Is Charleston, WV 25311 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Charleston, WV 25311 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price fell 21% to $161,880. Overall, Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kanawha County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Charleston ranks #36 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 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.