Is Martins Ferry, OH 43935 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Martins Ferry housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Martins Ferry, OH 43935 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 4.7 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold faster (71 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $129,944. Overall, Martins Ferry is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Belmont County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Martins Ferry ranks #443 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 31 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Piedmont 43983 (0% sold over asking) or Powhatan Point 43942 (0% sold over asking), while Flushing 43977 (43% sold over asking) and Bridgeport 43912 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.