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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Gloucester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

At the same time last year, Gloucester was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Gloucester, VA

How much do homes in Gloucester, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$344,950

$211/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$19,950(+6.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Gloucester have sold for 6.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Gloucester was $344,950 in May 2024, up 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $211.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $210.9K$236.5K
+12.2%
2 $285K$299K
+4.9%
3 $308K$339.2K
+10.1%
4 $442K$479.9K
+8.6%
5+ $417.5K$625K
+49.7%

Summary: Gloucester housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 49.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Petsworth
+16.7%
Abingdon
+14.2%
Gloucester
+6.1%
Ware
+2.4%

Housing Supply in Gloucester, VA

How many homes are available in Gloucester, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
204225+10.3%

Summary: The Gloucester real estate market had 225 homes for sale in May 2024, a 10.3% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 86
-25.0%
2 3831
-18.4%
3 111132
+18.9%
4 3644
+22.2%
5+ 1112
+9.1%

Summary: The Gloucester housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4562+37.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Gloucester, expect to pay close to the asking price. 36.4% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Gloucester in May 2024, up by 37.8% month-over-month. Of the 33 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gloucester, VA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
19 Days33 Days+74.4%

Summary: Homes in Gloucester had an average of 33 days on market in May 2024, up by 74.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

41 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 62 homes were sold in Gloucester; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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