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Alum Creek, WV Housing Market
Strong seller's market-3.7% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Alum Creek, WV is worth $124,820, fell 3.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $265,000, +885.1% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 2 days, Alum Creek is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $124,820 home is about $666/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Alum Creek, WV
Typical home value
$124,820
-3.7% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$265,000
+885.1% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
2
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
3
3.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$72,250
Home costs 1.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
106.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Alum Creek a buyer's or seller's market?
Strong seller's market3.0 months of supply2 days on market106.0% of asking
Alum Creek, WV is a strong seller's market, based on 3.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 2 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Alum Creek housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Alum Creek, WV. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $265,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +885.1% |
| Median price per sq ft | $126/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 2 days |
| Active inventory | 3 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 106.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 66.7% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Alum Creek is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Alum Creek is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Alum Creek home prices moved?
Across the 34 months we hold for Alum Creek, WV, the median sale price fell 31.9%, from $389,000 in May 2021 to $265,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 66.7% of Alum Creek listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 106.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Alum Creek?
Priced off the typical home value of $124,820 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $24,964 | $99,856 | $666/mo |
| 5% | $6,241 | $118,579 | $791/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $666, that implies roughly $28,558 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Alum Creek earns $72,250, about $43,692 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 1.7x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alum Creek?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Alum Creek, WV, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Alum Creek?
Active listings in Alum Creek, WV went from 4 in April 2024 to 3 in May 2026, a -25.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 | not published |
| October 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 | not published |
| February 2025 | 2 | not published |
| May 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 | not published |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 3 | not published |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Alum Creek compare to West Virginia and the U.S.?
Alum Creek homes sell for $265,000 — 0% below the West Virginia median of $265,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Alum Creek runs 35% lower. Year-over-year, Alum Creek moved +885.1% against West Virginia's +7.8% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek, WV | $265,000 | +885.1% | 2 days |
| West Virginia statewide | $265,200 | +7.8% | 50 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Alum Creek
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 66.7%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $125 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $124,820 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Alum Creek listing goes under contract in 2 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 106.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Your equity moved -3.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Alum Creek varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Alum Creek
There are currently 3 homes listed for sale in Alum Creek, West Virginia. Featured listings range from $5,000 to $1,499,900.
$25,000
Ballard Rd
Alum Creek, WV
Land
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$64,900
26 Preston Ln
Alum Creek, WV
2 bd2 ba780 sqft$83/ft²
Mobile home8,276 sqft lot
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$69,999
23 Fairview Dr
Alum Creek, WV
4 bd2 ba1,296 sqft$54/ft²
House5,663 sqft lot
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$89,900
Route 12 Rd
Alum Creek, WV
Land48.43 acres
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$160,000
73 Cala Ln
Alum Creek, WV
3 bd3 ba1,809 sqft$88/ft²
Mobile home1.14 acres
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$169,900
122 Terrace Ln
Alum Creek, WV
3 bd2 ba1,568 sqft$108/ft²
Mobile home33,977 sqft lot
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$193,000
23 Friendly Dr
Alum Creek, WV
4 bd2 ba1,725 sqft$112/ft²
House19.00 acres
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$216,000
6 Lincoln Hts Unit B
Alum Creek, WV
3 bd3 ba2,032 sqft$106/ft²
Townhouse
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$216,000
6 Lincoln Hts Unit A
Alum Creek, WV
3 bd3 ba2,032 sqft$106/ft²
Townhouse
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$399,000
6 Lincoln Hts
Alum Creek, WV
6 bd6 ba4,064 sqft$98/ft²
Multi-family
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$1,499,900
948 Little Coal River Rd
Alum Creek, WV
5 bd5 ba5,481 sqft$274/ft²
House1.31 acres
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Active listings
3
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
2
Days until sale
Price drops:66.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:106.0%
How much do homes cost in Alum Creek by property type?
How the Alum Creek, WV market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $265,000 | $126/sq ft | 1 | 2 days |
| Townhouse | $115,000 | $78/sq ft | 1 | 37 days |
Who lives in Alum Creek?
American Community Survey estimates for Alum Creek. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,472
Households
535
Median income
$72,250/yr
Median age
48.6 years
Owner-occupied
84.7%
Median home value
$158,900
Median gross rent
$1,298/mo
Mean commute
27 min
84.7% of occupied homes in Alum Creek are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $158,900 against Zillow's $124,820 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Alum Creek?
1 schools tracked · 255 students
The largest public schools serving Alum Creek, WV by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Midway Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 255 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Alum Creek, WV?
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Alum Creek housing market FAQ
Is Alum Creek a buyer's or seller's market?
Alum Creek, WV is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 3.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 2 days, and sellers getting 106.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Alum Creek?
The typical home in Alum Creek, WV is worth $124,820 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $265,000, about $126 per square foot.
Is Alum Creek cheaper than the rest of West Virginia?
Alum Creek's median sale price of $265,000 is 0% lower than the West Virginia statewide median of $265,200, and 35% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Alum Creek?
Homes in Alum Creek, WV spent a median of 2 days on market before going under contract, versus 50 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Alum Creek?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $124,820 home is about $666 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $28,558 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $72,250.
Are home prices rising in Alum Creek?
The typical home value in Alum Creek, WV fell 3.7% over the last 12 months, from $129,553 to $124,820 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Alum Creek?
Alum Creek ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Alum Creek?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Alum Creek, WV is a strong seller's market with 3.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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