Is Sterling, VA 20165 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sterling housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Sterling, VA 20165 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 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 104 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $734,682. Overall, Sterling is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Loudoun County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Sterling ranks #89 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 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.