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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$129K

The median listing price in Charleston, WV ZIP 25301 is $129,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,350/mo

The median market rent in Charleston, WV ZIP 25301 is $1,350/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
342 days

The median days on market in Charleston, WV ZIP 25301 is 342 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
12.56%

At a median list price of $129,000 and a median rent of $1,350/month, the gross rental yield in Charleston, WV ZIP 25301 is 12.56% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,616/mo STR · $1,350/mo LTR

In Charleston, WV ZIP 25301, median Airbnb revenue is $1,616/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,350/month as of June 2026.

Charleston, WV 25301 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 25301

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
12 Months
Total Properties Analyzed
9
Active Listings
4
Sold Properties
5

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$129,000
Median Sold Price
$189,000
Median Price per Sqft
$118/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,350

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.85%

Liquidity & Velocity

Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. median sold price 189,000 is the primary indicator of market value in 25301 and points to modest transaction pricing around this level; given the small sample of 5 recent sales, this should be treated as a representative recent sale benchmark rather than a population-wide average (neutral sample size).
  2. Price trends are reporting flat year-over-year movement, which aligns with a neutral market temperature and suggests limited upside pressure on sold prices in the near term; this environment may produce stable pricing outcomes for sellers and buyers.
  3. Liquidity appears muted: the analyzed sample shows relatively constrained active supply alongside moderate sales activity, which may indicate some pricing friction rather than rapid turnover; expect slower velocity unless external demand drivers change.
  4. Rental dynamics contrast sales: median market rent 1,350 with rent year-over-year trend reported as up, while interest rate pressure elevated creates a financing headwind that could sustain demand for rentals and temper buyer participation (elevated interest rate pressure).

Notable Properties

The following 7 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

250 Sunset Dr, Charleston, WV 25301
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds2 baths1,696 sqft
$275,000
Nov 1, 2025
$162/sqft/sqft
308 days on market
16 Downing St, Charleston, WV 25301
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths1,064 sqft
$215,000
Feb 1, 2026
$202/sqft/sqft
23 Downing St, Charleston, WV 25301
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds1 baths1,120 sqft
$210,000
Aug 1, 2025
$188/sqft/sqft
1324 Elmwood Ave, Charleston, WV 25301
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,207 sqft
$110,000
Feb 1, 2026
$91/sqft/sqft
143 days on market
1324 Elmwood Ave, Charleston, WV 25301
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,207 sqft
$110,000
Feb 1, 2026
$91/sqft/sqft
143 days on market
221 Sunset Dr, Charleston, WV 25301
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,864 sqft
$75,000
Aug 1, 2025
$40/sqft/sqft
375 days on market
221 Sunset Dr, Charleston, WV 25301
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,864 sqft
$75,000
Aug 1, 2025
$40/sqft/sqft
375 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$205/mo
25301 Avg Rent
25301 Cost to Own
Rent$1,350
Own$1,145

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

25301 Avg nightly rate
25301 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$144/night
Occupancy139 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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