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Is Marlinton, WV 24954 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Marlinton is a buyer’s market. With about 9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market26Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$109▼ −6.1% vs. last year

The Marlinton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Marlinton, WV 24954 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 9 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 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (94 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $167,328. Overall, Marlinton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Pocahontas County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Marlinton real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 9 months of supply in Marlinton, WV 24954 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 Marlinton?

The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Marlinton sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Marlinton?

About 0.30% of a home’s value a year in Pocahontas County, or roughly $1,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Marlinton?

The median sale price was $167,328 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $109 per square foot.

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