Real Estate Investing in Sod, West Virginia (25567)

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Lincoln County • Population: 782 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 25567 (Sod, WV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (34/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.1% CAGR).
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 8.6% in the last year.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $107,230
Avg Monthly Rent $783
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income N/A
% Renters 36.4%

Market Analysis: 25567 Sod

The 25567 ZIP covers a section of Sod that demands careful diligence. Prices near $107K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 25567 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

In the broader WV picture, 25567 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

Resident income in 25567 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 25567 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Sod:

Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost × the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-8.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $783/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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BALANCED MARKET
Charleston, WV Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
41 days
Average time to sell
Average
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Charleston, WV metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$127K$117K$107K$97K$86K$76KNov 2019Mar 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 25567 Compare?

Metric 25567 Sod Charleston, WV West Virginia
Home Value $107,230 $107,230 N/A $169,372
5-Year CAGR 1.1% 1.1% N/A 6.1%
Avg Rent $783 $783 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.7% 5.7% - -
💡 Why Invest in 25567? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 36% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+1.1%
Slow

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Charleston, WV metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
1/2
41 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $107,230
Monthly Rent $783
Price-to-Rent 11.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.8%
Cap Rate 5.7%
5-Year IRR 6.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -8.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR -3.5% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
22.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.1%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 25567

Population: 782

💰 Median Household Income
N/A
🏠 Renter Occupied
36.4%
This area
36.4%
State
19.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.2%
This area
1.2%
State
-19.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
16.1%
This area
16.1%
State
-9.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.5 years
This area
36.5 years
State
-3.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
22.0%
This area
22.0%
State
23.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 100.0%
👶 Under 18
30.8%
This area
30.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.4%
This area
24.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
14.0%
This area
14.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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Expected: Q1 2025

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

5 Nearby 1,505 Off-Campus Students
C+
Boone Career and Technical Center
85 students · 8.7 mi
C+
Ben Franklin Career Center
99 students · 12.1 mi
C+
West Virginia State University
3,458 students · 12.6 mi
C
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
1,793 students · 13.3 mi
C
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
317 students · 14.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,505 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How expensive is real estate in Sod, WV?

In Sod, WV the median home value sits at $107K. Against the broader WV market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are landlord laws favorable in Sod, WV?

For rental operators, Sod, WV rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Sod, WV?

Rental vacancy in Sod, WV is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Sod, WV?

The house hack math a challenging in Sod, WV. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $783/mo rents and $107K home values.

How strong is tenant demand in Sod, WV?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Sod, WV. The rental market absorbs $783/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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