Is Charles Town, WV 25414 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Charles Town is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 28% 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.

Competition score60/ 100

More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #20 of 66 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market63Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$180▼ −1.9% vs. last year

The Charles Town housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Charles Town, WV 25414 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 179 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 26%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $399,277. Overall, Charles Town is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Charles Town ranks #20 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Summit Point 25446 (0% sold over asking) or Millville 25432 (0% sold over asking), while Harpers Ferry 25425 (38% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Harpers Ferry 25425Seller’s market $236 /sq ftKearneysville 25430Seller’s market $187 /sq ftMillville 25432 $210 /sq ftRanson 25438Balanced $181 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Charles Town real estate

Is Charles Town a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Charles Town, WV 25414 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 Charles Town?

The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Charles Town sell over asking?

28% 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 Charles Town?

About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Charles Town?

The median sale price was $399,277 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $180 per square foot.

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