Is Springfield, VA 22151 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Springfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Springfield, VA 22151 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $724,686. Overall, Springfield is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Fairfax County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Springfield ranks #17 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 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) is even more competitive.