Is Fort Defiance, VA 24437 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fort Defiance, VA 24437 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 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 fell from 33%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 115% to $547,263. Overall, Fort Defiance is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Augusta County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mount Solon 22843 (100% sold over asking) and Weyers Cave 24486 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fort Defiance real estate
Is Fort Defiance a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Fort Defiance, VA 24437 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 Fort Defiance?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Defiance sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fort Defiance?
About 0.47% of a home’s value a year in Augusta County, or roughly $1,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fort Defiance?
The median sale price was $547,263 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $278 per square foot.
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