Is Amherst County, VA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
Since last year, Amherst County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Amherst County, VA
How much do homes in Amherst County, VA cost?
Median Sold Price
$243,000
$151/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst County was $243,000 in March 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $151.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $100K | $199.9K | +99.9% |
2 Bedrooms | $155K | $164.2K | +6.0% |
3 Bedrooms | $229.9K | $245K | +6.5% |
4 Bedrooms | $285K | $297.5K | +4.4% |
5+ Bedrooms | $537.9K | $287.5K | -46.6% |
Summary: Amherst County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 99.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 46.6%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Nelson County | $395K | $490.5K | +24.2% |
Amherst County | $225.5K | $243K | +7.8% |
Campbell County | $256.4K | $267.4K | +4.3% |
Appomattox County | $265K | $275K | +3.8% |
Housing Supply in Amherst County, VA
How many homes are available in Amherst County, VA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
65 | 90 | +38.5% |
Summary: The Amherst County real estate market had 90 homes for sale in March 2024, a 38.5% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 2 | 0 | -100.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 5 | 8 | +60.0% |
3 Bedrooms | 37 | 54 | +45.9% |
4 Bedrooms | 15 | 22 | +46.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 6 | 6 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Amherst County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 60%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 45.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 46.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
20 | 21 | +5.0% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 21 homes were sold or pending in Amherst County in March 2024, up by 5.0% month-over-month. Of the 21 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Amherst County, VA
How long does it take to sell a home in Amherst County, VA?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
25 Days | 69 Days | +170.5% |
Summary: Homes in Amherst County had an average of 69 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 170.5% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 21 homes were sold in Amherst County; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% of homes were sold over 90 days.