The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25836 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 25836 — Eccles
The housing market in 25839 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable single-family homes, though limited new construction keeps the market tight.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to the amenities of Beckley.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 0.0% · poverty 21.9% — 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 4.4%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25839, Raleigh County WV
Crime rates in the Fairdale area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the Raleigh County school system, which maintains a mix of rural community-focused elementary and secondary institutions.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including localized flooding in low-lying areas and seasonal wildfire risks common to the Appalachian terrain.
Economic momentum is modest, primarily driven by regional service sectors and proximity to Beckley, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Raleigh County, utilizing a state-mandated assessment ratio applied to the appraised market value.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via local state routes to reach employment hubs in Beckley.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking and fishing in nearby state forests and rural parklands.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and government services centered in the nearby city of Beckley.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options available.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements rather than major commercial expansion.
The Raleigh County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 25839.
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 Resort4.716.3 mi
- Ace Adventure Water Park4.616.3 mi
- Tamarack Marketplace4.53.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.25.1 mi
- Weathered Ground Brewery4.913.3 mi
- Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center4.45.8 mi
- Cabins at Pine Haven4.77.9 mi
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine4.84 mi
- Grand View Overlook4.911.8 mi
- Little Beaver State Park4.610.5 mi
- Grandview4.911.7 mi
- Marquee Cinemas, Galleria 14, Beckley, WV4.35.2 mi
- Tamarack Marketplace4.53.1 mi
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine4.84 mi
- Thurmond Historic Town4.616 mi
- Thurmond Town Hall4.816 mi
- Grand View Overlook4.911.8 mi
- Little Beaver State Park4.610.5 mi
- Grandview4.911.7 mi
- YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex4.76.8 mi
- Lake Stephens RCPRA41.9 mi
- Glade Springs Resort Golf Course4.511.6 mi
- Black Knight Golf Course4.46 mi
- Grandview Country Club4.510.4 mi
- Crossroads Mall4.25.9 mi
- Rural King4.55.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.44.9 mi
- Kohl's4.55.2 mi
- Gabe's4.35 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides lake access, trails, and camping facilities nearby.
A regional historical landmark located a short drive away.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.