Is Martinsburg, WV 25404 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Martinsburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Martinsburg, WV 25404 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 94 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (30% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $284,877. Overall, Martinsburg is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Berkeley County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Martinsburg ranks #14 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Martinsburg 25403 (23% sold over asking) or Gerrardstown 25420 (25% sold over asking), while Hedgesville 25427 (40% sold over asking) and Inwood 25428 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.