Is Wellston, OH 45692 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wellston is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 35% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #421 of 489 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 Wellston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Wellston, OH 45692 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 5.2 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 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (78 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $156,382. Overall, Wellston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Wellston ranks #421 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jackson 45640 (18% sold over asking), while Thurman 45685 (100% sold over asking) and Oak Hill 45656 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Wellston real estate
Is Wellston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Wellston, OH 45692 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 Wellston?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wellston sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wellston?
About 0.90% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $3,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Wellston?
The median sale price was $156,382 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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