Is Summersville, WV 26651 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Summersville is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Summersville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Summersville, WV 26651 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 4.8 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. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 66% to $334,355. Overall, Summersville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Nicholas County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mount Nebo 26679 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Summersville real estate
Is Summersville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Summersville, WV 26651 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 Summersville?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Summersville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Summersville?
About 0.46% of a home’s value a year in Nicholas County, or roughly $1,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Summersville?
The median sale price was $334,355 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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