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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$320K

The median listing price in Charleston, WV ZIP 25314 is $319,950 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,100/mo

The median market rent in Charleston, WV ZIP 25314 is $1,100/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
348 days

The median days on market in Charleston, WV ZIP 25314 is 348 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
4.13%

At a median list price of $319,950 and a median rent of $1,100/month, the gross rental yield in Charleston, WV ZIP 25314 is 4.13% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,616/mo STR · $1,100/mo LTR

In Charleston, WV ZIP 25314, median Airbnb revenue is $1,616/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,100/month as of June 2026.

Charleston, WV 25314 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 25314

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
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
49
Active Listings
15
Sold Properties
34

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$319,950
Median Sold Price
$278,000
Median Price per Sqft
$141/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
$1,100

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.66%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
348
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
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, 278,000, is the representative recent median sold price and should be used as the baseline for valuation and comparables in 25314.
  2. There is a notable gap between 319,950 (median listing price) and the median sold price, which suggests pricing friction with sellers expecting higher values while transactions are closing lower; this gap may indicate the need for disciplined pricing to achieve timely sales.
  3. Extended time-to-contract is evident with 348 median days on market, which signals slower sales velocity and suggests buyers are taking longer to transact under current market conditions.
  4. Market dynamics show prices and rents are trending up (price YoY trend: up; rent YoY trend: up), while the overall market temperature is neutral (neutral) and interest rate pressure is elevated (elevated); together these factors imply balanced pricing with affordability headwinds that may keep activity moderate.

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

5 Hermitage Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Top Sale

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

4 beds4 baths7,307 sqft
$1,435,000
Dec 1, 2025
$196/sqft/sqft
1941 Olympus Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

5 beds3 baths6,196 sqft
$805,000
Mar 1, 2026
$130/sqft/sqft
294 days on market
15 Norwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds3 baths3,017 sqft
$800,000
Mar 1, 2026
$265/sqft/sqft
234 days on market
128 Mcgovran Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths2,000 sqft
$274,900
Jan 1, 2026
$137/sqft/sqft
199 days on market
1239 Paula Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2 baths2,532 sqft
$260,000
Jan 1, 2026
$103/sqft/sqft
272 days on market
2021 Parkwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds2 baths2,348 sqft
$257,500
Feb 1, 2026
$110/sqft/sqft
1616 Oakhurst Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths720 sqft
$85,000
Jan 1, 2026
$118/sqft/sqft
207 days on market
1230 Stone Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1 baths1,736 sqft
$82,000
Feb 1, 2026
$47/sqft/sqft
320 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

-$540/mo
25314 Avg Rent
25314 Cost to Own
Rent$1,100
Own$1,640

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

25314 Avg nightly rate
25314 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$123/night
Occupancy149 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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