Is Boykins, VA 23827 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Boykins is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 80% 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.
The Boykins housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 80% of homes in Boykins, VA 23827 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 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. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (110 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $194,916. Overall, Boykins is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Southampton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sedley 23878 (0% sold over asking) or Newsoms 23874 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Boykins real estate
Is Boykins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Boykins, VA 23827 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 Boykins?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Boykins sell over asking?
80% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Boykins?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Southampton County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Boykins?
The median sale price was $194,916 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.
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