Is Wellsburg, WV 26070 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Wellsburg is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 36% 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 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #23 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 Wellsburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Wellsburg, WV 26070 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 57% to $148,436. Overall, Wellsburg is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Brooke County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Wellsburg ranks #23 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Follansbee 26037 (25% sold over asking), while Bethany 26032 (100% sold over asking) and Windsor Heights 26075 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Wellsburg real estate
Is Wellsburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Wellsburg, WV 26070 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 Wellsburg?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Wellsburg sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Wellsburg?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Brooke County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Wellsburg?
The median sale price was $148,436 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $92 per square foot.
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