Is Hancock County, WV a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Hancock County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Hancock County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Hancock County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Hancock County, WV

How much do homes in Hancock County, WV cost?

Median Sold Price

$145,150

$102/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$10,150(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Hancock County have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hancock County was $145,150 in November 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $102.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $54.2K$23K
-57.6%
2 $77K$90.5K
+17.5%
3 $151.5K$151.5K
0.0%
4 $120K$172.5K
+43.8%
5+ $157.5K$150K
-4.8%

Summary: Hancock County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 57.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.5%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes increased by 43.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Brooke County
+24.4%
Jefferson County
+10.1%
Beaver County
+8.5%
Hancock County
+7.5%
Columbiana County
+5.2%

Housing Supply in Hancock County, WV

How many homes are available in Hancock County, WV?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
143129-9.8%

Summary: The Hancock County real estate market had 129 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 2220
-9.1%
3 8377
-7.2%
4 2621
-19.2%
5+ 109
-10.0%

Summary: The Hancock County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 19.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2619-26.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Hancock County, you may be able to get a good deal. 73.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in Hancock County in November 2024, down by 26.9% month-over-month. Of the 19 sold homes, 74% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 5% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hancock County, WV

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
83 Days70 Days-14.7%

Summary: Homes in Hancock County had an average of 70 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 14.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Hancock County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 19 homes were sold in Hancock County; 5% of homes were sold within 30 days, 63% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 32% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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