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Is Lerona, WV 25971 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Lerona is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list92.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market227Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$91

The Lerona housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Lerona, WV 25971 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 227 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Within Mercer County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Camp Creek 25820 (100% sold over asking) and Princeton 24739 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Lerona real estate

Is Lerona a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Lerona, WV 25971 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 Lerona?

The typical home went under contract in 227 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lerona sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lerona?

About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in Mercer County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lerona?

The median sale price was $179,922 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $91 per square foot.

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