Is Seaford, VA 23696 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seaford is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 37% 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 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #58 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 Seaford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Seaford, VA 23696 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $494,786. Overall, Seaford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Seaford ranks #58 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Yorktown 23692 (23% sold over asking), while Yorktown 23690 (47% sold over asking) and Yorktown 23693 (39% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Seaford real estate
Is Seaford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Seaford, VA 23696 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 Seaford?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Seaford sell over asking?
37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Seaford?
About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in York County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Seaford?
The median sale price was $494,786 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $227 per square foot.
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