Is Arlington, VA 22204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Arlington, VA 22204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 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 115 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (24% then), homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $644,096. Overall, Arlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Arlington County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #234 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 54 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Arlington 22209 (11% sold over asking) or Arlington 22202 (21% sold over asking), while Arlington 22205 (50% sold over asking) and Arlington 22213 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.