Is Cardinal, VA 23025 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cardinal housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Cardinal, VA 23025 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 47% to $549,762. Overall, Cardinal is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mathews County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Haywood 23138 (0% sold over asking) or Onemo 23130 (0% sold over asking), while Gwynn 23066 (100% sold over asking) and Diggs 23045 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.