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Is Athens, WV 24712 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Athens is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$167▲ +39.5% vs. last year

The Athens housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Athens, WV 24712 sold above their list price and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 (0% then), homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 77% to $699,697. Overall, Athens is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mercer County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Camp Creek 25820 (100% sold over asking) and Princeton 24739 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Athens real estate

Is Athens a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Athens, WV 24712 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

Do homes in Athens sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Athens?

About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in Mercer County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Athens?

The median sale price was $699,697 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.

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