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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Charlottesville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Charlottesville, VA

How much do homes in Charlottesville, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$524,531

$250/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$34,646(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlottesville have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlottesville was $524,531 in September 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $250.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $235K$260K
+10.6%
2 $322.5K$340K
+5.4%
3 $429K$450K
+4.9%
4 $581K$636.3K
+9.5%
5+ $850K$885K
+4.1%

Summary: Charlottesville housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Charlottesville
+7.1%
Charlottesville
+6.9%
Samuel Miller
+1.3%
Rio
-2.5%
Jack Jouett
-21.2%

Housing Supply in Charlottesville, VA

How many homes are available in Charlottesville, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
417421+1.0%

Summary: The Charlottesville real estate market had 421 homes for sale in September 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 89
+12.5%
2 5856
-3.4%
3 179184
+2.8%
4 118117
-0.8%
5+ 5455
+1.9%

Summary: The Charlottesville housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
9081-10.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

36 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

23 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Charlottesville, you may be able to get a good deal. 45% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 81 homes were sold or pending in Charlottesville in September 2024, down by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 80 sold homes, 45% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 26% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Charlottesville, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
21 Days36 Days+71.0%

Summary: Homes in Charlottesville had an average of 36 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 71% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

54 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 81 homes were sold in Charlottesville; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 Sep 1, 2024

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