23838 Housing Market Report May 2025•Chesterfield County, Virginia

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Housing Prices in 23838, VA

How much do homes in 23838, VA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 23838, VA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

23838 is a Neutral Market

Difference Since May 2024

At the same time last year, 23838 was a Seller's Market.

Insight

23838 is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$599,000$197/SqFt
+$24,000
+4.2%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 23838 have sold for 4.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 23838 was $599,000 in May 2025, up 4.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
23831
+5.7%
23838
+4.2%
23832
+3.0%
23112
+0.6%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2--
N/A
3$385K$387.4K
+0.6%
4$555.5K$599.4K
+7.9%
5$700K$707K
+1.0%

Summary: 23838 housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +0.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +7.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +1.0%.

How does 23838, VA compare with other places?

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23838, VA

Housing supply in 23838, VA

How many homes are available in 23838, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
133Last MonthMay 2025
982 months agoApr 2025
+35.7 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The 23838 real estate market had 133 homes for sale in May 2025, a 35.7 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
20Last MonthMay 2025
112 months agoApr 2025
+81.8 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
200
0.0%
31622
+37.5%
45471
+31.5%
52840
+42.9%

Summary: 23838 housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +37.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +31.5%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +42.9%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 23838, VA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price9 Homes

At Asking Price4 Homes

Under Asking Price7 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 23838, you could pay more than the asking price. 45% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in 23838 in May 2025, up by 81.8% month-over-month. Of the 20 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 23838, VA

How long does it take to sell a home in 23838, VA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days14 Homes

30 – 90 Days4 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in 23838 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 20 homes were sold in 23838; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
53 DaysThis YearMay 2025
37 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+44.6 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in 23838 had an average listing age of 53 days in May 2025, up by 44.6% compared to the previous year.

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Central Virginia Regional MLS, for the period 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2025

IDX All or a portion of the multiple Listing information is provided by the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service, LLC, from a copyrighted compilation of Listings. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All CVR MLS information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. The compilation of Listings and each individual Listing are ©2025 Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service,LLC. All rights reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
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