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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Putnam County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Putnam County, WV

How much do homes in Putnam County, WV cost?

Median Sold Price

$259,940

$131/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$2,940(+1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Putnam County have sold for 1.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Putnam County was $259,940 in March 2024, up 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $131.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $34K$131K
+285.3%
2 $172.5K$169.5K
-1.7%
3 $211.1K$230K
+8.9%
4 $309K$349.4K
+13.1%
5+ $415K$428K
+3.1%

Summary: Putnam County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 285.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Mason County
+9.4%
Kanawha County
+6.8%
Jackson County
+5.3%
Putnam County
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Putnam County, WV

How many homes are available in Putnam County, WV?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
104110+5.8%

Summary: The Putnam County real estate market had 110 homes for sale in March 2024, a 5.8% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 58
+60.0%
3 4643
-6.5%
4 4040
0.0%
5+ 1319
+46.2%

Summary: The Putnam County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 60%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 46.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3028-6.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Putnam County, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in Putnam County in March 2024, down by 6.7% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Putnam County, WV

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
42 Days37 Days-12.2%

Summary: Homes in Putnam County had an average of 37 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 12.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Putnam County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 28 homes were sold in Putnam County; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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 25 Days Ago

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