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South Charleston 25309

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West VirginiaStrong buyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong buyer's market · 14
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$145K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-21.0%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
92
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$172K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Mar 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,570
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$172K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,464 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1962
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.7%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.42%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.58%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,669
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.400 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How South Charleston 25309 compares

By median home value, South Charleston 25309 is the 6th most expensive of 38 ZIP codes in Kanawha County, and its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in Kanawha County.

Home values in South Charleston 25309

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$62K$685K
ZIP codes in Kanawha County ranked by median home value
#Kanawha CountyMedian valueHomes
1Charleston 25314$266K6,167
2Charleston 25304$242K3,130
3Charleston 25313$187K4,779
4Elkview 25071$180K4,531
5Charleston 25301$177K474
6South Charleston 25309$172K4,570
7Tornado 25202$166K616
8Charleston 25312$160K3,770
9Charleston 25311$156K3,434
10South Charleston 25303$156K2,955
11Saint Albans 25177$154K9,509
12Charleston 25320$148K2,177
13Nitro 25143$140K3,612
14Belle 25015$134K1,586
15Pratt 25162$134K219
16Clendenin 25045$126K2,249
17Charleston 25302$124K6,380
18Glasgow 25086$123K311
19East Bank 25067$122K407
20Dunbar 25064$119K3,747
21Hansford 25103$111K200
22Winifrede 25214$106K236
23Charleston 25306$102K2,645
24Charleston 25315$101K1,278

38 ZIP codes in Kanawha County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the South Charleston 25309 market

What is the median home price in South Charleston 25309, WV?

The median sale price in South Charleston 25309, WV is $145,000 (data through March 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 21.0% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in South Charleston 25309, WV each year?

92 homes sold in South Charleston 25309, WV over the last 12 months (data through March 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is South Charleston 25309, WV a buyer's or seller's market?

South Charleston 25309, WV is currently a strong buyer's market, scoring 14 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through March 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in South Charleston 25309, WV?

South Charleston 25309, WV contains 4,570 residential properties, with a median of 1,464 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1962. The median TopHap Estimate is $172K.

How does South Charleston 25309, WV compare to the rest of Kanawha County?

By median home value, South Charleston 25309, WV is the 6th most expensive of 38 ZIP codes in Kanawha County. Its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in Kanawha County. Charleston 25301 ranks just above it and Tornado 25202 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in South Charleston 25309, WV?

78% of homes in South Charleston 25309, WV are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in South Charleston 25309, WV hold?

42% of mortgaged homes in South Charleston 25309, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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