Photo: Nyttend · Public domain59 homes sold in Martins Ferry in the last year, at a typical $108K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Martins Ferry homes are listed.
Every place Martins Ferry homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 88% of Martins Ferry’s sales, at a typical $104K (year to May 2026)
59 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 56 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $80OH $165
- Days to sell
- 93
- Sold over asking
- 20%
- Listings with a price cut
- 30%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 7 sold, typical $111K
Townhouses: 1 sold, typical $115K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
59 sales in the last year, against 82 in 2022 and a low of 47 in 2013. The typical sale went from $64K in 2016 to $108K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $150K buys in Martins Ferry
Check a listing against what Martins Ferry homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Martins Ferry are more common than before the pandemic, but 29% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Martins Ferry’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 59 sales.
If you’re buying in Martins Ferry
- Shop in April. It brings about 8 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (12% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 93.8% of the list price on average; 23% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 40% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 80 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 8 a month), but May is the most competitive: 31% of May sales close over asking. April offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (12%). November has the least competition (5%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Ohio as a whole
| Martins Ferry now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 23% | 13% | 24% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 40% | 3% | 21% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 93.8% | 93.5% | 92.7% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 80 | 107 | 102 | 45 |
24 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2024 low (17), 29% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2020’s 41.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Martins Ferry home costs about $667 a month
Price: Martins Ferry’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Martins Ferry’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Martins Ferry is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $108K home, about $1,240 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Martins Ferry, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Martins FerryTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Martins Ferry.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
McMechen sells for less a square foot; Wheeling, Bridgeport, Bethlehem, Dillonvale and St. Clairsville for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Martins Ferry, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 236 | $158K | $107 | 16% | 33 |
| Martins Ferry | 59 | $108K | $75 | 23% | 80 |
| Dillonvale | 58 | $299K | $217 | 35% | 51 |
| St. Clairsville | 57 | $257K | $144 | 22% | 78 |
| Bethlehem | 28 | $226K | $165 | 27% | 38 |
| Bridgeport | 21 | $117K | $95 | 25% | 97 |
| McMechen | 21 | $93K | $68 | 22% | 82 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Martins Ferry
What do homes sell for in Martins Ferry, OH?
59 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $108K, $75 a square foot.
Is Martins Ferry a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 29 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Martins Ferry?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Martins Ferry?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $108K home that’s near $1,240.
Where can I see homes for sale in Martins Ferry?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Martins Ferry’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Martins Ferry.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).