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$23,500
207 Bream St
Charleston, WV 25387
3 bd1 ba1,550 sqft$15/ft²
House1,307 sqft lot
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Charleston, WV Housing Market
Seller's market+2.9% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Charleston, WV is worth $166,696, rose 2.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $234,000, +11.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.4 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 34 days, Charleston is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $166,696 home is about $890/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Charleston, WV
Typical home value
$166,696
+2.9% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,369/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$234,000
+11.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
34
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
116
2.4 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
$64,512
Home costs 2.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Selling below 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 Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market2.4 months of supply34 days on market96.9% of asking
Charleston, WV is a seller's market, based on 2.4 months of supply and homes selling in about 34 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 Charleston housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Charleston, WV. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $234,000 |
| Median list price | $195,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +11.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $122/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 34 days |
| Active inventory | 116 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.4 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.9% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 49 |
| New listings (that month) | 69 |
| Listings with a price cut | 27.6% |
| Market condition | 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 Charleston is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Charleston 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 Charleston home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Charleston, WV rose 6.4%, from $219,900 to $234,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.9% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 27.6% of Charleston 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 2.4 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 96.9%. 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 Charleston?
Priced off the typical home value of $166,696 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% | $33,339 | $133,357 | $890/mo |
| 5% | $8,335 | $158,361 | $1,057/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 $890, that implies roughly $38,139 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Charleston earns $64,512, about $26,373 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 2.6x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Charleston?
Typical asking rent in Charleston, WV is $1,369/mo, against a typical home value of $166,696. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 10.1x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $890 a month — $479 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Charleston?
Active listings in Charleston, WV went from 113 in May 2025 to 116 in May 2026, a +2.7% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 120 | 55 |
| July 2025 | 124 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 127 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 123 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 126 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 122 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 112 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 122 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 120 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 119 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 122 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 116 | 69 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Charleston compare to West Virginia and the U.S.?
Charleston homes sell for $234,000 — 12% below the West Virginia median of $265,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Charleston runs 43% lower. Year-over-year, Charleston moved +11.4% against West Virginia's +7.8% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $234,000 | +11.4% | 34 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 Charleston
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.4. 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 27.6%. 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 $167 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 $166,696 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 Charleston listing goes under contract in 34 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 96.9% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Charleston added 69 new listings against 49 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.9% 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 Charleston varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Charleston
There are currently 116 homes listed for sale in Charleston, West Virginia. The median listing price is $195K. Featured listings range from $23,500 to $335,000.
New Listing
22
$87,900
13 Mayfair Ln
Charleston, WV 25311
3 bd2 ba1,401 sqft$63/ft²
House2.45 acres
Jason Cavender · The Property Center
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8
$112,000
3566 Springfork Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
3 bd1 ba1,204 sqft$93/ft²
House7,841 sqft lot
Leigh Ann Ford · Old Colony
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New Listing
44
$124,973
113 Oakwood Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
3 bd2 ba1,720 sqft$73/ft²
House
Joshua Given · Runyan & Associates REALTORS
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New Listing
17
$125,000
21 Warren Pl
Charleston, WV 25302
2 bd2 ba864 sqft$145/ft²
Condo
Kim Wade · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
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New Listing
24
$128,000
400 Bibby St Apt D
Charleston, WV 25301
1 bd1 ba715 sqft$179/ft²
Condo
Cynthia Walton · Donna Grass REALTORS
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New Listing
35
$149,000
122 Arlington Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
4 bd3 ba1,680 sqft$89/ft²
Multi-family4,792 sqft lot
Christina Hudson · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
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New Listing
21
$175,000
1313 Lee St E Apt 221
Charleston, WV 25301
2 bd2 ba1,164 sqft$150/ft²
Condo
Janet Amores · Old Colony
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New Listing
37
$230,000
1103 Cornell St
Charleston, WV 25302
3 bd2 ba1,092 sqft$211/ft²
House27,443 sqft lot
Brenda Bradley · Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Real
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New Listing
25
$259,000
86 Abney Cir N
Charleston, WV 25314
2 bd2 ba1,474 sqft$176/ft²
House14,810 sqft lot
Ben Adkins · Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Real
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New Listing
50
$259,900
1233 Lyndale Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
3 bd2 ba2,444 sqft$106/ft²
House
Jackie Zakaib · Old Colony
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New Build
$335,000
814 Virginia St E Apt 7
Charleston, WV 25301
1 bd2 ba1,265 sqft$265/ft²
Condo
Natalie Cowley · Old Colony
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Active listings
116
Homes on market
Median list price
$195K
Avg. days on market
34
Days until sale
New this week
69
Newly listed
Price drops:27.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.9%
How much do homes cost in Charleston by property type?
How the Charleston, 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 | $254,000 | $115/sq ft | 44 | 43 days |
| Condo / co-op | $175,000 | $222/sq ft | 3 | 3 days |
| Townhouse | $140,000 | $126/sq ft | 1 | 3 days |
Who lives in Charleston?
American Community Survey estimates for Charleston. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
47,918
Households
21,237
Median income
$64,512/yr
Median age
42.6 years
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median home value
$187,300
Median gross rent
$898/mo
Mean commute
17.9 min
62.8% of occupied homes in Charleston 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 $187,300 against Zillow's $166,696 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $898/mo, below Zillow's $1,369/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Charleston?
29 schools tracked · 11,301 students
The largest public schools serving Charleston, 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.
George Washington High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,186 students
Capital High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,042 students
West Virginia Virtual Academy
Grades K-11 · 936 students
John Adams Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 708 students
Sissonville High School
Grades 9-12 · 572 students
Sissonville Middle School
Grades 5-8 · 513 students
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 494 students
Elk Elementary Center
Grades PK-5 · 479 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 Charleston, WV?
Ordered by distance from Charleston, not by size. Compare Charleston side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Charleston?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Charleston listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Charleston housing market FAQ
Is Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?
Charleston, WV is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.4 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 34 days, and sellers getting 96.9% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Charleston?
The typical home in Charleston, WV is worth $166,696 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $234,000, about $122 per square foot.
Is Charleston cheaper than the rest of West Virginia?
Charleston's median sale price of $234,000 is 12% lower than the West Virginia statewide median of $265,200, and 43% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Charleston?
Homes in Charleston, WV spent a median of 34 days on market before going under contract, versus 50 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Charleston?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $166,696 home is about $890 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $38,139 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $64,512.
Are home prices rising in Charleston?
The typical home value in Charleston, WV rose 2.9% over the last 12 months, from $161,967 to $166,696 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Charleston?
Charleston 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 Charleston?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Charleston, WV is a seller's market with 2.4 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 10.1x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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