Is Ashburn, VA 20148 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ashburn is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 29% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score67/ 100

More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #132 of 358 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$293▲ +1.8% vs. last year

The Ashburn housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Ashburn, VA 20148 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 239 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $859,628. Overall, Ashburn is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Loudoun County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Ashburn ranks #132 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paeonian Springs 20129 (0% sold over asking) or Middleburg 20117 (8% sold over asking), while Upperville 20184 (50% sold over asking) and Sterling 20164 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Aldie 20105Seller’s market $282 /sq ftAshburn 20147Seller’s market $311 /sq ftChantilly 20152Seller’s market $279 /sq ftHamilton 20158Seller’s market $291 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ashburn real estate

Is Ashburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Ashburn, VA 20148 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Ashburn?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ashburn sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ashburn?

About 0.85% of a home’s value a year in Loudoun County, or roughly $3,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ashburn?

The median sale price was $859,628 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $293 per square foot.

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