Is Bristow, VA 20136 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bristow housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Bristow, VA 20136 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 114 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 49%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $779,663. Overall, Bristow is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Prince William County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Bristow ranks #32 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Catharpin 20143 (0% sold over asking) or Occoquan 22125 (17% sold over asking), while Haymarket 20169 (46% sold over asking) is even more competitive.