Is Afton, VA 22920 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Afton is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 23% 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 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #245 of 362 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Afton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Afton, VA 22920 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $704,695. Overall, Afton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Nelson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Schuyler 22969 (0% sold over asking) or Nellysford 22958 (15% sold over asking), while Lovingston 22949 (100% sold over asking) and Arrington 22922 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Arrington 22922Seller’s market $206 /sq ftFaber 22938Seller’s market $297 /sq ftLovingston 22949Balanced $240 /sq ftNellysford 22958Balanced $242 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Afton nearby
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Questions about Afton real estate
Is Afton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Afton, VA 22920 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 Afton?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Afton sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Afton?
About 0.50% of a home’s value a year in Nelson County, or roughly $2,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Afton?
The median sale price was $704,695 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $311 per square foot.
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