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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Richmond is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Richmond, VA

How much do homes in Richmond, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$346,381

$218/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$26,457(+8.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Richmond have sold for 8.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Richmond was $346,381 in April 2024, up 8.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $218.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $198.9K$234.9K
+18.1%
2 $239.9K$255K
+6.3%
3 $303.4K$329.8K
+8.7%
4 $377.2K$396.5K
+5.1%
5+ $467K$536.1K
+14.8%

Summary: Richmond housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Henrico
+8.4%
Richmond
+8.3%
Clover Hill
+7.9%
Richmond
+7.7%
Midlothian
+6.4%

Housing Supply in Richmond, VA

How many homes are available in Richmond, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1,2321,355+10.0%

Summary: The Richmond real estate market had 1,355 homes for sale in April 2024, a 10.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 2221
-4.5%
2 173197
+13.9%
3 661712
+7.7%
4 316364
+15.2%
5+ 6061
+1.7%

Summary: The Richmond housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
342376+9.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

85 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

89 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

201 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Richmond, you could pay more than the asking price. 53.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 376 homes were sold or pending in Richmond in April 2024, up by 9.9% month-over-month. Of the 375 sold homes, 23% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Richmond, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
19 Days18 Days-8.8%

Summary: Homes in Richmond had an average of 18 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 8.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

327 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

31 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 376 homes were sold in Richmond; 87% of homes were sold within 30 days, 8% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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