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 November 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

$620,100

$298/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$44,935(+7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sterling have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sterling was $620,100 in November 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $298.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $207.5K$293.5K
+41.4%
2 $365K$399K
+9.3%
3 $555K$599.4K
+8.0%
4 $656.5K$711K
+8.3%
5+ $822.5K$865K
+5.2%

Summary: Sterling housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 41.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Herndon
+8.2%
Dranesville
+8.1%
Sterling
+7.8%
Sugarland Run
+7.3%
Potomac
+6.1%

Housing Supply in Sterling, VA

How many homes are available in Sterling, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
195175-10.3%

Summary: The Sterling real estate market had 175 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 2621
-19.2%
3 8680
-7.0%
4 5846
-20.7%
5+ 2024
+20.0%

Summary: The Sterling housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 19.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8065-18.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

36 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. 55.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 65 homes were sold or pending in Sterling in November 2024, down by 18.8% month-over-month. Of the 65 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 55% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
14 Days17 Days+15.7%

Summary: Homes in Sterling had an average of 17 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 15.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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 November 2024, 65 homes were sold in Sterling; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% 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 2 Days Ago

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