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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Gloucester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2022

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Gloucester, VA

How much do homes in Gloucester, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$334,000

$195/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2022

+$22,750(+7.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Gloucester have sold for 7.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Gloucester was $334,000 in November 2023, up 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $195.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
1 $203.7K$167.5K
-17.8%
2 $270K$249.5K
-7.6%
3 $298.5K$324.9K
+8.8%
4 $415K$462.5K
+11.4%
5+ $435K$425K
-2.3%

Summary: Gloucester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 17.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Petsworth
+8.7%
Gloucester
+7.3%
Abingdon
+5.1%
Ware
+4.6%

Housing Supply in Gloucester, VA

How many homes are available in Gloucester, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
160161+0.6%

Summary: The Gloucester real estate market had 161 homes for sale in November 2023, a 0.6% increase compared to October 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
1 59
+80.0%
2 1818
0.0%
3 110105
-4.5%
4 1417
+21.4%
5+ 1312
-7.7%

Summary: The Gloucester housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 80%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 21.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
4027-32.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Gloucester, you could pay more than the asking price. 41.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in Gloucester in November 2023, down by 32.5% month-over-month. Of the 12 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 42% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gloucester, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
16 Days36 Days+119.9%

Summary: Homes in Gloucester had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2023, up by 119.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2023, 27 homes were sold in Gloucester; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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