Buffalo, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Buffalo market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Buffalo, WV is a balanced market: homes in Putnam County sell in a median of 45 days, and the number for sale is −8.4% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−4.5% to +6.5% for the typical Buffalo home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Putnam County as a whole.
Buffalo market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Buffalo, WV?
$168,722 as of September 2026, −1.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Buffalo, WV?
No — the typical home value changed −1.7% over the year to September 2026 and +14.3% over five years.
Is Buffalo, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Putnam County sells in 45 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Buffalo, WV?
76 homes were listed for sale across Putnam County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Buffalo, WV?
Homegrity lists licensed agents in Buffalo, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Winfield, WV: /real-estate-agents/winfield-wv.