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PRINCETON, WV 24739

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mercer County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The PRINCETON, WV real estate market (24739) currently shows 36 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 63 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 21.9% year-over-year, from $199,675 to $243,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 13,080  ·  Density: 40.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $54,226

Typical home value: $123,377  ·  Homeownership: 76.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
36
⇧ 71.4% vs 21 last year
Pending
12
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$243,450
⇧ 21.9% vs $199,675 last year
Average Price
$423,486
⇧ 57.3% vs $269,290 last year
Days on Market
63
⇧ 5% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$139
— vs $139/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,802 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 36 this year vs 21 last year
  • Days on market: 63 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $243,450 (+21.9% YoY)
  • Average: $423,486 (+57.3% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.8 miles — 158 listings ($50,749,786 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
24739Princeton, WV 247390.0 mi16$4,069,584$262,450$254,349
24712Athens, WV 247127.1 mi4$1,013,600$181,850$253,400
24124Narrows, VA 241248.1 mi14$6,804,812$223,500$486,058
25979Pipestem, WV 2597910.9 mi4$898,400$189,900$224,600
24701Bluefield, WV 2470112.6 mi61$12,331,455$139,900$202,155
24963Peterstown, WV 2496312.9 mi14$5,370,008$207,375$383,572
25841Flat Top, WV 2584113.8 mi1$799,000$799,000$799,000
24315Bland, VA 2431516.1 mi9$2,996,550$271,250$332,950
24935Forest Hill, WV 2493517.1 mi3$442,401$188,500$147,467
24314Bastian, VA 2431417.9 mi3$1,497,324$544,925$499,108
25978Nimitz, WV 2597818.3 mi3$2,985,000$995,000$995,000
25843Ghent, WV 2584319.3 mi3$2,750,799$699,900$916,933
24084Dublin, VA 2408420.8 mi23$8,790,853$314,675$382,211

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PRINCETON, WV 24739?

As of September 2026, there are 36 active listings in PRINCETON, WV (zip code 24739), compared to 21 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PRINCETON, WV 24739?

The median listing price in PRINCETON, WV 24739 is $243,450 as of September 2026, a 21.9% increase from $199,675 the prior year.

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

Homes in PRINCETON, WV 24739 spend an average of 63 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PRINCETON, WV 24739?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, PRINCETON, WV 24739 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 63 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

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

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