Market Intelligence · VA / James City County

Williamsburg, VA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$468K1-yr changeUp2.1%

The typical home value in Williamsburg, VA is $468K as of September 2026, up 2.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Williamsburg ZIP code, the median list price is $546K and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Williamsburg, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$468K
1-yr changeMedian across Williamsburg ZIPs
+2.1%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Williamsburg
2
County
James City County

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12-month value trend

+2.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Williamsburg over the last 12 months: $458K in Sep 2025 to $468K in Sep 2026 (+2.1%).

Sep 2025$458K

Sep 2026$468K

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

Context

Williamsburg's housing market shows moderate momentum as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $468,269, up 2.1% over the past year. There are 445 homes for sale with a median list price of $546,464. Homes typically spend 45 days on the market before selling. Of the active listings, 17.7% have seen a price reduction. For someone thinking about selling, this is a reasonably balanced market with steady pricing growth and a healthy number of buyers, though you should prepare for a moderate sales timeline.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Williamsburg, VA?

Typical home value

$468K

Up2.1%YoY

Median list price

$546K

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

445

Price cuts

17.7%

New listings

178

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

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

Prices over time

Williamsburg, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Williamsburg, VA are up 2.1% over the past year, from $458K in September 2025 to $468K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Williamsburg, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$468,269+2.1%
September 2025$458,442No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Williamsburg, 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 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Williamsburg ZIP code, and 178 new listings against 445 active listings across Williamsburg, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Williamsburg housing market forecast 2027

+1.8%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Williamsburg ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Williamsburg rose 2.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Williamsburg?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Williamsburg shows typical home values rising 1.8% by September 2027, after a 2.1% 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, VA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Williamsburg, VA?

The typical home value in Williamsburg is $468,269 as of September 2026, which represents a 2.1% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Williamsburg?

As of September 2026, there are 445 homes for sale in Williamsburg, with 178 new listings having come on the market recently.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Williamsburg?

The median time on market is 45 days in Williamsburg as of September 2026.

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

Typical home values in Williamsburg, VA are up 2.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Williamsburg, 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 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Williamsburg ZIP code, and 178 new listings against 445 active listings across Williamsburg, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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