Is Baker, WV 26801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Baker is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Baker housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Baker, WV 26801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 25%, homes sold faster (95 days then) and the median sale price fell 37% to $349,849. Overall, Baker is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hardy County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Fisher 26818 (100% sold over asking) and Old Fields 26845 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Fisher 26818 $194 /sq ftLost City 26810Buyer’s market $289 /sq ftMathias 26812Buyer’s market $158 /sq ftMoorefield 26836Seller’s market $159 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Baker nearby
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Questions about Baker real estate
Is Baker a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Baker, WV 26801 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 Baker?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Baker sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Baker?
About 0.35% of a home’s value a year in Hardy County, or roughly $1,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Baker?
The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $238 per square foot.
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