Is Romney, WV 26757 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Romney housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Romney, WV 26757 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $234,898. Overall, Romney is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hampshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Romney ranks #61 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 20 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.