Is Lorton, VA 22079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lorton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Lorton, VA 22079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 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 91 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 52%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $624,730. Overall, Lorton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Fairfax County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Lorton ranks #165 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Falls Church 22041 (16% sold over asking) or Mc Lean 22102 (18% sold over asking), while Dunn Loring 22027 (75% sold over asking) and Springfield 22153 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.