Is Parkersburg, WV a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Parkersburg is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Parkersburg has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Parkersburg is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Parkersburg, WV

How much do homes in Parkersburg, WV cost?

Median Sold Price

$145,750

$95/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$10,750(+8.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Parkersburg have sold for 8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Parkersburg was $145,750 in May 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $95.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $54.9K$153K
+178.7%
2 $93.5K$115K
+23.0%
3 $138.3K$145K
+4.8%
4 $187K$194K
+3.7%
5+ $235K$266K
+13.2%

Summary: Parkersburg housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 178.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lubeck
+14.9%
Parkersburg
+8.0%
Tygart
+5.5%
Vienna
+4.0%
Belpre
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Parkersburg, WV

How many homes are available in Parkersburg, WV?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
146153+4.8%

Summary: The Parkersburg real estate market had 153 homes for sale in May 2024, a 4.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1917
-10.5%
3 7273
+1.4%
4 4046
+15.0%
5+ 1416
+14.3%

Summary: The Parkersburg housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
2949+69.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Parkersburg, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 49 homes were sold or pending in Parkersburg in May 2024, up by 69.0% month-over-month. Of the 49 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Parkersburg, WV

How long does it take to sell a home in Parkersburg, WV?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
62 Days77 Days+24.0%

Summary: Homes in Parkersburg had an average of 77 days on market in May 2024, up by 24% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Parkersburg has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2024, 49 homes were sold in Parkersburg; 27% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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