Is Cleveland, OH 44144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cleveland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Cleveland, OH 44144 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 70 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $200,863. Overall, Cleveland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cuyahoga County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Cleveland ranks #52 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cleveland 44127 (0% sold over asking) or Cleveland 44114 (0% sold over asking), while Brookpark 44142 (57% sold over asking) and Cleveland 44130 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.