The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25183 sells for about $155,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $900 a month.
ZIP 25183 — Sharples
The housing market in ZIP 25183 remains stable with modest price appreciation and limited inventory. Market conditions are driven by local demand for affordable, rural-adjacent housing, with little pressure from new development or rapid population growth.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and families seeking affordable housing in a quiet, rural setting with proximity to Charleston.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 25183, Kanawha County WV
Crime rates in this rural Kanawha County area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Kanawha County school system, which maintains a mix of rural community schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near the Kanawha River and its tributaries, requiring standard flood insurance considerations for many properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Kanawha County industrial and service sectors, with limited new residential development activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Kanawha County based on a percentage of fair market value, with specific levies for school districts and local municipal services.
Commuting primarily involves driving via state routes toward Charleston, the regional employment hub, with limited public transit options available.
Residents have access to local parks, riverfront activities, and outdoor recreation typical of the Appalachian region, with basic shopping available in nearby towns.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with rents remaining relatively stable compared to urban centers.
The economy is driven by regional healthcare, government services, and legacy industrial sectors centered in the Kanawha Valley.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicle use along state highway corridors connecting to the Charleston metro area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential improvements rather than large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects.
The Kanawha County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Kanawha County school district levies and local fire service fees.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wind risk profiles common to West Virginia.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 25183.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
Small neighborhood parks serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.