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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Downtown is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

At the same time last year, Downtown was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Downtown is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Downtown, VA

How much do homes in Downtown, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$352,500

$266/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

-$24,000(-6.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Downtown have sold for 6.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Downtown was $352,500 in September 2024, down 6.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $266.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $259.5K$260K
0.2%
2 $360K$358K
-0.6%
3 $432.5K$387K
-10.5%
4 $570K$464.9K
-18.4%
5+ $497.5K$573K
+15.2%

Summary: Downtown housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Jackson Ward
+17.8%
Downtown
-6.4%

Housing Supply in Downtown, VA

How many homes are available in Downtown, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4353+23.3%

Summary: The Downtown real estate market had 53 homes for sale in September 2024, a 23.3% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 1114
+27.3%
2 1215
+25.0%
3 1720
+17.6%
4 23
+50.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Downtown housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 27.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
85-37.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Downtown, you may be able to get a good deal. 80% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Downtown in September 2024, down by 37.5% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 80% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Downtown, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
16 Days26 Days+55.6%

Summary: Homes in Downtown had an average of 26 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 55.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 5 homes were sold in Downtown; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% 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 29 Days Ago

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