The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26385 sells for about $178,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $1,081 a month.
ZIP 26385 — Lost Creek
The housing market in 26385 is characterized by modest price growth and limited inventory, reflecting a stable but slow-moving rural environment. Current conditions favor experienced operators who can manage the specific maintenance and turnover risks associated with this price point. Market activity remains steady, with demand primarily driven by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and budget-conscious buyers seeking rural or semi-rural living, as well as experienced investors prepared for the specific maintenance requirements of the local housing stock.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 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 1.9% · 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 4.0%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26385, Harrison County WV
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Harrison County Assessor based on 60% of fair market value; special district levies may apply for local utility or fire services.
Residents typically commute by car to the nearby Clarksburg employment core, with a mean travel time of approximately 25.3 minutes.
The area features rural outdoor access including local parks and proximity to regional trails and water recreation in Harrison County.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with investors often needing to account for maintenance and turnover friction in this price tier.
The local economy is anchored by the Clarksburg micro-area, with employment concentrated in healthcare, education, and regional services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on local state routes for access to the broader Harrison County road network.
The Harrison County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes, applying a statewide assessment ratio to market values.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County school district levies and local municipal or fire service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter/data.census.gov ZCTA 26385 profiles.
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.
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.79.9 mi
- Stonewall Resort4.415.9 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.76.5 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.88.5 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.88.5 mi
- Cinemark Meadowbrook Mall4.311.9 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.79.7 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.57.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.67.8 mi
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.79.9 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.76.5 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.79.7 mi
- Historic Philippi Covered Bridge4.817.9 mi
- Mountaineer Military Museum4.89.6 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.57.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.67.8 mi
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park4.61.8 mi
- Lewis County Park4.69.2 mi
- Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park4.510.1 mi
- The Marina at Stonewall Resort4.516.4 mi
- Pete Dye Golf Club4.512.3 mi
- Bel Meadow Public Golf Course45.8 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall4.311.9 mi
- Gabe's4.210.1 mi
- Marshalls4.411.8 mi
- Kohl's4.39.1 mi
- JCPenney4.211.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.