Is Dayton, VA 22821 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dayton is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 44% 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.
The Dayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Dayton, VA 22821 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 30%, homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $364,742. Overall, Dayton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 85%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Republic 24471 (0% sold over asking) or Singers Glen 22850 (0% sold over asking), while Fulks Run 22830 (100% sold over asking) and Bridgewater 22812 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Dayton real estate
Is Dayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Dayton, VA 22821 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 Dayton?
The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dayton sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dayton?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Rockingham County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dayton?
The median sale price was $364,742 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $225 per square foot.
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