Charles Town, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Charles Town market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Charles Town, WV is a balanced market: homes in Jefferson County sell in a median of 53 days, and the number for sale is +6.6% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
0% to +4% for the typical Charles Town 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 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Jefferson County as a whole.
Charles Town market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Charles Town, WV?
$406,960 as of September 2026, +3.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Charles Town, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026 and +27% over five years.
Is Charles Town, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Jefferson County sells in 53 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Charles Town, WV?
The typical rent is $2,009 a month as of September 2026, +1.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Charles Town, WV?
291 homes were listed for sale across Jefferson County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Charles Town, WV?
Homegrity lists 535 licensed agents in Charles Town, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/charles-town.