Is New Martinsville, WV 26155 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Martinsville is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 6% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 22% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #52 of 66 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The New Martinsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in New Martinsville, WV 26155 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (6% then), homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $157,432. Overall, New Martinsville is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, New Martinsville ranks #52 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pine Grove 26419 (0% sold over asking), while Smithfield 26437 (100% sold over asking) and Paden City 26159 (22% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about New Martinsville real estate
Is New Martinsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in New Martinsville, WV 26155 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in New Martinsville?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Martinsville sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in New Martinsville?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Wetzel County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in New Martinsville?
The median sale price was $157,432 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $110 per square foot.
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