Is Kingwood, WV 26537 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kingwood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Kingwood, WV 26537 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 156 days and there were 5.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (117 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $161,430. Overall, Kingwood is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Preston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Aurora 26705 (0% sold over asking) or Reedsville 26547 (0% sold over asking), while Independence 26374 (33% sold over asking) and Masontown 26542 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.