Is Wheeling, WV 26003 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wheeling is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 15% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #41 of 66 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Wheeling housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Wheeling, WV 26003 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 113 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $184,920. Overall, Wheeling is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Wheeling ranks #41 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Triadelphia 26059 (0% sold over asking), while Valley Grove 26060 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Wheeling real estate
Is Wheeling a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Wheeling, WV 26003 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 Wheeling?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wheeling sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wheeling?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Ohio County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Wheeling?
The median sale price was $184,920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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