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Is Stanley, VA 22851 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Stanley is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market146Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$205▲ +4.0% vs. last year

The Stanley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Stanley, VA 22851 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 146 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (75 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $327,858. Overall, Stanley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rileyville 22650 (0% sold over asking), while Luray 22835 (32% sold over asking) and Shenandoah 22849 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Luray 22835Balanced $225 /sq ftRileyville 22650Seller’s market $307 /sq ftShenandoah 22849Seller’s market $213 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Stanley nearby

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Shenandoah, VA22849 · 7 miles away79% similar9 min shorter commute Luray, VA22835 · 7 miles away75% similarpricier homes ($78K more) · larger Timberville, VA22853 · 15 miles away72% similarpricier homes ($58K more) · 11 min shorter commute Mount Jackson, VA22842 · 18 miles away70% similarpricier homes ($35K more) · 13 min shorter commute

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Questions about Stanley real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.9 months of supply in Stanley, VA 22851 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 Stanley?

The typical home went under contract in 146 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Stanley sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Stanley?

About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Page County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Stanley?

The median sale price was $327,858 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $205 per square foot.

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