Is Scottsville, VA 24590 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Scottsville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Scottsville, VA 24590 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 11.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (51 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $407,324. Overall, Scottsville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Buckingham County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Scottsville ranks #293 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wingina 24599 (0% sold over asking) or Howardsville 24562 (0% sold over asking), while Buckingham 23921 (100% sold over asking) and Dillwyn 23936 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.