in Put in Bay, OH?

Rents in Put in Bay, OH run near $999/mo. Compared with median home prices of $441K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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