Is Williamstown, WV 26187 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Williamstown is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 6% 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 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #50 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 Williamstown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Williamstown, WV 26187 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 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 17 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $244,894. Overall, Williamstown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wood County, homes here sell faster than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Williamstown ranks #50 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belleville 26133 (0% sold over asking), while Davisville 26142 (50% sold over asking) and Waverly 26184 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Belleville 26133Buyer’s market $125 /sq ftDavisville 26142Seller’s market $130 /sq ftMineral Wells 26150Seller’s market $146 /sq ftParkersburg 26101Balanced $105 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Williamstown nearby
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Questions about Williamstown real estate
Is Williamstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Williamstown, WV 26187 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 Williamstown?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Williamstown sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Williamstown?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Wood County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Williamstown?
The median sale price was $244,894 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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