Is Howardsville, VA 24562 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Howardsville 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 Howardsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Howardsville, VA 24562 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (3 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $317,313. Overall, Howardsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Buckingham County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Buckingham 23921 (100% sold over asking) and Dillwyn 23936 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Howardsville real estate
Is Howardsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Howardsville, VA 24562 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 Howardsville?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Howardsville sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Howardsville?
About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Buckingham County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Howardsville?
The median sale price was $317,313 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $207 per square foot.
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