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Sterling, VA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$616K1-yr changeDown1.1%

The typical home value in Sterling, VA is $616K as of September 2026, down 1.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Sterling ZIP code, the median list price is $650K and homes spend a median of 30 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Sterling, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$616K
1-yr changeMedian across Sterling ZIPs
-1.1%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Sterling
3
County
Loudoun County

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12-month value trend

-1.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Sterling over the last 12 months: $623K in Sep 2025 to $616K in Sep 2026 (-1.1%).

Sep 2025$623K

Sep 2026$616K

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

Context

Sterling's housing market has cooled slightly over the past year. The typical home value in Sterling is $615,801, down 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. Buyers have some room to negotiate, with 18.1% of listings carrying a price cut. Inventory sits at 161 homes for sale, and 104 new listings came on the market in September 2026. Homes are still moving at a reasonable pace, with a median of 30 days on market, and the median list price is $649,925. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the data points to a market where well-priced homes still sell, but buyers have more leverage than they did a year ago.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Sterling, VA?

Typical home value

$616K

Down1.1%YoY

Median list price

$650K

Days on market

30

Homes for sale

161

Price cuts

18.1%

New listings

104

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

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

Prices over time

Sterling, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Sterling, VA are down 1.1% over the past year, from $623K in September 2025 to $616K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Sterling, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$615,801-1.1%
September 2025$622,553No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Sterling, VA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 30 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sterling ZIP code, and 104 new listings against 161 active listings across Sterling, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Sterling housing market forecast 2027

+0.4%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Sterling ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.4%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Sterling fell 1.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Sterling?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Sterling shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.4%), after a 1.1% 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). 3 Sterling 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 Sterling?

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 Sterling 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 Sterling, VA home prices.

How much is a home in Sterling worth?

The typical home value in Sterling is $615,801 as of September 2026, down 1.1% over the past year. The median list price is $649,925.

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

Homes in Sterling spend a median of 30 days on the market as of September 2026. About 18.1% of listings have had a price cut, so pricing accurately from the start matters.

How many homes are for sale in Sterling?

There were 161 homes for sale in Sterling as of September 2026, with 104 new listings added that month.

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

Typical home values in Sterling, VA are down 1.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Sterling, VA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 30 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sterling ZIP code, and 104 new listings against 161 active listings across Sterling, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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