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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Williamsburg is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Williamsburg, VA

How much do homes in Williamsburg, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$482,000

$209/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$26,250(+5.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Williamsburg have sold for 5.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Williamsburg was $482,000 in April 2024, up 5.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $209.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $188K$235K
+25.0%
2 $283.2K$280K
-1.1%
3 $368.5K$424K
+15.1%
4 $577.8K$605K
+4.7%
5+ $758K$775K
+2.2%

Summary: Williamsburg housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Jamestown
+24.0%
Williamsburg
+8.5%
Williamsburg
+5.8%
Berkeley
+2.0%

Housing Supply in Williamsburg, VA

How many homes are available in Williamsburg, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
520581+11.7%

Summary: The Williamsburg real estate market had 581 homes for sale in April 2024, a 11.7% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 46
+50.0%
2 4558
+28.9%
3 210239
+13.8%
4 207210
+1.4%
5+ 5468
+25.9%

Summary: The Williamsburg housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
128157+22.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Williamsburg, you could pay more than the asking price. 38.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 157 homes were sold or pending in Williamsburg in April 2024, up by 22.7% month-over-month. Of the 36 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Williamsburg, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
14 Days25 Days+84.2%

Summary: Homes in Williamsburg had an average of 25 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 84.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

123 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 157 homes were sold in Williamsburg; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% 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.

Report Updated 2 Days Ago

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