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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wakefield is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since Last Month

Last month, Wakefield was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Wakefield is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Wakefield, VA

How much do homes in Wakefield, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$525,000

$271/sqft

Based on all homes sold in October 2024.

Difference Since Last Month

+$79,550(+17.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 17.9% more than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $525,000 in October 2024, up 17.9% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $271.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 --
N/A
3 $478.9K$445K
-7.1%
4 $412K$730K
+77.2%
5+ --
N/A

Summary: Wakefield housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 77.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Flint Hill
+77.2%
Wakefield
+17.9%
Chester Gap
0.2%

Housing Supply in Wakefield, VA

How many homes are available in Wakefield, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2731+14.8%

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 31 homes for sale in October 2024, a 14.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 24
+100.0%
3 1417
+21.4%
4 87
-12.5%
5+ 33
0.0%

Summary: The Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
45+25.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wakefield, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in October 2024, up by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wakefield, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
23 Days9 Days-62.1%

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average of 9 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 62.1% compared to last month.

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 Wakefield are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 5 homes were sold in Wakefield; 100% 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 17 Days Ago

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