Is Portsmouth, OH 45662 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Portsmouth is a buyer’s market. With about 11.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Portsmouth housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Portsmouth, OH 45662 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 11.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (33% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 26% to $154,933. Overall, Portsmouth is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Scioto County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wheelersburg 45694 (0% sold over asking) or West Portsmouth 45663 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Portsmouth real estate
Is Portsmouth a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.7 months of supply in Portsmouth, OH 45662 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 Portsmouth?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Portsmouth sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Portsmouth?
About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Scioto County, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Portsmouth?
The median sale price was $154,933 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $89 per square foot.
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