Real Estate Investing in Osgood, Ohio (45351)

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Darke County • Population: 384 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 45351 (Osgood, OH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 26.6 — 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $287,306
Avg Monthly Rent $900
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $91,875
% Renters 19.7%

Market Analysis: 45351 Osgood

ZIP 45351 in Osgood, OH carries a robust set of headwinds. Home values near $287K and rents of $900/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 45351 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Regionally, 45351 sits on the difficult end of the OH spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A resilient renter share of 20% in 45351 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategically, 45351 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Osgood:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $900/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Greenville, OH Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
13.2%
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 Greenville, OH metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$299K$265K$231K$196K$162K$128KJan 2015Oct 2020Jul 2026

📊 How Does 45351 Compare?

Metric 45351 Osgood Greenville, OH Ohio
Home Value $287,306 $287,306 N/A $237,530
5-Year CAGR 7.7% 7.7% N/A 7.4%
Avg Rent $900 $900 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.4% 2.4% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.7%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Greenville, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $287,306
Monthly Rent $900
Price-to-Rent 26.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.4%
5-Year IRR 10.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.4%). 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
4.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.7%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 45351

Population: 384

💰 Median Household Income
$91,875
This area
$91,875
State
$68,496
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.7%
This area
19.7%
State
25.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.8%
This area
0.8%
State
-9.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
8.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.3 years
This area
36.3 years
State
19.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.9%
This area
4.9%
State
11.1%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.8%
Other/Mixed 2.2%
👶 Under 18
22.2%
This area
22.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.4%
This area
15.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.8%
This area
3.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 223 Off-Campus Students
C+
Wright State University-Lake Campus
1,398 students · 14.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Osgood, OH?

Expect median prices around $287K in Osgood, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

Is rental property easy to operate in Osgood, OH?

The landlord environment in Osgood, OH is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How strong is the working-renter base in Osgood, OH?

The renter base in Osgood, OH is reasonable for the $900/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

Is vacancy a concern in Osgood, OH?

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

Is Osgood, OH a good market for FHA house hackers?

Osgood, OH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $287K price point reasonable to enter.

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