Virginia Beach, VA metro area Housing Market

Warm Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Virginia Beach, 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

$367K

5.0% YoY

Days on Market

36 days

5.9% YoY

Active Inventory

4,306

12.9% YoY

Homes Sold

2,176

9.5% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Virginia Beach, VA metro area Market Summary

The Virginia Beach, VA metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $367K, up 5.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 36 days on the market, 5.9% longer than a year ago.

There are 4,306 homes for sale — 12.9% fewer than last year. With 2.0 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,880 new listings were added during this period, up 2.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 99.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 33.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 22.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

57

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.0
Days on Market 36
Price Drops 22.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.3%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 15.9%
Days on Market (National: 55) 34.5%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.7%

vs. Virginia Median

Median Price (Virginia: $464K) 20.9%
Days on Market (Virginia: 41) 12.2%

Investor Takeaway

A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 16% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Virginia Beach, VA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$395K

Price per Sq Ft

$215

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.3%

Months of Supply

2.0

Sold Above List

33.4%

Price Drops

22.1%

New Listings

2,880

2.7% YoY

Pending Sales

2,822

Off Market in 2 Weeks

52.9%

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