Is Dolphin, VA 23843 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dolphin is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Dolphin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Dolphin, VA 23843 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 237 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (58 days then) and the median sale price rose 55% to $293,873. Overall, Dolphin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Brunswick County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Valentines 23887 (75% sold over asking) and Alberta 23821 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Alberta 23821Seller’s market $157 /sq ftBrodnax 23920Seller’s market $149 /sq ftDundas 23938 — /sq ftEbony 23845 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Dolphin is
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Questions about Dolphin real estate
Is Dolphin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Dolphin, VA 23843 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 Dolphin?
The typical home went under contract in 237 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dolphin sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dolphin?
About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Brunswick County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dolphin?
The median sale price was $293,873 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology