Is Glen Dale, WV 26038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Glen Dale is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Glen Dale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Glen Dale, WV 26038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 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 (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $189,918. Overall, Glen Dale is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Marshall County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Benwood 26031 (14% sold over asking) and Moundsville 26041 (6% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Benwood 26031Seller’s market $83 /sq ftCameron 26033 — /sq ftGlen Easton 26039 $155 /sq ftMcmechen 26040Balanced $60 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Glen Dale nearby
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Questions about Glen Dale real estate
Is Glen Dale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Glen Dale, WV 26038 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 Glen Dale?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Glen Dale sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Glen Dale?
About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Marshall County, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Glen Dale?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $148 per square foot.
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