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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfax is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fairfax, VA

How much do homes in Fairfax, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$771,748

$346/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$67,770(+9.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfax have sold for 9.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfax was $771,748 in November 2024, up 9.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $346.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $285K$285K
0.0%
2 $410K$432K
+5.4%
3 $654.7K$699.9K
+6.9%
4 $800K$865K
+8.1%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+8.7%

Summary: Fairfax housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fairfax
+9.6%
Braddock
+9.5%
Sully
+7.6%
Providence
+4.6%

Housing Supply in Fairfax, VA

How many homes are available in Fairfax, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
346321-7.2%

Summary: The Fairfax real estate market had 321 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1921
+10.5%
2 5750
-12.3%
3 112107
-4.5%
4 10191
-9.9%
5+ 5752
-8.8%

Summary: The Fairfax housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
135103-23.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

46 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfax, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 103 homes were sold or pending in Fairfax in November 2024, down by 23.7% month-over-month. Of the 103 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfax, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
14 Days17 Days+26.2%

Summary: Homes in Fairfax had an average of 17 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 26.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

83 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 103 homes were sold in Fairfax; 81% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% 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 17 Days Ago

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