Is Charleston, WV 25320 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Charleston is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 29% 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, 29% of homes in Charleston, WV 25320 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (29% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 52% to $227,402. Overall, Charleston is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Kanawha County, homes here sell faster than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 76%.
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.
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Questions about Charleston real estate
Is Charleston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Charleston, WV 25320 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 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Charleston sell over asking?
29% 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 $227,402 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.
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