Historic Homes Built Before 1940 in Delaware
59 pre-1940 homes closed in Delaware in 2026 through September 28, 2026, 8.1% of every sale in town, at a median of $320,000. The comparison that matters is Delaware itself, not the region, so that is what sits beside every number here.
Historic Homes Built Before 1940 versus all of Delaware
| Measure | Historic Homes Built Before 1940 | All Delaware closings |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $320,000 | $439,900 |
| Median price per square foot | $202 | $217 |
| Median days on market | 13 | 14 |
| Median year built | 1901 | |
| Closed under $300,000 | 44% | |
| Closed at $500,000 or more | 12% | |
| Active listings today | 51 | median asking $369,900 |
These homes cleared 27% under the Delaware 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
ZIP codes with these sales: 43015. School districts serving Delaware: Olentangy Local School District, Delaware City School District. 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 Delaware?
A median of $320,000 across 59 closings between January 1 and September 28, 2026, against $439,900 for all Delaware closings. 44% closed under $300,000 and 12% at $500,000 or more.
How fast do pre-1940 homes sell in Delaware?
Median 13 days from list to contract, against 14 for the town as a whole. 51 are on the market right now at a median asking price of $369,900.
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 28, 2026. Aggregates only.