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Is Caret, VA 22436 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Caret is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market339Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$155▲ +6.9% vs. last year

The Caret housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Caret, VA 22436 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 339 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $249,892. Overall, Caret is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Essex County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Laneview 22504 (100% sold over asking) and Tappahannock 22560 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Champlain 22438Seller’s market $186 /sq ftDunnsville 22454Seller’s market $238 /sq ftLaneview 22504Buyer’s market $240 /sq ftTappahannock 22560Seller’s market $195 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Caret real estate

How fast do homes sell in Caret?

The typical home went under contract in 339 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Caret sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Caret?

About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Essex County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Caret?

The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $155 per square foot.

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