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Is Foster, WV 25081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Foster is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market29Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$138▲ +20.5% vs. last year

The Foster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Foster, WV 25081 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 29 days. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (133 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $302,369. Overall, Foster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Boone County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Julian 25529 (0% sold over asking) or Racine 25165 (0% sold over asking), while Seth 25181 (100% sold over asking) and Sylvester 25193 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Comfort 25049 — /sq ftDanville 25053Seller’s market $100 /sq ftJeffrey 25114 — /sq ftJulian 25529 $29 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Foster nearby

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Red House, WV25168 · 32 miles away81% similarpricier homes ($41K more) · larger Buffalo, WV25033 · 37 miles away68% similarlower income ($26K less) · larger Baisden, WV25608 · 36 miles away65% similarlower income ($25K less) · cheaper homes ($49K less) Tornado, WV25202 · 17 miles away60% similarpricier homes ($32K more) · 11 min shorter commute

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Questions about Foster real estate

How fast do homes sell in Foster?

The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Foster sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Foster?

About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Boone County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Foster?

The median sale price was $302,369 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $138 per square foot.

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