Is Rome, OH 44085 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rome housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Rome, OH 44085 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 5.1 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. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 36% to $474,795. Overall, Rome is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ashtabula County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Windsor 44099 (0% sold over asking) or Williamsfield 44093 (0% sold over asking), while Orwell 44076 (67% sold over asking) is even more competitive.