Is Washington, WV 26181 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Washington, WV 26181 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 15% to $247,893. Overall, Washington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wood County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #42 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 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.