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Is Buckhannon, WV 26201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Buckhannon is a buyer’s market. With about 6.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score11/ 100

More competitive than 5% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #64 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

Months of supply6.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market75Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$126▲ +0.4% vs. last year

The Buckhannon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Buckhannon, WV 26201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 75 days and there were 6.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (10% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $232,399. Overall, Buckhannon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

On our competition score, Buckhannon ranks #64 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 out of 100).

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Questions about Buckhannon real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.3 months of supply in Buckhannon, WV 26201 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 Buckhannon?

The typical home went under contract in 75 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Buckhannon sell over asking?

8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Buckhannon?

About 0.42% of a home’s value a year in Upshur County, or roughly $1,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Buckhannon?

The median sale price was $232,399 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.

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