Is Warrenton, VA 20186 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Warrenton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Warrenton, VA 20186 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 86 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $568,254. Overall, Warrenton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Fauquier County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Warrenton ranks #154 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sumerduck 22742 (0% sold over asking) or Markham 22643 (0% sold over asking), while The Plains 20198 (50% sold over asking) and Remington 22734 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.