Is Ruther Glen, VA 22546 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ruther Glen is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 32% 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 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #208 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 Ruther Glen housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Ruther Glen, VA 22546 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 117 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $364,842. Overall, Ruther Glen is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Caroline County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Ruther Glen ranks #208 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Royal 22535 (0% sold over asking) or Woodford 22580 (18% sold over asking).
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Questions about Ruther Glen real estate
Is Ruther Glen a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Ruther Glen, VA 22546 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 Ruther Glen?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ruther Glen sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ruther Glen?
About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Caroline County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ruther Glen?
The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $215 per square foot.
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