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SHANKS, WV 26761

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$420,000
⇧ 20% vs $350,000 last year
Average Price
$420,000
⇧ 20% vs $350,000 last year
Days on Market
350
⇧ 446.9% vs 64 days last year

Market Context

Population: 652  ·  Density: 22.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $25,112

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 75.7%

Market Analysis

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

The SHANKS, WV real estate market (26761) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 350 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 350 days on market compared to 64 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 20% year-over-year, from $350,000 to $420,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 350 now vs 64 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $420,000 (+20% YoY)
  • Average: $420,000 (+20% 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 20.6 miles — 98 listings ($33,566,196 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
26761Shanks, WV 267610.0 mi1$420,000$420,000$420,000
26704Augusta, WV 267045.7 mi21$6,177,213$299,450$294,153
26755Rio, WV 267558.1 mi3$2,549,700$849,900$849,900
26852Purgitsville, WV 2685211.7 mi6$2,341,380$399,999$390,230
26710Burlington, WV 2671013.4 mi3$1,105,500$349,000$368,500
26808High View, WV 2680814.7 mi1$635,500$635,500$635,500
26845Old Fields, WV 2684515.8 mi4$668,000$167,000$167,000
26719Fort Ashby, WV 2671915.9 mi14$5,195,050$309,900$371,075
25431Levels, WV 2543116.2 mi4$858,000$214,500$214,500
26726Keyser, WV 2672617.6 mi26$5,387,824$165,000$207,224
25434Paw Paw, WV 2543418.4 mi8$4,763,864$379,950$595,483
26743New Creek, WV 2674320.4 mi2$1,392,500$696,250$696,250
26810Lost City, WV 2681020.6 mi5$2,071,665$399,000$414,333

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SHANKS, WV 26761?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in SHANKS, WV (zip code 26761), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SHANKS, WV 26761?

The median listing price in SHANKS, WV 26761 is $420,000 as of January 2026, a 20% increase from $350,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SHANKS, WV 26761 spend an average of 350 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 64 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SHANKS, WV 26761?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SHANKS, WV 26761 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 350 days on market compared to 64 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SHANKS, WV 26761 save an estimated $8,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $420,000. 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.