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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sterling is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sterling, VA

How much do homes in Sterling, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$624,467

$299/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$48,524(+8.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sterling have sold for 8.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sterling was $624,467 in December 2024, up 8.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $299.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $207.5K$306K
+47.5%
2 $370K$398.9K
+7.8%
3 $555K$599.9K
+8.1%
4 $650K$712.4K
+9.6%
5+ $797.7K$865K
+8.4%

Summary: Sterling housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 47.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Dranesville
+10.0%
Sugarland Run
+9.8%
Herndon
+9.1%
Sterling
+8.4%
Potomac
+4.2%

Housing Supply in Sterling, VA

How many homes are available in Sterling, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
158139-12.0%

Summary: The Sterling real estate market had 139 homes for sale in December 2024, a 12.0% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 32
-33.3%
2 1521
+40.0%
3 7566
-12.0%
4 4535
-22.2%
5+ 2015
-25.0%

Summary: The Sterling housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6663-4.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

19 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sterling, you could pay more than the asking price. 41.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 63 homes were sold or pending in Sterling in December 2024, down by 4.5% month-over-month. Of the 63 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sterling, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
13 Days22 Days+69.0%

Summary: Homes in Sterling had an average of 22 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 69% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

48 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 63 homes were sold in Sterling; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% 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 4 Days Ago

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