Is Hayes, VA 23072 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hayes is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 27% 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 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #188 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
The Hayes housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Hayes, VA 23072 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 30%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $399,827. Overall, Hayes is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Hayes ranks #188 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gloucester 23061 (23% sold over asking), while Gloucester Point 23062 (36% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Hayes real estate
Is Hayes a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Hayes, VA 23072 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 Hayes?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hayes sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hayes?
About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Gloucester County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hayes?
The median sale price was $399,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $224 per square foot.
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