Is South Charleston, WV 25303 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in South Charleston, WV 25303 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $202,362. Overall, South Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kanawha County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, South Charleston ranks #3 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 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.