Is Dumfries, VA 22026 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dumfries is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 24% 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.
More competitive than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #244 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
The Dumfries housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Dumfries, VA 22026 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 85 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (22% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $602,241. Overall, Dumfries is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Prince William County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Dumfries ranks #244 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Catharpin 20143 (0% sold over asking) or Occoquan 22125 (17% sold over asking), while Haymarket 20169 (46% sold over asking) and Bristow 20136 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bristow 20136Seller’s market $235 /sq ftCatharpin 20143Seller’s market $322 /sq ftDumfries 22025Seller’s market $236 /sq ftGainesville 20155Seller’s market $252 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dumfries nearby
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Questions about Dumfries real estate
Is Dumfries a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Dumfries, VA 22026 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 Dumfries?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dumfries sell over asking?
24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dumfries?
About 0.94% of a home’s value a year in Prince William County, or roughly $3,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dumfries?
The median sale price was $602,241 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $250 per square foot.
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