Is Norfolk, VA 23510 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Norfolk is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 13% 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 score42/ 100

More competitive than 42% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #281 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 supply3.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list12.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$246▼ −11.6% vs. last year

The Norfolk housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Norfolk, VA 23510 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $349,849. Overall, Norfolk is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Norfolk city, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Norfolk ranks #281 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

Nearby, Norfolk 23513 (44% sold over asking) and Norfolk 23508 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Norfolk real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Norfolk, VA 23510 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 Norfolk?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Norfolk sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Norfolk?

About 1.00% of a home’s value a year in Norfolk city, or roughly $4,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Norfolk?

The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $246 per square foot.

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