Is Painter, VA 23420 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Painter is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Painter housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Painter, VA 23420 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 87 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (163 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $279,879. Overall, Painter is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Accomack County, homes here sell more slowly than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Wallops Island 23337 (100% sold over asking) and Bloxom 23308 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Painter real estate
Is Painter a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.9 months of supply in Painter, VA 23420 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 Painter?
The typical home went under contract in 87 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Painter sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Painter?
About 0.48% of a home’s value a year in Accomack County, or roughly $1,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Painter?
The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $214 per square foot.
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