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Ghent 25843

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$294K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$259K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprJul
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprJul
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprJul
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2019202020232024

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.723
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$259K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,659 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.70%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.55%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.11%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Ghent 25843 compares

By median home value, Ghent 25843 is the 2nd most expensive of 29 ZIP codes in Raleigh County, and its typical home is worth more than 85% of all homes in Raleigh County.

Home values in Ghent 25843

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$72K$904K
ZIP codes in Raleigh County ranked by median home value
#Raleigh CountyMedian valueHomes
1Daniels 25832$285K2,112
2Ghent 25843$259K723
3Cool Ridge 25825$214K879
4Shady Spring 25918$199K1,923
5White Oak 25989$190K164
6Beaver 25813$181K2,033
7Bolt 25817$139K157
8Crab Orchard 25827$135K1,083
9Fairdale 25839$130K387
10Lester 25865$130K720
11Glen Daniel 25844$115K500
12Beckley 25801$113K15,281
13Coal City 25823$99K691
14Midway 25878$95K274
15Odd 25902$95K197
16Mount Hope 25880$93K2,855
17Sophia 25921$79K656
18Princewick 25908$76K328
19Rock Creek 25174$73K181
20Dry Creek 25062$71K146
21Arnett 25007$70K238
22Glen White 25849$68K128
23Slab Fork 25920$68K204
24Naoma 25140$43K396

29 ZIP codes in Raleigh County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Ghent 25843 market

What is the median home price in Ghent 25843, WV?

The median sale price in Ghent 25843, WV is $294,195 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ghent 25843, WV each year?

6 homes sold in Ghent 25843, WV over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Ghent 25843, WV?

Ghent 25843, WV contains 723 residential properties, with a median of 1,659 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $259K.

How does Ghent 25843, WV compare to the rest of Raleigh County?

By median home value, Ghent 25843, WV is the 2nd most expensive of 29 ZIP codes in Raleigh County. Its typical home is worth more than 85% of all homes in Raleigh County. Daniels 25832 ranks just above it and Cool Ridge 25825 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ghent 25843, WV?

55% of homes in Ghent 25843, WV are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ghent 25843, WV hold?

70% of mortgaged homes in Ghent 25843, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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