Is Merrifield, VA 22081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Merrifield is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 35% 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 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #95 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 Merrifield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Merrifield, VA 22081 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 3% to $784,660. Overall, Merrifield is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Merrifield ranks #95 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).
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Questions about Merrifield real estate
Is Merrifield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Merrifield, VA 22081 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 Merrifield?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Merrifield sell over asking?
35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What is the median home price in Merrifield?
The median sale price was $784,660 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $375 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology