Charleston, WV 25306 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 25306
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in Charleston, WV is $136,000, reflecting a stable market with modest overall price appreciation. Although there is no historical sold price change percentage available, the current market dynamics suggest a balanced state with moderate transaction volume. The elevated inventory levels indicate excess supply relative to sales activity, which may suggest a cautionary approach for sellers in setting expectations. Homes are selling relatively quickly, with a median days on market of 203 days, indicating a slower sales velocity but not necessarily weak liquidity overall.

Additionally, the rental market is experiencing consistent growth, with a median market rent of $1,100, which is also on an upward trend year-over-year. This suggests strong local demand for rental properties, further supporting the overall market stability. The property tax rate stands at 0.69%, which remains a factor for potential buyers to consider in their investment decisions.

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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.

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Market Metrics

Note: 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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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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.

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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 the Charleston WV market at 5.75% are 0.40% lower than the recent 6.15% average seen in February 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $136,000 indicates a stable market with modest price appreciation.

2. Homes are taking a median of 203 days on market, reflecting a slower sales velocity.

3. The rental market is strong, with a median market rent of $1,100, showing consistent growth.

4. Current mortgage rates at 5.75% are 0.40% lower than the recent average, which may encourage buyer activity.

5. The market temperature is neutral, suggesting a balanced environment for both buyers and sellers.

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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.