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ATHENS, WV 24712

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mercer County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
5
⇧ 400% vs 1 last year
Pending
1
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$174,900
⇩ 50% vs $349,999 last year
Average Price
$152,800
⇩ 56.3% vs $349,999 last year
Days on Market
73
⇩ 79.1% vs 350 days last year

Market Context

Population: 2,721  ·  Density: 88.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,181

Typical home value: $150,946  ·  Homeownership: 81.4%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ATHENS, WV real estate market (24712) currently shows 5 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 350 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 50% year-over-year, from $349,999 to $174,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 5 this year vs 1 last year
  • Days on market: 73 now vs 350 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $174,900 (-50% YoY)
  • Average: $152,800 (-56.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.3 miles — 110 listings ($31,462,464 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
24712Athens, WV 247120.0 mi5$764,000$174,900$152,800
24740Princeton, WV 247406.3 mi43$8,122,571$181,000$188,897
25820Camp Creek, WV 258206.9 mi2$479,800$239,900$239,900
24739Princeton, WV 247397.1 mi17$4,342,242$265,000$255,426
25969Jumping Branch, WV 2596910.2 mi3$957,000$319,000$319,000
25978Nimitz, WV 2597811.8 mi3$1,942,350$647,450$647,450
25843Ghent, WV 2584312.4 mi6$3,979,800$609,450$663,300
24935Forest Hill, WV 2493513.6 mi3$442,401$188,500$147,467
24124Narrows, VA 2412413.8 mi16$8,589,520$265,000$536,845
24366Rocky Gap, VA 2436614.9 mi1$249,900$249,900$249,900
24736Matoaka, WV 2473615.2 mi2$300,000$150,000$150,000
25857Josephine, WV 2585715.4 mi1$94,000$94,000$94,000
25823Coal City, WV 2582316.3 mi8$1,198,880$144,000$149,860

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ATHENS, WV 24712?

As of January 2026, there are 5 active listings in ATHENS, WV (zip code 24712), compared to 1 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ATHENS, WV 24712?

The median listing price in ATHENS, WV 24712 is $174,900 as of January 2026, a 50% decrease from $349,999 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ATHENS, WV?

Homes in ATHENS, WV 24712 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 350 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ATHENS, WV 24712?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ATHENS, WV 24712 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 350 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ATHENS, WV?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ATHENS, WV 24712 save an estimated $3,498 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $174,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.