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 October 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

$369,061

$242/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$29,219(+8.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Richmond have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Richmond was $369,061 in October 2024, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $242.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $213.5K$250K
+17.1%
2 $252.3K$269.1K
+6.7%
3 $328.7K$364.9K
+11.0%
4 $429.2K$463K
+7.9%
5+ $627.2K$743.5K
+18.5%

Summary: Richmond housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Henrico
+10.7%
Richmond
+9.2%
Richmond
+8.6%
Midlothian
+6.0%
Fairfield
+4.1%

Housing Supply in Richmond, VA

How many homes are available in Richmond, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,1011,166+5.9%

Summary: The Richmond real estate market had 1,166 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2122
+4.8%
2 174183
+5.2%
3 609637
+4.6%
4 247268
+8.5%
5+ 5056
+12.0%

Summary: The Richmond housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
260279+7.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

101 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

59 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

118 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. 42.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 279 homes were sold or pending in Richmond in October 2024, up by 7.3% month-over-month. Of the 278 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 42% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
21 Days22 Days+5.9%

Summary: Homes in Richmond had an average of 22 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 5.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

214 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

57 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 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 October 2024, 279 homes were sold in Richmond; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% 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 18 Days Ago

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