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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fairfield is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fairfield, VA

How much do homes in Fairfield, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$341,208

$211/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$13,491(+4.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fairfield have sold for 4.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fairfield was $341,208 in October 2024, up 4.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $211.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $165K$180.2K
+9.2%
2 $210K$235K
+11.9%
3 $316.7K$330K
+4.2%
4 $390K$395K
+1.3%
5+ $440K$594.7K
+35.2%

Summary: Fairfield housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 35.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Henrico
+10.7%
Brookland
+10.3%
Mechanicsville
+8.6%
Chickahominy
+4.8%
Fairfield
+4.1%

Housing Supply in Fairfield, VA

How many homes are available in Fairfield, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
259301+16.2%

Summary: The Fairfield real estate market had 301 homes for sale in October 2024, a 16.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 2128
+33.3%
3 150176
+17.3%
4 7888
+12.8%
5+ 108
-20.0%

Summary: The Fairfield housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5371+34.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

22 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fairfield, you could pay more than the asking price. 40.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 71 homes were sold or pending in Fairfield in October 2024, up by 34.0% month-over-month. Of the 71 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fairfield, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
21 Days19 Days-8.6%

Summary: Homes in Fairfield had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 8.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

59 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 71 homes were sold in Fairfield; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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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