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Purgitsville 26852

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$315K
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.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$252K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · 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
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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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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.447
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$252K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,440 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.1983
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.49%

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.81%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.1%
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.9.9 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

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 Purgitsville 26852 compares

By median home value, Purgitsville 26852 is the 11th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Hampshire County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Hampshire County.

Home values in Purgitsville 26852

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$79K$733K
ZIP codes in Hampshire County ranked by median home value
#Hampshire CountyMedian valueHomes
126817$357K189
2Points 25437$327K229
3Slanesville 25444$321K348
4Yellow Spring 26865$314K363
5Capon Bridge 26711$314K1,332
6Shanks 26761$290K218
7Augusta 26704$289K2,847
8High View 26808$260K599
9Levels 25431$256K281
10Rio 26755$252K389
11Purgitsville 26852$252K447
12Springfield 26763$242K1,241
13Romney 26757$240K3,011
14Paw Paw 25434$236K1,510
15Delray 26714$206K440
16Green Spring 26722$190K415

About the Purgitsville 26852 market

What is the median home price in Purgitsville 26852, WV?

The median sale price in Purgitsville 26852, WV is $315,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Purgitsville 26852, WV each year?

3 homes sold in Purgitsville 26852, WV over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). 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 Purgitsville 26852, WV?

Purgitsville 26852, WV contains 447 residential properties, with a median of 1,440 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1983. The median TopHap Estimate is $252K.

How does Purgitsville 26852, WV compare to the rest of Hampshire County?

By median home value, Purgitsville 26852, WV is the 11th most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Hampshire County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Hampshire County. Rio 26755 ranks just above it and Springfield 26763 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Purgitsville 26852, WV?

74% of homes in Purgitsville 26852, WV are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Purgitsville 26852, WV hold?

81% of mortgaged homes in Purgitsville 26852, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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