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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Amherst is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Amherst, VA

How much do homes in Amherst, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$275,000

$168/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

The Median Sold Price hasn't changed since October 2023.

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Amherst has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst was $275,000 in October 2024, the same as last year, and the median price per square foot was $168.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $150K$175.2K
+16.8%
3 $257.7K$265K
+2.8%
4 $437.4K$382.4K
-12.6%
5+ $542.5K$660K
+21.7%

Summary: Amherst housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.7%.

Housing Supply in Amherst, VA

How many homes are available in Amherst, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3029-3.3%

Summary: The Amherst real estate market had 29 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.3% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 02
+100.0%
2 43
-25.0%
3 1618
+12.5%
4 95
-44.4%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Amherst housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 44.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
770.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 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 Amherst, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Amherst in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 7 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Amherst, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
44 Days82 Days+87.3%

Summary: Homes in Amherst had an average of 82 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 87.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Amherst are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During October 2024, 7 homes were sold in Amherst; 43% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 57% 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 20 Days Ago

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