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 October 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

$771,852

$345/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$71,823(+10.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfax have sold for 10.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfax was $771,852 in October 2024, up 10.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $345.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $285K$285K
0.0%
2 $407.5K$432.1K
+6.0%
3 $653.5K$690.8K
+5.7%
4 $795K$868.3K
+9.2%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+12.4%

Summary: Fairfax 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 6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fairfax
+10.3%
Braddock
+8.7%
Sully
+7.4%
Providence
+5.3%

Housing Supply in Fairfax, VA

How many homes are available in Fairfax, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
356371+4.2%

Summary: The Fairfax real estate market had 371 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1420
+42.9%
2 5760
+5.3%
3 110120
+9.1%
4 114108
-5.3%
5+ 6163
+3.3%

Summary: The Fairfax housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 42.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
123129+4.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

39 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

33 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

57 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. 44.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 129 homes were sold or pending in Fairfax in October 2024, up by 4.9% month-over-month. Of the 129 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 44% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
14 Days17 Days+18.8%

Summary: Homes in Fairfax had an average of 17 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 18.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

109 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were 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 October 2024, 129 homes were sold in Fairfax; 84% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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 16 Days Ago

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