Is Lavalette, WV 25535 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lavalette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Lavalette, WV 25535 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 17 days. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $278,380. Overall, Lavalette is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kenova 25530 (0% sold over asking) or Genoa 25517 (0% sold over asking), while Prichard 25555 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.