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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfax City is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fairfax City, VA

How much do homes in Fairfax City, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$750,000

$327/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$69,750(+10.3%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfax City was $750,000 in October 2024, up 10.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $327.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $221.5K$231K
+4.3%
2 $280K$356.5K
+27.3%
3 $710K$750K
+5.6%
4 $748.5K$830K
+10.9%
5+ $1.1M$974.9K
-12.6%

Summary: Fairfax City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 27.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Fairfax City
+10.3%
Fairfax City District
+10.3%

Housing Supply in Fairfax City, VA

How many homes are available in Fairfax City, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6966-4.3%

Summary: The Fairfax City real estate market had 66 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.3% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 1010
0.0%
3 2427
+12.5%
4 2416
-33.3%
5+ 79
+28.6%

Summary: The Fairfax City 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 decreased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2522-12.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfax City, you could pay more than the asking price. 54.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Fairfax City in October 2024, down by 12.0% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 14% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfax City, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
14 Days20 Days+44.8%

Summary: Homes in Fairfax City had an average of 20 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 44.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 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 City are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 22 homes were sold in Fairfax City; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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