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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Covington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Covington, VA

How much do homes in Covington, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$152,497

$102/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$17,252(-10.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Covington have sold for 10.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Covington was $152,497 in October 2024, down 10.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $102.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $100.5K$95K
-5.5%
3 $175K$152.4K
-12.9%
4 $169.5K$167.5K
-1.2%
5+ $355K$364.9K
+2.8%

Summary: Covington 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 decreased by 5.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Jackson River
+6.9%
Covington
-10.2%
Covington
-10.2%

Housing Supply in Covington, VA

How many homes are available in Covington, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3035+16.7%

Summary: The Covington real estate market had 35 homes for sale in October 2024, a 16.7% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 66
0.0%
3 1618
+12.5%
4 36
+100.0%
5+ 33
0.0%

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

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
78+14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Covington, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Covington in October 2024, up by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Covington, VA

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

Report Updated 23 Days Ago

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