Is Sterling, VA 20166 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sterling housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Sterling, VA 20166 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 41 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $590,994. Overall, Sterling is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Loudoun County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Sterling ranks #156 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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.