The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26412 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 26412 — Orlando
The housing market in 26412 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting its rural nature and limited economic growth. Prices remain stable with modest year-over-year appreciation, driven primarily by local demand rather than speculative investment. The market is currently balanced, with few new listings and a lack of significant development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, remote workers, or individuals seeking low-cost, rural living who prioritize privacy and outdoor access over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 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 6.0% · poverty 22.4% — a mixed stability 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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26412, West Virginia
The area is served by rural district schools with limited extracurricular offerings and generally lower state-standardized test performance compared to urban centers.
The region faces moderate flood risks in low-lying areas near the Little Kanawha River and is subject to standard regional wildfire and wind exposure.
Economic momentum is minimal with a reliance on local agriculture and small-scale timber operations; there are no major corporate developments or infrastructure expansions currently planned.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on a 60% assessment rate of fair market value, with additional levies for local school districts and emergency services.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling significant distances to reach employment hubs in larger towns like Weston or Buckhannon.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and hiking in the surrounding Appalachian foothills; there are no major commercial shopping or entertainment districts within 3 miles.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover and limited professional management; most rentals are single-family homes or mobile units.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services, with most residents commuting outside the ZIP for professional employment.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on state and county road networks for transportation.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Lewis County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a cyclical basis with limited market-driven adjustments.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district levies and local fire service fees.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and storm risks, though the low density keeps overall costs lower than in urban areas.
West Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for trustee sales following specific notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 26412.
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 Asylum4.711.9 mi
- Stonewall Resort4.47.4 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.715.3 mi
- Stonewall State Park4.57 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.712.1 mi
- Lewis County Park4.612.9 mi
- Mountaineer Military Museum4.812.2 mi
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.711.9 mi
- Flatwoods Monster Museum4.617.7 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.715.3 mi
- The West Virginia Bigfoot Museum4.617.7 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.712.1 mi
- Stonewall State Park4.57 mi
- Lewis County Park4.612.9 mi
- Sutton Lake Marina4.517.9 mi
- Burnsville Docks4.84.8 mi
- The Marina at Stonewall Resort4.57.2 mi
- Stonewall Resort4.47.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and recreational boating access.
Located within driving distance, offering extensive hiking, boating, and camping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.