Is Altavista, VA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Altavista is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, Altavista has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Altavista is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Altavista, VA

How much do homes in Altavista, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$196,750

$145/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

-$15,700(-7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Altavista have sold for 7.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Altavista was $196,750 in December 2024, down 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $145.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $164.2K$124K
-24.5%
3 $209.9K$183.5K
-12.6%
4 $228K$269.9K
+18.4%
5+ $306K$272.2K
-11.0%

Summary: Altavista housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 24.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Staunton River
+15.6%
Hurt
+10.5%
Seneca
+5.4%
Altavista
-7.4%

Housing Supply in Altavista, VA

How many homes are available in Altavista, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1912-36.8%

Summary: The Altavista real estate market had 12 homes for sale in December 2024, a 36.8% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 10
-100.0%
3 97
-22.2%
4 64
-33.3%
5+ 31
-66.7%

Summary: The Altavista housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 66.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
53-40.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Altavista, expect to pay close to the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in Altavista in December 2024, down by 40.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 67% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Altavista, VA

How long does it take to sell a home in Altavista, VA?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
29 Days5 Days-83.2%

Summary: Homes in Altavista had an average of 5 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 83.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Altavista are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 3 homes were sold in Altavista; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 4 Days Ago

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