Is Staunton, VA 24401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Staunton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Staunton, VA 24401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 4 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 139 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 37%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $359,844. Overall, Staunton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Augusta County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Staunton ranks #142 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Augusta 24485 (0% sold over asking) or Mount Sidney 24467 (0% sold over asking), while Mount Solon 22843 (100% sold over asking) and Weyers Cave 24486 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.