Is Arlington, VA 22205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Arlington is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 50% 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 95% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 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 Arlington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Arlington, VA 22205 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 62 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 31%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $1,246,960. Overall, Arlington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Arlington County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #6 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 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).
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Questions about Arlington real estate
Is Arlington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Arlington, VA 22205 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 Arlington?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Arlington sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Arlington?
About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Arlington County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Arlington?
The median sale price was $1,246,960 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $542 per square foot.
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