Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $185K
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Days on market
- 1309 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.84%
- STR vs LTR
- $3,735/mo STR · $900/mo LTR
The median listing price in Charleston, WV ZIP 25302 is $184,900 as of July 2026.
The median market rent in Charleston, WV ZIP 25302 is $900/month as of July 2026.
The median days on market in Charleston, WV ZIP 25302 is 1309 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $184,900 and a median rent of $900/month, the gross rental yield in Charleston, WV ZIP 25302 is 5.84% as of July 2026.
In Charleston, WV ZIP 25302, median Airbnb revenue is $3,735/month compared to median long-term rent of $900/month as of July 2026.
Charleston, WV 25302 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 25302
Report Date: July 2026
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.
Market Metrics
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
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
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.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Charleston, WV, are approximately 6.6%, which is 0.5% higher than the 6.1% low observed earlier in 2026.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary indicator of market value is the median sold price, which is 159,500, supported by a median price per square foot of 107 — this combination points to stable to modestly appreciating price levels for recent SFR and condo transactions in the area. neutral
- Market liquidity appears slow: the median days on market is 1,309, which suggests longer sales velocity and greater holding time for sellers in completed transactions rather than rapid turnover.
- Inventory context in the analyzed sample indicates relatively constrained active supply versus recent sales activity, which may indicate reduced listing availability and contributes to pricing stability rather than aggressive price appreciation; the market temperature is described as neutral. balanced
- Interest rate pressure is elevated — current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are approximately 6.6%, about 0.5% higher than the 6.1% low earlier in 2026 — which, together with rising rents (median market rent 900 and rent year-over-year trend up), may moderate buyer demand while supporting rental market fundamentals. elevated
Notable Properties
The following 8 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
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.49% rate, 0.6% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 7/10/2026
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