Is Parkersburg, WV 26104 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Parkersburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Parkersburg, WV 26104 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 55 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 12% to $210,909. Overall, Parkersburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wood County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Parkersburg ranks #27 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belleville 26133 (0% sold over asking) or Williamstown 26187 (6% sold over asking), while Davisville 26142 (50% sold over asking) and Waverly 26184 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.