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Are buyers active in Albemarle?

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Primpted Housing Analyst

Updated monthly · Data through August 2026 · v268

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Sold Score
32/100
YoY Challenging Market Conditions
Pending ratio
0.27
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.0%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
70
YoY days on market
Price cuts
41.7%
YoY of active listings
Buyer demand in Albemarle is **cautious** as of August 2026. The pending ratio is 0.27 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 70 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +3.9% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 41.7% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Albemarle is 32/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 32/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.27 · Inventory YoY: +3.9% · Median days on market: 70 · Sellers cutting price: 41.7% · Median listing price: $349,900 (+0.3% YoY)

Albemarle snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$350K
YoY +0.0%
Active inventory
374
YoY +0.0%
Median DOM
70
YoY +0.2%
Pending ratio
0.27
YoY -0.0%
Price-reduced
25.3%
YoY -0.0%
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Primpted Housing Analyst

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Really, buyers are moving cautiously in Albemarle right now. There are far more homes for sale than there are homes going under contract. This suggests buyers are taking their time. Only about a quarter of the homes for sale are currently under contract. This "pending ratio" is also slightly lower than it was last year, meaning fewer deals are happening compared to the number of homes available. Homes are also sitting on the market longer. The typical home takes 70 days to go under contract. This is quite a bit longer than it was at this time last year, showing less urgency from buyers. We're also seeing a fair number of homes needing price cuts. About one in four listings has lowered its price to attract buyers. This tells us some sellers are having to adjust their expectations. If you're a buyer, this could mean you have more choices and a bit more time to make a decision without feeling rushed.

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