Market Intelligence Report — VA-820

Charlottesville, VA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-VA-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$574K
-2.2% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.80
-7.7% YOY
Active Inventory
903
+18.8% YOY
Median DOM
44 Days
+12.8% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

903 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 496 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.80

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Charlottesville, VA
CBSA Code
16820
State
VA

Vetted Local Practitioners

Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Charlottesville?+

    As of May 2026, the Charlottesville metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.80 with median days on market at 44.

  • Are home prices dropping in Charlottesville?+

    Median listing price is $574K, -2.2% year over year. 13.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Charlottesville?+

    The typical listing sits 44 days on market, a +12.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 496 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Charlottesville real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Charlottesville agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 16820 · 2mo history