Why Live in Ossian
In Ossian, tranquil residential streets, roomy lawns and a well-regarded school system come squeezed into a community of about 3,300 in northeast Indiana. It’s all just 15 miles away from downtown Fort Wayne, the core of the state’s second-largest city. The combination of atmosphere and access is a draw for buyers in this area of Wells County. “For some people, this is their preference,” says Isaac Stoller, a local broker and auctioneer at Steffen Group, who has over a dozen years of industry experience. “They want to be close to the big city so they can have those amenities if they want, but they like that small-town feel and that sense of community.”
The housing in Ossian is eclectic, not wedded to any particular era. Home seekers can find a 1900 bungalow in one spot and a new ranch-style house in another. “There is a huge variety,” Stoller says. “There are some very high-end housing additions where you have properties that are selling for $400,000, which is what I would say is high end for Wells County. But there’s also lots of starter homes.” Many of Ossian’s lots are at least one-fifth of an acre, and the homes average 1,700 square feet. Houses often sell for $110,000 to
Home Trends in Ossian, IN
On average, homes in Ossian, IN sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ossian, IN over the last 12 months is $379,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$379,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$189,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%