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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Arlington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Arlington, VA

How much do homes in Arlington, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$766,681

$488/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$46,730(+6.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Arlington have sold for 6.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Arlington was $766,681 in October 2024, up 6.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $488.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $330.4K$361.3K
+9.3%
2 $557.9K$617K
+10.6%
3 $880.5K$965.8K
+9.7%
4 $1.1M$1.2M
+9.1%
5+ $1.7M$1.8M
+4.2%

Summary: Arlington housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Arlington
+6.5%
Penrose
-11.8%

Housing Supply in Arlington, VA

How many homes are available in Arlington, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
534581+8.8%

Summary: The Arlington real estate market had 581 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 122127
+4.1%
2 157167
+6.4%
3 90102
+13.3%
4 5563
+14.5%
5+ 110122
+10.9%

Summary: The Arlington housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
139157+12.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

51 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

56 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

50 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Arlington, expect to pay close to the asking price. 35.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 157 homes were sold or pending in Arlington in October 2024, up by 12.9% month-over-month. Of the 157 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Arlington, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
19 Days27 Days+41.2%

Summary: Homes in Arlington had an average of 27 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 41.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

121 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 157 homes were sold in Arlington; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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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