Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Springfield
60 pre-1940 homes closed in Springfield in 2026 through September 14, 2026, 31.4% of every sale in town, at a median of $160,000. The comparison that matters is Springfield itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Springfield
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Springfield closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $160,000 | $199,900 |
| Median price per square foot | $108 | $151 |
| Median days on market | 20 | 9 |
| Median year built | 1912 | |
| Closed under 00,000 | 97% | |
| Closed at 00,000 or more | 0% | |
| Active listings today | 34 | median asking $149,250 |
These homes cleared 20% under the Springfield median. That gap is size, age and lot as much as the feature. Send me the address and I will pull the comparables that actually apply.
Where this sits
All pre-1940 homes across Central Ohio: Historic Homes Built Before 1940.
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Questions people ask
How much do pre-1940 homes cost in Springfield?
A median of $160,000 across 60 closings between January 1 and September 14, 2026, against $199,900 for all Springfield closings. 97% closed under 00,000 and 0% at 00,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Springfield?
Median 20 days from list to contract, against 9 for the town as a whole. 34 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $149,250.
How is "pre-1940 homes" defined here?
By the MLS record: year built 1940 or earlier. Not by a listing description, so the count is reproducible.
Data: MLS closings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 14, 2026. Aggregates only.