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Is Lovingston, VA 22949 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lovingston is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply4.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market4Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$240▼ −0.5% vs. last year

The Lovingston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Lovingston, VA 22949 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 3 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 0%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $349,849. Overall, Lovingston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Nelson County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Schuyler 22969 (0% sold over asking) or Nellysford 22958 (15% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Afton 22920Seller’s market $311 /sq ftArrington 22922Seller’s market $206 /sq ftFaber 22938Seller’s market $297 /sq ftNellysford 22958Balanced $242 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lovingston real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Lovingston, VA 22949 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 Lovingston?

The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lovingston sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lovingston?

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 Lovingston?

The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $240 per square foot.

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