Is Ghent, WV 25843 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ghent is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Ghent housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ghent, WV 25843 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 5.3 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 3 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 (0% then), homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price fell 68% to $183,421. Overall, Ghent is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Raleigh County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Beaver 25813 (50% sold over asking) and Mount Hope 25880 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ghent real estate
Is Ghent a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Ghent, WV 25843 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 Ghent?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ghent sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ghent?
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 Ghent?
The median sale price was $183,421 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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