Is South Charleston, WV 25309 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in South Charleston, WV 25309 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 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. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold faster (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $190,917. Overall, South Charleston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kanawha County, homes here sell faster than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, South Charleston ranks #8 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 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.