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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chesapeake is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Chesapeake was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA

How much do homes in Chesapeake, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$520,000

$208/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$170,000(+48.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chesapeake have sold for 48.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chesapeake was $520,000 in November 2024, up 48.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $208.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$149.9K
N/A
2 $265.5K$305K
+14.9%
3 $320K$520K
+62.5%
4 $445K$582.5K
+30.9%
5+ $710K$626.5K
-11.8%

Summary: Chesapeake housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 62.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 30.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chesapeake
+48.6%
Mathews
+15.1%

Housing Supply in Chesapeake, VA

How many homes are available in Chesapeake, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,3231,3230.0%

Summary: The Chesapeake real estate market had 1,323 homes for sale in November 2024, the same as October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 111125
+12.6%
3 427433
+1.4%
4 532517
-2.8%
5+ 252247
-2.0%

Summary: The Chesapeake housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
276219-20.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chesapeake, expect to pay close to the asking price. 100% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 219 homes were sold or pending in Chesapeake in November 2024, down by 20.7% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 100% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chesapeake, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days36 Days+5.2%

Summary: Homes in Chesapeake had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 5.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

120 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

82 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 219 homes were sold in Chesapeake; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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