Is Bluefield, WV 24701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bluefield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Bluefield, WV 24701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 8.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $148,936. Overall, Bluefield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Mercer County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Bluefield ranks #55 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lerona 25971 (0% sold over asking) or Flat Top 25841 (0% sold over asking), while Camp Creek 25820 (100% sold over asking) and Princeton 24739 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.