The story of this market
The typical home in Stonewood, West Virginia sells for about $154,200, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $749 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+8.9%
WV · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Stonewood, West Virginia
Stonewood's housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with its role as a residential suburb. The market is driven by local demand for affordable housing, though limited new construction keeps transaction volumes low. Data gaps exist for specific market-wide metrics like days-on-market trends, which are not consistently published at the city level.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Stonewood yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A local community park providing green space and basic recreational facilities for residents. It serves as a central gathering point for the neighborhood.
Stonewood is well-suited for family buyers and local workers seeking affordable, small-town living with easy access to the employment centers of Clarksburg and Bridgeport. It is less attractive to investors seeking high-turnover short-term rentals or luxury buyers.
Public education is provided through the Harrison County school system, which serves the broader region. School quality is generally considered consistent with state averages for rural-suburban districts in West Virginia.
The city is served by local road networks connecting to US Route 50 and I-79, which facilitate commuting to regional employment hubs. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for most residents.
Recreational opportunities are primarily focused on local community parks and proximity to the broader outdoor amenities of Harrison County. Residents have access to regional shopping and dining in the adjacent city of Bridgeport.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers. Vacancy rates remain low, and the market is primarily composed of long-term residential rentals rather than short-term vacation properties.
The local economy is deeply integrated with the broader Harrison County labor market, particularly the service, retail, and healthcare sectors in nearby Bridgeport and Clarksburg. There is minimal industrial activity within the city limits.
Stonewood functions primarily as a residential bedroom community for the Clarksburg-Bridgeport area, benefiting from proximity to regional employment hubs. Infrastructure is established, though significant new commercial development is limited within the city limits.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction within the city limits. Planning is focused on maintaining existing residential infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County school and general tax levies. There are no significant MUD or PID districts operating within the city.
Stonewood maintains a relatively quiet, small-town environment typical of Harrison County, with crime rates generally lower than larger urban centers in West Virginia. Specific trend data is not determinable, but the area is characterized by a stable, residential atmosphere.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including localized flooding near water bodies and seasonal weather events. Insurance markets remain stable, though homeowners should verify specific flood zone designations for individual parcels.
Property insurance premiums are generally consistent with West Virginia state averages. Hazard exposure is primarily limited to standard weather-related risks.
Property taxes in Stonewood are administered at the county level by Harrison County, with an effective rate of approximately 0.57%. The jurisdiction relies on standard state-level property tax assessment formulas without unique municipal-specific special district surcharges.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS profiles for Stonewood city, WV.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.