Is Portsmouth, VA 23703 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Portsmouth is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 44% 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 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #28 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 Portsmouth housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Portsmouth, VA 23703 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 125 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $349,849. Overall, Portsmouth is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Portsmouth city, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Portsmouth ranks #28 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Portsmouth 23701 (33% sold over asking) or Portsmouth 23704 (39% sold over asking), while Portsmouth 23702 (49% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Portsmouth real estate
Is Portsmouth a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Portsmouth, VA 23703 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 Portsmouth?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Portsmouth sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Portsmouth?
About 1.04% of a home’s value a year in Portsmouth city, or roughly $4,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Portsmouth?
The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $200 per square foot.
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