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Is Kinsale, VA 22488 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Kinsale is a balanced market. With about 5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market101Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$232▼ −16.6% vs. last year

The Kinsale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Kinsale, VA 22488 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 101 days and there were 5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (66 days then) and the median sale price fell 62% to $328,858. Overall, Kinsale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hague 22469 (0% sold over asking) or Colonial Beach 22443 (23% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Colonial Beach 22443Seller’s market $236 /sq ftHague 22469Buyer’s market $198 /sq ftMontross 22520Balanced $230 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Kinsale real estate

Is Kinsale a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5 months of supply in Kinsale, VA 22488 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 Kinsale?

The typical home went under contract in 101 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Kinsale sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Kinsale?

About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Westmoreland County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Kinsale?

The median sale price was $328,858 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $232 per square foot.

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