Is Petersburg, VA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Petersburg is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Petersburg has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Petersburg is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Petersburg, VA

How much do homes in Petersburg, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$226,273

$160/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$10,895(+5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Petersburg have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Petersburg was $226,273 in April 2024, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $160.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $81K$72.5K
-10.5%
2 $118K$134.5K
+14.0%
3 $214K$220.8K
+3.2%
4 $252.5K$267K
+5.7%
5+ $306.5K$362K
+18.1%

Summary: Petersburg housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Petersburg
+14.3%
Colonial Heights
+8.2%
Rives
+5.2%
Petersburg
+5.1%

Housing Supply in Petersburg, VA

How many homes are available in Petersburg, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
254265+4.3%

Summary: The Petersburg real estate market had 265 homes for sale in April 2024, a 4.3% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2530
+20.0%
3 157158
+0.6%
4 6164
+4.9%
5+ 1113
+18.2%

Summary: The Petersburg housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
6561-6.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Petersburg, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 61 homes were sold or pending in Petersburg in April 2024, down by 6.2% month-over-month. Of the 60 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 35% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Petersburg, VA

How long does it take to sell a home in Petersburg, VA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
25 Days30 Days+21.6%

Summary: Homes in Petersburg had an average of 30 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 21.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

42 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Petersburg are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 61 homes were sold in Petersburg; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 19 Days Ago

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