Charlottesville, VA metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Charlottesville, VA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$475K

3.0% YoY

Days on Market

45 days

104.5% YoY

Active Inventory

714

11.2% YoY

Homes Sold

216

9.6% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Charlottesville, VA metro area Market Summary

The Charlottesville, VA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $475K, down 3.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 45 days on the market, 104.5% longer than a year ago.

There are 714 homes for sale — 11.2% more than last year. With 3.3 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 509 new listings were added during this period, up 6.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 19.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 23.5% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

62

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 3.3
Days on Market 45
Price Drops 23.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.8%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 8.8%
Days on Market (National: 55) 18.2%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Virginia Median

Median Price (Virginia: $464K) 2.3%
Days on Market (Virginia: 41) 9.8%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Charlottesville, VA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$525K

Price per Sq Ft

$251

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.8%

Months of Supply

3.3

Sold Above List

19.9%

Price Drops

23.5%

New Listings

509

6.0% YoY

Pending Sales

372

Off Market in 2 Weeks

56.7%

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