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Bristol, VA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$213K1-yr changeDown0.5%

The typical home value in Bristol, VA is $213K as of September 2026, down 0.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Bristol ZIP code, the median list price is $300K and homes spend a median of 64 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Bristol, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$213K
1-yr changeMedian across Bristol ZIPs
-0.5%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Bristol
2
County
Bristol city

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12-month value trend

-0.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Bristol over the last 12 months: $214K in Sep 2025 to $213K in Sep 2026 (-0.5%).

Sep 2025$214K

Sep 2026$213K

Median Zillow home value index across Bristol's ZIP codes.

Context

Bristol, VA's housing market is showing modest softness as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $212,963, down 0.5% over the past year. There are 164 homes for sale in the city, with 48 new listings added recently. The median list price is $299,675, and homes are staying on the market for a median of 64 days. About 28.4% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the combination of longer market times and increased price adjustments suggests a buyer's advantage right now.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Bristol, VA?

Typical home value

$213K

Down0.5%YoY

Median list price

$300K

Days on market

64

Homes for sale

164

Price cuts

28.4%

New listings

48

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Bristol's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Bristol, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Bristol, VA are down 0.5% over the past year, from $214K in September 2025 to $213K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Bristol, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$212,963-0.5%
September 2025$214,065No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Bristol ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Bristol, VA a buyer's or seller's market?

Bristol, VA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 64 days on market and 28% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bristol ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 164 active listings across Bristol, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Bristol housing market forecast 2027

+1.9%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Bristol ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Bristol fell 0.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Bristol?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Bristol shows typical home values rising 1.9% by September 2027, after a 0.5% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Bristol ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Bristol?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Bristol ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Bristol, VA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Bristol, VA?

The typical home value in Bristol, VA is $212,963 as of September 2026, down 0.5% over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Bristol, VA?

There are 164 homes for sale in Bristol, VA as of September 2026, with 48 new listings added in that month.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Bristol, VA?

The median days on market is 64 as of September 2026, and about 28.4% of listings have had a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Bristol, VA?

Typical home values in Bristol, VA are down 0.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Bristol, VA a buyer's or seller's market?

Bristol, VA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell, a large share of listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 64 days on market and 28% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bristol ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 164 active listings across Bristol, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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