Is Charleston, WV 25302 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Charleston, WV 25302 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 37 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $146,317. Overall, Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kanawha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Charleston ranks #57 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Charleston 25301 (0% sold over asking) or Hugheston 25110 (0% sold over asking), while Clendenin 25045 (43% sold over asking) and Dunbar 25064 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.