The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25813 sells for about $220,750, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,121 a month.
ZIP 25813 — Beaver
The housing market in 25813 is characterized by stable demand for entry-level and mid-range single-family homes. Limited inventory is keeping prices steady, with most activity driven by local buyers seeking affordability near the Beckley employment hub.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a quiet, affordable suburban environment with easy highway access to the employment hubs of Beckley.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 8.0% — 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 5.6%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25813, Raleigh County WV
Crime rates in the Beaver area are generally considered low compared to national averages, with the community maintaining a quiet, rural-suburban character.
Schools serving the area are part of the Raleigh County school system, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area is subject to typical Appalachian weather patterns, including potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas and winter storm impacts.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Beckley and regional healthcare and service sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Raleigh County based on a percentage of appraised value, with rates determined by local levies and state-mandated assessment formulas.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to the West Virginia Turnpike (I-77/I-64) providing connections to Beckley and beyond.
The area offers access to local parks and is within a short drive of major outdoor attractions like Grandview State Park and various golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and some investor-owned properties.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail services centered in the nearby city of Beckley.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via I-77 and I-64; public transit options are minimal.
Development is largely infill-based with no major large-scale master-planned communities currently under construction.
The Raleigh County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state requirements.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to West Virginia.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- ACE Adventure Resort4.712.8 mi
- Ace Adventure Water Park4.612.8 mi
- Escape-A-Torium4.918.2 mi
- Tamarack Marketplace4.56.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.24.6 mi
- Weathered Ground Brewery4.99.8 mi
- Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center4.43.7 mi
- Southside Junction Tap House4.618.2 mi
- New River Gorge National Park & Preserve4.96.1 mi
- ACE Adventure Resort4.712.8 mi
- New River Gorge Sandstone Visitor Center4.810.9 mi
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine4.85.4 mi
- Grand View Overlook4.93.5 mi
- New River Gorge Bridge4.919.3 mi
- Tamarack Marketplace4.56.6 mi
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine4.85.4 mi
- Cathedral Cafe4.618.1 mi
- Thurmond Historic Town4.611.7 mi
- New River Gorge National Park & Preserve4.96.1 mi
- Grand View Overlook4.93.5 mi
- Little Beaver State Park4.62.5 mi
- Grandview4.93.4 mi
- YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex4.72.6 mi
- Bluestone Lake Marina4.415.9 mi
- Glade Springs Resort Golf Course4.55.1 mi
- Black Knight Golf Course4.43.9 mi
- Grandview Country Club4.51.8 mi
- Crossroads Mall4.26.7 mi
- Rural King4.56.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.44.7 mi
- Kohl's4.54.4 mi
- Gabe's4.35.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features scenic overlooks and hiking trails.
Provides golf and recreational facilities nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.