Is Crab Orchard, WV 25827 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Crab Orchard is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 11% 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 Crab Orchard housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Crab Orchard, WV 25827 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 (11% then), homes sold faster (78 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $164,929. Overall, Crab Orchard is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Raleigh County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at White Oak 25989 (0% sold over asking) or Sophia 25921 (0% sold over asking), while Beaver 25813 (50% sold over asking) and Mount Hope 25880 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Crab Orchard real estate
Is Crab Orchard a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Crab Orchard, WV 25827 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 Crab Orchard?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Crab Orchard sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Crab Orchard?
About 0.50% of a home’s value a year in Raleigh County, or roughly $2,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Crab Orchard?
The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $135 per square foot.
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