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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfax County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fairfax County, VA

How much do homes in Fairfax County, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$721,657

$349/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$47,639(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfax County have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfax County was $721,657 in November 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $349.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $264.6K$285.4K
+7.8%
2 $379.9K$409.4K
+7.8%
3 $596.2K$635K
+6.5%
4 $805K$868.4K
+7.9%
5+ $1.1M$1.2M
+7.5%

Summary: Fairfax County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Prince William County
+8.3%
Fairfax County
+7.1%
Arlington County
+5.5%
Montgomery County
+4.5%
Prince George's County
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Fairfax County, VA

How many homes are available in Fairfax County, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,6772,497-6.7%

Summary: The Fairfax County real estate market had 2,497 homes for sale in November 2024, a 6.7% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 176164
-6.8%
2 459456
-0.7%
3 725679
-6.3%
4 692595
-14.0%
5+ 625603
-3.5%

Summary: The Fairfax County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
921800-13.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

288 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

184 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

328 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfax County, you could pay more than the asking price. 41% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 800 homes were sold or pending in Fairfax County in November 2024, down by 13.1% month-over-month. Of the 800 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfax County, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days22 Days+27.0%

Summary: Homes in Fairfax County had an average of 22 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 27% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

614 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

158 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

28 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 800 homes were sold in Fairfax County; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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