Lorain County, OH
Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
South Amherst has no police department that reports separately to the FBI. The figures below are county-wide for Lorain County.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (OH0470000)
Home prices in Ohio have risen 98% over the past 9 years, compared to 87% nationally.
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index, Ohio vs national
| School District | Rating | Listings | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands LSD | 3 | $335,267 |
School ratings from SchoolDigger.com
The median home price in South Amherst is $359,900, with active listings ranging from $270,000 to $375,900.
There are currently 3 active listings in South Amherst, Ohio.
The average price per square foot in South Amherst is $198, based on currently active listings.
South Amherst is served by Firelands LSD.
South Amherst has a population of 1,771 residents with a median age of 46.3.
Homes in South Amherst average 1,696 square feet with 3.0 bedrooms and 1.7 bathrooms.
South Amherst has a 84.5% owner-occupied rate and a 6.9% vacancy rate. The median rent is $893.
The average commute time for South Amherst residents is 22.6 minutes.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sold Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 W Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $234,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,384 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| 132 E Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $285,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,702 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 248 S Lake St, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $240,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,188 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 108 W Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $450,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,848 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 210 Oakdale Dr, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $219,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,140 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 9598 Quarry Rd, South Amherst, OH 44001 | $220,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,338 | Jul 17, 2026 |
Recently sold listings from the last 90 days, provided through the MLS IDX database. See full disclaimer below.