Is Buena Vista, VA 24416 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Buena Vista housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Buena Vista, VA 24416 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 32%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $231,900. Overall, Buena Vista is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rockbridge County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Buena Vista ranks #325 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Natural Bridge Station 24579 (0% sold over asking) or Vesuvius 24483 (0% sold over asking), while Glasgow 24555 (40% sold over asking) and Rockbridge Baths 24473 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.