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Housing in Oceana

2 homes sold in Oceana in the last year, at a typical $70K

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

Homes sold
2
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$70K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$50
West Virginia $145
Paid vs. asking
98.3%
0% sold over asking
For sale now
3
September 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Oceana home costs about $398 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Oceana’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Oceana’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Oceana is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Oceana

Five things worth knowing

0.6%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $70K home, about $390 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
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Schools

The schools grade for Oceana, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Oceana
24 min

Typical commute

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

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?

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Questions about buying a home in Oceana

What do homes sell for in Oceana, WV?

2 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $70K, $50 a square foot.

Is Oceana 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 98.3% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Oceana?

About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $70K home that’s near $390.

Where can I see homes for sale in Oceana?

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

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).