Virginia Beach Housing Market Trends 2025: Is Now the Right Time to Sell?


Thinking about selling your home in Virginia Beach? 2025 is shaping up to be a strong market for sellers, but understanding the latest trends is key to maximizing your homeโ€™s value.

Letโ€™s dive into current market stats, neighborhood insights, and expert predictions so you can make the best decision for your home sale.

Current Market Snapshot

Virginia Beachโ€™s housing market remains competitive, with strong buyer demand and rising home prices.

  • Median Home Price: $410,100 (up 4.8% YoY)

  • Average Days on Market (DOM): 35 days (homes are selling fast!)

  • Active Listings: 23% increase in inventory (more homes for sale, but demand remains high)

  • Price Per Square Foot: $200/sq ft (a 5% increase YoY)

What does this mean for you?
Many buyers are actively engaging with the market in anticipation of potential mortgage rate changes.

Price & Market Trends Over Time

Want to see how the Virginia Beach market has changed? Hereโ€™s a breakdown of home price trends, active listings, and sales performance over the last 24 months.

Home Price Trends: 2023-2025

Whatโ€™s happening with home prices in Virginia Beach? Theyโ€™re on the rise! Hereโ€™s how theyโ€™ve changed over the past two years:

  • Jan 2023 โ€“ $370,000

  • Dec 2023 โ€“ $385,000 (+4% YoY)

  • Jan 2024 โ€“ $370,000 (-0.61% YoY)

  • Dec 2024 โ€“ $410,000 (+6.5% YoY)

  • Jan 2025 โ€“ $402,391 (+4.2% YoY)

What does this mean for sellers?
Home values are continuing to appreciate, and Virginia Beach remains a hot market for sellers looking to maximize their return. If youโ€™re considering listing, now is the time to plan for top dollar.

Active Listings: More Homes Hitting the Market

While buyer demand is strong, inventory has been increasingโ€”which means more competition for sellers.

Homes for Sale Over Time:

  • Dec 2023 โ€“ 1,200 active listings

  • Dec 2024 โ€“ 1,265 homes for sale

  • Jan 2025 โ€“ 1,273 homes listed (+151 new listings)

What does this mean for sellers?
More listings mean buyers have optionsโ€”but well-marketed homes sell faster and for more money. Pricing your home correctly and showcasing it with strategic marketing is KEY.

Homes Are Selling FAST: Days on Market Breakdown

Sellers, take noteโ€”homes in Virginia Beach are still selling quickly!

How long does it take to sell?

  • Dec 2023 โ€“ 40 days on market

  • Jan 2024 โ€“ 31 days on market

  • Dec 2024 โ€“ 29 days to pending

  • Jan 2025 โ€“ 35 days on market

What does this mean for you?
If youโ€™re selling, expect serious buyers and quick offersโ€”especially if your home is priced competitively and professionally marketed.

Sales Performance: How Many Homes Are Selling?

With rising home values and high buyer demand, homes are selling consistently across Virginia Beach.

Total Homes Sold:

  • Jan 2024 โ€“ 330 homes sold (+4.1% YoY)

  • Jan 2025 โ€“ 1,211 homes sold (vs. 890 last year)

What does this mean for sellers?
The demand is there! If your home is move-in ready, priced right, and marketed well, it WILL SELL quickly and for a great price.

Key Takeaway: Home prices are rising steadily, and buyer demand remains strongโ€”meaning sellers have the upper hand when pricing and negotiating their homes.

Whatโ€™s Next for Virginia Beach Real Estate?

Market experts predictโ€ฆ

โœ” Home Prices: Steady growth throughout 2025, fueled by demand and limited supply.
โœ” Interest Rates: Expected to stabilizeโ€”increasing affordability for buyers.
โœ” Inventory: Gradual increase as more homeowners list, but demand is keeping competition high.
โœ” Best Time to Sell? Spring & summer will remain peak seasons for selling FAST and for TOP dollar.

Expert Insight from NAR Economist Lawrence Yun:
"Virginia Beach is expected to see steady home price growth, with inventory remaining tight. Sellers who price their homes competitively will benefit most."

Key Takeaways for Virginia Beach Home Sellers in 2025:

โœ” Home Prices Are Rising โ€“ Up 4.2% YoY
โœ” Homes Are Selling Fast โ€“ Avg. 35 days on market
โœ” More Homes Are Listing โ€“ Competition is increasing!
โœ” Buyers Are Still ACTIVE โ€“ Sales up from last year

Selling a home in 2025? Nowโ€™s the time to get ahead of the competition! ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s connect and strategize your home sale.

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