Is Sutherland, VA 23885 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sutherland is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Sutherland housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Sutherland, VA 23885 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 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. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $304,868. Overall, Sutherland is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Dinwiddie County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Carson 23830 (0% sold over asking) or Petersburg 23803 (25% sold over asking), while Wilsons 23894 (100% sold over asking) and Dewitt 23840 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Carson 23830Seller’s market $196 /sq ftChurch Road 23833Seller’s market $239 /sq ftDewitt 23840Buyer’s market $201 /sq ftDinwiddie 23841Balanced $256 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sutherland nearby
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Questions about Sutherland real estate
Is Sutherland a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Sutherland, VA 23885 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 Sutherland?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sutherland sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sutherland?
About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Dinwiddie County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sutherland?
The median sale price was $304,868 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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