Is Fayetteville, WV 25840 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fayetteville is a balanced market. With about 5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Fayetteville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fayetteville, WV 25840 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. 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 fell from 22%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $307,367. Overall, Fayetteville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Fayette County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Danese 25831 (100% sold over asking) and Mount Carbon 25139 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fayetteville real estate
Is Fayetteville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5 months of supply in Fayetteville, WV 25840 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 Fayetteville?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fayetteville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fayetteville?
About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Fayette County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fayetteville?
The median sale price was $307,367 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.
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