Charlottesville, VA metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$469K
↓ 5.3% YoY
Days on Market
46 days
↑ 7.0% YoY
Active Inventory
551
↑ 17.7% YoY
Homes Sold
153
↓ 12.1% 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 January 2026, the median home sale price is $469K, down 5.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 46 days on the market, 7.0% longer than a year ago.
There are 551 homes for sale — 17.7% more than last year. With 3.6 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 231 new listings were added during this period, up 10.5% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 97.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 19.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 16.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Virginia Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage.
Charlottesville, VA metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$500K
Price per Sq Ft
$250
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.9%
Months of Supply
3.6
Sold Above List
19.6%
Price Drops
16.0%
New Listings
231
↑ 10.5% YoY
Pending Sales
186
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.9%
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