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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Richmond is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Richmond, VA

How much do homes in Richmond, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$365,228

$240/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$29,728(+8.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Richmond have sold for 8.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Richmond was $365,228 in September 2024, up 8.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $240.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $220K$246K
+11.8%
2 $253.6K$264.6K
+4.3%
3 $325.6K$359.1K
+10.3%
4 $425.9K$459.8K
+8.0%
5+ $648.6K$695K
+7.1%

Summary: Richmond housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Richmond
+9.0%
Richmond
+8.9%
Henrico
+8.5%
Fairfield
+6.8%
Midlothian
+5.5%

Housing Supply in Richmond, VA

How many homes are available in Richmond, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1,0591,127+6.4%

Summary: The Richmond real estate market had 1,127 homes for sale in September 2024, a 6.4% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 2121
0.0%
2 184184
0.0%
3 581622
+7.1%
4 226250
+10.6%
5+ 4750
+6.4%

Summary: The Richmond housing inventory by bedroom type for September 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 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
286242-15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

84 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

51 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

106 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Richmond, you could pay more than the asking price. 44% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 242 homes were sold or pending in Richmond in September 2024, down by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 241 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Richmond, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
22 Days23 Days+5.2%

Summary: Homes in Richmond had an average of 23 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 5.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

175 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

56 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 242 homes were sold in Richmond; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 29 Days Ago

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