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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Gloucester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

At the same time last year, Gloucester was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Gloucester, VA

How much do homes in Gloucester, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$340,000

$206/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$10,000(+3.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Gloucester have sold for 3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Gloucester was $340,000 in April 2024, up 3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $206.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $206.2K$235.7K
+14.3%
2 $295K$271.5K
-8.0%
3 $308.1K$340K
+10.3%
4 $450K$457.5K
+1.7%
5+ $400K$617.5K
+54.4%

Summary: Gloucester housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 54.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Petsworth
+10.6%
Abingdon
+7.6%
Gloucester
+3.0%
Ware
+2.4%

Housing Supply in Gloucester, VA

How many homes are available in Gloucester, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
193207+7.3%

Summary: The Gloucester real estate market had 207 homes for sale in April 2024, a 7.3% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 88
0.0%
2 2838
+35.7%
3 109112
+2.8%
4 3435
+2.9%
5+ 1414
0.0%

Summary: The Gloucester 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 35.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
4342-2.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Gloucester, expect to pay close to the asking price. 40% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 42 homes were sold or pending in Gloucester in April 2024, down by 2.3% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 40% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Gloucester, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
40 Days36 Days-8.8%

Summary: Homes in Gloucester had an average of 36 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 8.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

30 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 42 homes were sold in Gloucester; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 19 Days Ago

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