Is Fort Ashby, WV 26719 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Ashby is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 25% 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.
The Fort Ashby housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Fort Ashby, WV 26719 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (65 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $268,384. Overall, Fort Ashby is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mineral County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Burlington 26710 (0% sold over asking), while New Creek 26743 (67% sold over asking) and Keyser 26726 (53% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fort Ashby real estate
Is Fort Ashby a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Fort Ashby, WV 26719 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 Fort Ashby?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Ashby sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fort Ashby?
About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Mineral County, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fort Ashby?
The median sale price was $268,384 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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