Is Fairmont, WV 26554 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fairmont is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 23% 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 32% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #44 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 Fairmont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Fairmont, WV 26554 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 115 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $229,651. Overall, Fairmont is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Marion County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Fairmont ranks #44 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Worthington 26591 (0% sold over asking) or Idamay 26576 (0% sold over asking), while Rivesville 26588 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Fairmont real estate
Is Fairmont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Fairmont, WV 26554 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 Fairmont?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fairmont sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fairmont?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Marion County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fairmont?
The median sale price was $229,651 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.
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