Is Fredericksburg, VA 22401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fredericksburg is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 20% 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 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #267 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 Fredericksburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Fredericksburg, VA 22401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 73 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $489,788. Overall, Fredericksburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Fredericksburg ranks #267 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).
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Questions about Fredericksburg real estate
Is Fredericksburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Fredericksburg, VA 22401 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 Fredericksburg?
The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fredericksburg sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fredericksburg?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Fredericksburg city, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fredericksburg?
The median sale price was $489,788 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $249 per square foot.
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