Is Nimitz, WV 25978 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Nimitz is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Nimitz housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Summers County, WV

Population	534
Median income	$73,913
Average income	$61,141
Median home value	$168,000
Owner-occupied	96% of homes
Median year built	1979

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 25978; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Forest Hill 24935Seller’s market $65 /sq ft Hinton 25951Buyer’s market $142 /sq ft Jumping Branch 25969 — /sq ft Meadow Creek 25977 $123 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Nimitz real estate

What are property taxes in Nimitz?

About 0.31% of a home’s value a year in Summers County, or roughly $1,240 on a $400,000 home.

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