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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Gainesville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Gainesville, VA

How much do homes in Gainesville, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$640,152

$257/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$55,968(+9.6%)

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: The median home sold price in Gainesville was $640,152 in November 2024, up 9.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $257.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $212K$230K
+8.5%
2 $390K$400K
+2.6%
3 $499.9K$542.5K
+8.5%
4 $700K$775K
+10.7%
5+ $899.9K$940K
+4.5%

Summary: Gainesville housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Gainesville
+9.6%
Broad Run
+5.6%
Chantilly
+5.3%
Haymarket
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Gainesville, VA

How many homes are available in Gainesville, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
263244-7.2%

Summary: The Gainesville real estate market had 244 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 2220
-9.1%
3 108107
-0.9%
4 8885
-3.4%
5+ 4431
-29.5%

Summary: The Gainesville housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 29.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10685-19.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

28 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Gainesville, you could pay more than the asking price. 35.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 85 homes were sold or pending in Gainesville in November 2024, down by 19.8% month-over-month. Of the 85 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 35% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gainesville, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
24 Days24 Days-1.3%

Summary: Homes in Gainesville had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 1.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

62 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 85 homes were sold in Gainesville; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 17 Days Ago

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