Is Waynesboro, VA 22980 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Waynesboro is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 37% 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.

Competition score72/ 100

More competitive than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #101 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

Months of supply2.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list36.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market27Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$198▼ −6.1% vs. last year

The Waynesboro housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Waynesboro, VA 22980 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 176 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $359,844. Overall, Waynesboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Augusta County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Waynesboro ranks #101 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Augusta 24485 (0% sold over asking) or Mount Sidney 24467 (0% sold over asking), while Mount Solon 22843 (100% sold over asking) and Weyers Cave 24486 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Churchville 24421Seller’s market $201 /sq ftCraigsville 24430Seller’s market $196 /sq ftCrimora 24431Balanced $243 /sq ftDeerfield 24432 $136 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Waynesboro real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Waynesboro, VA 22980 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 Waynesboro?

The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Waynesboro sell over asking?

37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Waynesboro?

About 0.47% of a home’s value a year in Augusta County, or roughly $1,880 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Waynesboro?

The median sale price was $359,844 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $198 per square foot.

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