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Is Friendly, WV 26146 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Friendly is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 50% 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.

Months of supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$86▼ −43.8% vs. last year

The Friendly housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Friendly, WV 26146 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (126 days then) and the median sale price fell 70% to $105,279. Overall, Friendly is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Middlebourne 26149 (0% sold over asking) or Sistersville 26175 (25% sold over asking).

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Questions about Friendly real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Friendly, WV 26146 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 Friendly?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Friendly sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Friendly?

About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Tyler County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Friendly?

The median sale price was $105,279 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $86 per square foot.

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