Is Sterling, VA 20164 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sterling housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Sterling, VA 20164 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 115 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $629,728. Overall, Sterling 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 more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Sterling ranks #63 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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) is even more competitive.