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Gainesville, VA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$742K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Gainesville, VA is $742K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Gainesville ZIP code, the median list price is $717K and homes spend a median of 38 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Gainesville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$742K
1-yr changeMedian across Gainesville ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live2 tracked in Gainesville
1
County
Prince William County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Gainesville over the last 12 months: $729K in Sep 2025 to $742K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$729K

Sep 2026$742K

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

Context

The typical Gainesville home is worth $742,124, up 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is modest appreciation, not a hot streak. There were 85 homes for sale in Gainesville as of September 2026, and the median list price sat at $717,250. Homes are moving at a measured pace, with a median of 38 days on market. About 21.6% of listings had taken a price cut, a sign that some sellers are overshooting what buyers will pay. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the market still favors accurate pricing and patience over urgency.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Gainesville, VA?

Typical home value

$742K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$717K

Days on market

38

Homes for sale

85

Price cuts

21.6%

New listings

48

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

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

Prices over time

Gainesville, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Gainesville, VA are up 1.8% over the past year, from $729K in September 2025 to $742K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Gainesville, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$742,124+1.8%
September 2025$729,074No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Gainesville, 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 38 days on market and 22% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gainesville ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 85 active listings across Gainesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Gainesville housing market forecast 2027

+0.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Gainesville ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Gainesville rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Gainesville?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Gainesville shows typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027, after a 1.8% 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). 1 Gainesville ZIP code has 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 Gainesville?

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 2 Gainesville ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Gainesville, VA home prices.

How much is a home in Gainesville worth?

The typical home value in Gainesville is $742,124 as of September 2026, up 1.8% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

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

The median days on market in Gainesville is 38 as of September 2026. Roughly 21.6% of listings had a price cut, which suggests overpriced homes tend to sit longer.

How much competition do sellers face in Gainesville?

There were 85 homes for sale in Gainesville as of September 2026, with 48 new listings coming on the market. The median list price was $717,250.

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

Typical home values in Gainesville, VA are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Gainesville, 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 38 days on market and 22% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gainesville ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 85 active listings across Gainesville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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