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Is Pipestem, WV 25979 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Pipestem is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market1Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$121▼ −60.1% vs. last year

The Pipestem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Pipestem, WV 25979 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 1 day and there were 12.8 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.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (114 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $399,827. Overall, Pipestem is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Summers County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Pipestem real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Pipestem, WV 25979 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 Pipestem?

The typical home went under contract in 1 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Pipestem sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Pipestem?

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

What is the median home price in Pipestem?

The median sale price was $399,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.

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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology