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Housing in Coal City

6 homes sold in Coal City in the last year, at a typical $145K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Coal City homes are listed.

Homes sold
6
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$145K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$107
West Virginia $145
Paid vs. asking
93.6%
0% sold over asking
For sale now
3
September 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Coal City home costs about $1,240 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Coal City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Coal City’s 4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Coal City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Coal City

Four things worth knowing

4%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $145K home, about $5,810 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
40 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Coal City.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Coal City, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Coal City. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Coal City with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Coal City

What do homes sell for in Coal City, WV?

6 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $145K, $107 a square foot.

Is Coal City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 3 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 0 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.6% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Coal City?

About 4% of a home’s value a year. On a $145K home that’s near $5,810.

Where can I see homes for sale in Coal City?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Coal City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Coal City.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).