Is Warrenton, VA 20187 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Warrenton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 36% 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 score73/ 100

More competitive than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #87 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 supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list36.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market33Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$239▲ +3.1% vs. last year

The Warrenton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Warrenton, VA 20187 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 99 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $822,144. Overall, Warrenton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Fauquier County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Warrenton ranks #87 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 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.

Nearby markets

Bealeton 22712Balanced $248 /sq ftBroad Run 20137Balanced $355 /sq ftCatlett 20119Seller’s market $260 /sq ftDelaplane 20144Buyer’s market $228 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Warrenton real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Warrenton, VA 20187 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 Warrenton?

The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Warrenton sell over asking?

36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Warrenton?

About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in Fauquier County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Warrenton?

The median sale price was $822,144 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $239 per square foot.

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