Is Charleston, WV 25301 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Charleston is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Charleston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Charleston, WV 25301 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 51% to $170,926. Overall, Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kanawha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Clendenin 25045 (43% sold over asking) and Dunbar 25064 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Charleston real estate
Is Charleston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Charleston, WV 25301 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 Charleston?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Charleston sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Charleston?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in Kanawha County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Charleston?
The median sale price was $170,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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