The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26253 sells for about $258,900, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $688 a month.
ZIP 26253 — Beverly
The housing market in 26253 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural West Virginia trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of Elkins, though limited new construction keeps the market tight.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to the services and employment opportunities in the city of Elkins.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 17.7% · poverty 23.8% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.7%/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 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26253, Randolph County WV
Crime rates in the Beverly area are generally low and consistent with rural Randolph County trends, remaining significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Randolph County School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Tygart Valley River basin and typical Appalachian weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, education, and healthcare sectors in nearby Elkins, with limited new large-scale commercial development within the ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed by Randolph County based on 60% of fair market value, with rates determined by local levies and state-mandated school district requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-219 and US-250 to reach employment hubs in Elkins.
The area offers access to the Tygart Valley River for fishing and boating, with proximity to the Monongahela National Forest for hiking and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by public sector employment, healthcare services, and small-scale retail, with significant reliance on the broader Randolph County labor market.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US-219 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the region.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the historic town boundaries.
The Randolph County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals to ensure equitable taxation across the county.
Parcels are subject to Randolph County school levies and local municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to the West Virginia mountain geography.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local county records.
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.
Historical center preserving the town's role in the Civil War.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.