Is Stafford, VA 22556 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stafford is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 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 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #170 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, 32% of homes in Stafford, VA 22556 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 114 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $555,660. Overall, Stafford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Stafford ranks #170 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 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), while Stafford 22554 (36% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Fredericksburg 22405Seller’s market $212 /sq ftFredericksburg 22406Seller’s market $205 /sq ftQuantico 22134 — /sq ftStafford 22554Seller’s market $202 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Stafford nearby
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Questions about Stafford real estate
Is Stafford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Stafford, VA 22556 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 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stafford sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% 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 $555,660 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $226 per square foot.
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