Is Hampton, VA 23666 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hampton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 36% 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 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #94 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 Hampton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Hampton, VA 23666 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 184 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $321,861. Overall, Hampton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hampton city, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Hampton ranks #94 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hampton 23664 (20% sold over asking) or Hampton 23663 (26% sold over asking), while Hampton 23669 (41% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Hampton real estate
Is Hampton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Hampton, VA 23666 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 Hampton?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hampton sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hampton?
About 0.95% of a home’s value a year in Hampton city, or roughly $3,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hampton?
The median sale price was $321,861 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $194 per square foot.
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