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Stafford, VA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$542K1-yr changeUp0.4%

The typical home value in Stafford, VA is $542K as of September 2026, up 0.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Stafford ZIP code, the median list price is $659K and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Stafford, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$542K
1-yr changeMedian across Stafford ZIPs
+0.4%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Stafford
1
County
Stafford County

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12-month value trend

+0.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Stafford over the last 12 months: $540K in Sep 2025 to $542K in Sep 2026 (+0.4%).

Sep 2025$540K

Sep 2026$542K

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

Context

The typical home value in Stafford is $542,400, up 0.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is essentially flat growth, which suggests the market has cooled from the rapid gains of earlier years. There were 286 homes for sale, with 98 new listings hitting the market in September 2026. Sellers are still aiming high, with a median list price of $658,613, well above the typical value. Homes are taking a median of 45 days to sell, and 22.5% of listings have taken a price cut. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the data points to a market where realistic pricing matters more than it did when values were climbing quickly.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Stafford, VA?

Typical home value

$542K

Up0.4%YoY

Median list price

$659K

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

286

Price cuts

22.5%

New listings

98

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

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

Prices over time

Stafford, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Stafford, VA are up 0.4% over the past year, from $540K in September 2025 to $542K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Stafford, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$542,400+0.4%
September 2025$540,053No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Stafford, VA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 45 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Stafford ZIP code, and 98 new listings against 286 active listings across Stafford, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Stafford housing market forecast 2027

+0.3%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Stafford ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Stafford rose 0.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Stafford?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Stafford shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%), after a 0.4% 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). 2 Stafford 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 Stafford?

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 3 Stafford 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 Stafford, VA home prices.

How much is a home in Stafford worth?

The typical home value in Stafford is $542,400 as of September 2026, up 0.4% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

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

Homes in Stafford spent a median of 45 days on the market as of September 2026. About 22.5% of listings had a price cut, so overpricing can slow a sale.

Are many homes for sale in Stafford right now?

There were 286 homes for sale in Stafford as of September 2026, with 98 new listings added that month. The median list price was $658,613.

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

Typical home values in Stafford, VA are up 0.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Stafford, VA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 45 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Stafford ZIP code, and 98 new listings against 286 active listings across Stafford, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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