Is Stuart, VA 24171 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Stuart is a balanced market. With about 5.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score9/ 100

More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #354 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

Months of supply5.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market68Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$139▲ +6.6% vs. last year

The Stuart housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Stuart, VA 24171 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 5.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold faster (94 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $199,913. Overall, Stuart is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Patrick County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Stuart ranks #354 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 out of 100).

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Questions about Stuart real estate

Is Stuart a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.1 months of supply in Stuart, VA 24171 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 Stuart?

The typical home went under contract in 68 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Stuart sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Stuart?

About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Patrick County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Stuart?

The median sale price was $199,913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.

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