Market Intelligence · VA / Albemarle County

Charlottesville, VA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$519K1-yr change1.6%

The typical home value in Charlottesville, VA is $519K as of September 2026, up 1.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Charlottesville ZIP code, the median list price is $539K and homes spend a median of 56 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Charlottesville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026: $519K
1-yr changeMedian across Charlottesville ZIPs: +1.6%
ZIP markets live9 tracked in Charlottesville: 4
County: Albemarle County

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12-month value trend

+1.6% over 12 months

Sep 2025$511K

Low $511KHigh $519K

Sep 2026$519K

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

Context

Charlottesville's typical home value sits at $518,803 as of September 2026, up 1.6% over the past year. That is modest appreciation, not a surge. The median list price is $539,385, and sellers should expect some negotiation, since 16.5% of active listings have taken a price cut. There are 501 homes for sale, with 192 new listings added, so buyers have a reasonable amount of choice. Homes are taking a median of 56 days to sell, which points to a market that moves at a measured pace rather than a frantic one. For a homeowner thinking about selling, the data suggests a steady, workable market, but pricing realistically from the start matters.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Charlottesville, VA?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$519K

1.6%YoY

Median list price

$539K

Days on market

Homes for sale

501

Price cuts

16.5%

New listings

192

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

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

Prices over time

Charlottesville, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Charlottesville, VA are up 1.6% over the past year, from $511K in September 2025 to $519K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Charlottesville, VA, September of each year
Month	Typical value	1-yr change
September 2026	$518,803	+1.6%
September 2025	$510,723	No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Charlottesville, VA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 56 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Charlottesville ZIP code, and 192 new listings against 501 active listings across Charlottesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Charlottesville housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Charlottesville ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Charlottesville rose 1.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Charlottesville?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Charlottesville shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 1.6% rise 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). 4 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

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 9 Charlottesville ZIP codes in total; the remaining 5 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Charlottesville, VA home prices.

How much is a home in Charlottesville worth?

The typical home value in Charlottesville is $518,803 as of September 2026, up 1.6% over the past year. Keep in mind this is a citywide figure, and individual homes can sit well above or below it.

How long does it take to sell a home in Charlottesville?

Homes in Charlottesville spend a median of 56 days on the market as of September 2026. About 16.5% of active listings have had a price cut, which suggests overpriced homes tend to linger.

Is Charlottesville a buyer's or seller's market right now?

As of September 2026, Charlottesville has 501 homes for sale, including 192 new listings, with a median list price of $539,385. The mix of moderate inventory, a 56-day median time on market, and regular price cuts points to a balanced market rather than a strong tilt toward either side.

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

Typical home values in Charlottesville, VA are up 1.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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