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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Roanoke is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Roanoke, VA

How much do homes in Roanoke, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$271,431

$162/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$18,332(+7.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Roanoke have sold for 7.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Roanoke was $271,431 in October 2024, up 7.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $162.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $126K$137.5K
+9.1%
2 $165K$185K
+12.1%
3 $240.9K$257.3K
+6.8%
4 $322.8K$356.6K
+10.5%
5+ $450K$475K
+5.6%

Summary: Roanoke housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Hollins
+8.6%
Vinton
+8.5%
Cave Spring
+7.6%
Roanoke
+7.2%
Salem
+2.6%

Housing Supply in Roanoke, VA

How many homes are available in Roanoke, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
573737+28.6%

Summary: The Roanoke real estate market had 737 homes for sale in October 2024, a 28.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 48
+100.0%
2 5993
+57.6%
3 287358
+24.7%
4 170220
+29.4%
5+ 5358
+9.4%

Summary: The Roanoke housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 57.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 24.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
150165+10.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

71 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

44 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

50 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Roanoke, you may be able to get a good deal. 43% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 165 homes were sold or pending in Roanoke in October 2024, up by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 165 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Roanoke, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
26 Days8 Days-67.2%

Summary: Homes in Roanoke had an average of 8 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 67.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 165 homes were sold in Roanoke; 3% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 20 Days Ago

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