Is Amherst, VA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Amherst is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Amherst has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Amherst is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Amherst, VA

How much do homes in Amherst, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$252,500

$160/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$5,050(+2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Amherst have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Amherst was $252,500 in April 2024, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $160.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 -$199.9K
N/A
2 $172.4K$150K
-13.0%
3 $232K$252.5K
+8.8%
4 $336.5K$345K
+2.5%
5+ -$425K
N/A

Summary: Amherst housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Housing Supply in Amherst, VA

How many homes are available in Amherst, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2535+40.0%

Summary: The Amherst real estate market had 35 homes for sale in April 2024, a 40.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 14
+300.0%
3 1320
+53.8%
4 1010
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Amherst housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 300%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 53.8%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
116-45.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Amherst, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Amherst in April 2024, down by 45.5% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Amherst, VA

How long does it take to sell a home in Amherst, VA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
22 Days27 Days+24.1%

Summary: Homes in Amherst had an average of 27 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 24.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Amherst are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 6 homes were sold in Amherst; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 11 Days Ago

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