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Belva 26656

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$156K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$98K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2024 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

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
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.194
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$98K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,296 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.1954
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

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.94%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.64%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.0 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,630
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 Belva 26656 compares

By median home value, Belva 26656 is the 12th most expensive of 25 ZIP codes in Fayette County, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Fayette County.

Home values in Belva 26656

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$41K$298K
ZIP codes in Fayette County ranked by median home value
#Fayette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Edmond 25837$141K149
2Meadow Bridge 25976$140K1,248
3Hico 25854$125K484
4Victor 25938$124K712
5Danese 25831$120K707
6Nallen 26680$120K151
7Swiss 26690$118K161
8Lookout 25868$114K229
9Charlton Heights 25040$108K213
10Mount Carbon 25139$105K349
11Dixie 25059$100K149
12Belva 26656$98K194
13Gauley Bridge 25085$96K344
14Smithers 25186$92K323
15Lansing 25862$91K106
16Boomer 25031$90K296
17Fayetteville 25840$87K3,768
18Kincaid 25119$86K300
19Ansted 25812$85K754
20Powellton 25161$84K248
21Robson 25173$77K207
22Oak Hill 25901$73K4,749
23Kimberly 25118$73K355
24Minden 25879$65K179

25 ZIP codes in Fayette County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Belva 26656 market

What is the median home price in Belva 26656, WV?

The median sale price in Belva 26656, WV is $156,000 (data through July 2024), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Belva 26656, WV each year?

2 homes sold in Belva 26656, WV over the last 12 months (data through July 2024). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Belva 26656, WV?

Belva 26656, WV contains 194 residential properties, with a median of 1,296 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1954. The median TopHap Estimate is $98K.

How does Belva 26656, WV compare to the rest of Fayette County?

By median home value, Belva 26656, WV is the 12th most expensive of 25 ZIP codes in Fayette County. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in Fayette County. Dixie 25059 ranks just above it and Gauley Bridge 25085 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Belva 26656, WV?

64% of homes in Belva 26656, WV are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Belva 26656, WV hold?

94% of mortgaged homes in Belva 26656, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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