Is Arlington, VA 22213 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Arlington is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 43% 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.
The Arlington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Arlington, VA 22213 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 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 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 26%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $1,194,483. Overall, Arlington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Arlington County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.
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) is even more competitive.
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Arlington 22201Seller’s market $625 /sq ftArlington 22202Balanced $453 /sq ftArlington 22203Seller’s market $511 /sq ftArlington 22204Seller’s market $418 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Arlington nearby
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Questions about Arlington real estate
Is Arlington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Arlington, VA 22213 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 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Arlington sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.1% 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 $1,194,483 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $507 per square foot.
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