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Are buyers active in Albemarle?

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Primpted Housing Analyst

Updated monthly · Data through September 2026 · v269

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Sold Score
35/100
YoY Challenging Market Conditions
Pending ratio
0.30
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.1%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
74
YoY days on market
Price cuts
38.6%
YoY of active listings
Buyer demand in Albemarle is **cautious** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.30 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 74 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +11.5% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 38.6% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Albemarle is 35/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 35/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.30 · Inventory YoY: +11.5% · Median days on market: 74 · Sellers cutting price: 38.6% · Median listing price: $336,850 (-2.4% YoY)

Albemarle snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$337K
YoY -0.0%
Active inventory
389
YoY +0.1%
Median DOM
74
YoY +0.1%
Pending ratio
0.30
YoY -0.1%
Price-reduced
23.9%
YoY +0.0%
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Buyers in Albemarle are still making offers, but the pace is a bit slower than last year. The number of homes going under contract suggests there's ongoing interest. Right now, there are 115 homes with pending offers. This means that 30 out of every 100 active listings are in the process of being sold, which is a slightly lower rate compared to the prior year. There are currently 389 homes available for sale, which is more than last year. New listings also increased by 31.7% over the past year, adding more choices for buyers. Homes are staying on the market for about 74 days before going under contract, which is a little longer than last year. The typical listing price is $336,850, and nearly a quarter of all listings have had their prices lowered. If you're looking to buy, you have more homes to choose from, and you might have more time to consider your options and negotiate on price.

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