Is Charleston, WV 25312 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Charleston is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 40% 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, 40% of homes in Charleston, WV 25312 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $219,773. Overall, Charleston is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Kanawha County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%.
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) is 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 2.9 months of supply in Charleston, WV 25312 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 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Charleston sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% 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 $219,773 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $138 per square foot.
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