Is Stafford, VA 22554 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stafford is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 36% 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 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #143 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 Stafford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Stafford, VA 22554 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 270 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $584,747. Overall, Stafford is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Stafford ranks #143 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fredericksburg 22406 (22% sold over asking) or Fredericksburg 22405 (26% sold over asking).
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Questions about Stafford real estate
Is Stafford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Stafford, VA 22554 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 Stafford?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stafford sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stafford?
About 0.70% of a home’s value a year in Stafford County, or roughly $2,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stafford?
The median sale price was $584,747 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $202 per square foot.
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