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 November 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

$359,917

$226/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$29,852(+9.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Richmond have sold for 9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Richmond was $359,917 in November 2024, up 9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $226.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $213.5K$239.5K
+12.2%
2 $250K$265.1K
+6.0%
3 $314.8K$347K
+10.2%
4 $385K$416.5K
+8.2%
5+ $512.1K$560K
+9.3%

Summary: Richmond housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Henrico
+11.1%
Richmond
+10.3%
Richmond
+9.0%
Clover Hill
+7.1%
Midlothian
+5.8%

Housing Supply in Richmond, VA

How many homes are available in Richmond, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,4131,309-7.4%

Summary: The Richmond real estate market had 1,309 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2417
-29.2%
2 193160
-17.1%
3 767738
-3.8%
4 352320
-9.1%
5+ 7774
-3.9%

Summary: The Richmond housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 29.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
414318-23.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

112 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

80 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

124 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. 39.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 318 homes were sold or pending in Richmond in November 2024, down by 23.2% month-over-month. Of the 316 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 39% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days27 Days+59.5%

Summary: Homes in Richmond had an average of 27 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 59.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

236 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

61 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 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 November 2024, 318 homes were sold in Richmond; 74% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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