Is Richmond, VA 23234 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Richmond is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 31% 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 #99 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 supply2.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list30.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$218▲ +4.3% vs. last year

The Richmond housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Richmond, VA 23234 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 132 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $334,350. Overall, Richmond is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Chesterfield County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Richmond ranks #99 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Moseley 23120 (24% sold over asking) or Chesterfield 23838 (28% sold over asking), while Richmond 23235 (51% sold over asking) and Midlothian 23113 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Chester 23831Seller’s market $207 /sq ftChester 23836Seller’s market $192 /sq ftChesterfield 23832Seller’s market $210 /sq ftChesterfield 23838Seller’s market $206 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Richmond real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Richmond, VA 23234 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 Richmond?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Richmond sell over asking?

31% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Richmond?

About 0.76% of a home’s value a year in Chesterfield County, or roughly $3,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Richmond?

The median sale price was $334,350 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $218 per square foot.

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