South Charleston, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the South Charleston market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
South Charleston, WV is a balanced market: homes in Kanawha County sell in a median of 48 days, and the number for sale is +5.5% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
+0.5% to +4.5% for the typical South Charleston 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 Kanawha County as a whole.
South Charleston market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in South Charleston, WV?
$172,065 as of September 2026, +4.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in South Charleston, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026 and +30.1% over five years.
Is South Charleston, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Kanawha County sells in 48 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in South Charleston, WV?
The typical rent is $985 a month as of September 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in South Charleston, WV?
384 homes were listed for sale across Kanawha County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in South Charleston, WV?
Homegrity lists 42 licensed agents in South Charleston, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/south-charleston.