Real Estate Law in West Virginia

West Virginia ( WV)

Average: $900

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$350

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $900                    
Typical
                        Real Estate Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$2,200

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$150/hr	$195/hr	$350/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$350	$900	$2,200

What to Know About Real Estate Law Costs in West Virginia

West Virginia requires attorney involvement for closings. Fees $350-$900. West Virginia has a transfer tax of $1.10 per $500 plus $0.55 per $500 additional excise tax. Property taxes are very low averaging 0.57%. Mineral rights are a major consideration — coal, gas, and timber rights are frequently severed from surface estates.

Sources: State REALTORS Association, Bankrate Closing Cost Study 2024 (WV)