Good morning, Vinton County. The local housing market is defying expectations, with Ross County home prices surging an impressive 9.3% since last April. At $273,700, the median listing price now sits just below the state average while homes are moving faster than usual—typically just 49 days on market. This robust activity suggests our region continues to attract buyers despite nationwide affordability challenges, with 44 new listings maintaining healthy inventory levels.
Tragedy struck the Athens County community last Friday when Nelsonville resident Clem Mace lost his life in a motorcycle collision on Ohio 691. Meanwhile, Nelsonville faces an unprecedented governmental situation as the city prepares for a potential December leadership vacuum. The unusual solution? Voters may need to elect two separate slates of officials this November—one group to serve for just December and another for the regular term beginning January 1. Small-town governance rarely comes with such unique challenges.
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🏠 Ross County home prices surged nearly 10% since last April. The median listing price reached $273,700 in April 2024, up 3.9% from March and 9.3% from a year ago. Homes in the county are selling at a brisk pace, with properties typically staying on the market for 49 days—slightly faster than the national median. The local housing market remains active with 44 new listings in April, matching last year's new inventory. Across Ohio, median home prices settled at $275,525, while the national median reached $431,250.
🏍️ Deadly motorcycle crash claims Nelsonville man's life in Athens County. The collision occurred Friday afternoon when a Honda CR-V driven by Julie Howard, 49, attempted to turn left on Ohio 691 and struck a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcyclist, 65-year-old Clem Mace, was transported to Marietta Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Howard received treatment at the scene from Athens County EMS. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, which happened shortly before 2 p.m. with assistance from multiple local agencies.
🗳️ Nelsonville faces bizarre December government vacuum. The Ohio city needs candidates willing to serve just one month in office as it transitions to a new form of government. Current officials' terms end November 30, but newly elected leaders won't take office until January 1, creating a potential leadership void. A citizen commission has proposed an unusual solution: voters would elect two slates of candidates in November—one for December only and another for the full term starting January. The situation stems from a ballot initiative that abolishes the city charter and returns Nelsonville to its pre-charter government structure.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Prime hunting acreage with utilities: Listed at $574,900, this 66-acre property in Vinton County, Ohio offers a premier hunting location with utilities already in place, a stream running through it, and proximity to Hocking Hills and Zaleski State Forest.
Rural fixer-upper with acreage: For $245,000, this HUD-owned rustic 1-story home sits on nearly 40 acres with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full basement featuring 3 framed-in rooms, and a garage. Property sold AS-IS with potential FHA financing options.
Rustic cabins near outdoor paradise: This $425,000 rustic log cabin nestled along the Buckeye Trail offers a turnkey escape with a metal roof, full appliances, and proximity to Tar Hollow State Park, plus includes a pole barn and detached bunkhouse for guests or hunters.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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