Is Augusta, WV 26704 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Augusta housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Augusta, WV 26704 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $251,141. Overall, Augusta is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hampshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Augusta ranks #49 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yellow Spring 26865 (0% sold over asking) or Purgitsville 26852 (0% sold over asking), while Bloomery 26817 (100% sold over asking) and Rio 26755 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.