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One part of this market is moving much faster than another
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, ZIP 23235 sold homes in a median of 10 days while ZIP 23832 took 25. The gap matters whether you are pricing a home or writing an offer.
Read the post →One part of Glen Allen is much tighter than the other
The three months ending August 31, 2026 show two very different markets inside Glen Allen, and treating them as one could cost you.
Western Henrico still has far less supply than the broader market
Every ZIP code in western Henrico sat below 2.0 months of supply in the three months ending August 31, 2026, while the National Association of Realtors counted 4.9 months of supply nationally.
Eastern Henrico has more listings, but one part is still moving fast
The three months ending August 31, 2026 show a split market: more homes to choose from across Eastern Henrico, but ZIP 23231 is moving faster than it was a year ago.
More listings are showing up, but Midlothian and Moseley still stay tight
Inventory rose across the area in the three months ending August 31, 2026, yet 468 homes for sale still faced 639 that sold, keeping the market firmly in sellers' favor.
Hanover is not moving at one speed
The three months ending August 31, 2026 show Hanover split into two very different markets, and which side you are on changes everything about your next move.
Powhatan inventory grew, but homes still moved quickly
The three months ending August 31, 2026 brought more choices for Powhatan buyers, and sellers who priced well still found buyers fast.
Downtown Richmond slowed while the broader market added listings
For the three months ending August 31, 2026, ZIP 23219 sat apart from nearly every other part of Richmond City: prices fell, inventory rose, and homes took far longer to sell.
One part of Goochland Areas is moving fast with very little inventory
ZIP 23063 had just 1.2 months of supply in the three months ending August 31, 2026, while prices rose 23.6% year over year and active listings fell by more than half.
Half of Moseley Sellers Paid Money Back at Closing
51% of Moseley sellers paid a concession to close the deal, but homes still sold in 21 days at 99.1% of asking price, and not one seller gave up.
More Homes Hit Chesterfield in September Than Buyers Could Absorb
In September 2026, 502 homes came on the market in Chesterfield while only 332 found a buyer, a gap that is reshaping what sellers should expect right now.
One part of this market is still moving much faster than another
The three months ending July 31, 2026 show ZIP 23235 and ZIP 23236 running well ahead of ZIP 23832 on nearly every measure that matters to buyers and sellers.
More listings are giving Glen Allen buyers more room to compare
Inventory in Glen Allen's two ZIP codes rose 31.9% year over year, yet supply is still well below the national level, and homes are still selling fast.
Western Henrico is still tighter than the national market
The three months ending July 31, 2026 showed supply as low as 0.6 months across Western Henrico ZIP codes, far below the 4.9-month national figure the National Association of Realtors reported.
Eastern Henrico has more listings than last year, but supply is still tight
The three months ending July 31, 2026 show a market with more homes available in some zip codes, yet not enough supply to ease competition for well-priced homes.
More listings are showing up, but Midlothian and Moseley still move fast
Inventory is up 11.7% across Midlothian and Moseley, but buyers put 665 homes under contract in just three months, and the median home in 23113 sold in 13 days.
One part of Hanover moved much faster than another
The three months ending July 31, 2026 showed Hanover is not one market: speed, supply, and pricing varied sharply from one ZIP code to the next.
Powhatan saw more listings and more sales, even as prices edged down
In the three months ending July 31, 2026, Powhatan's 23139 zip code added inventory and closed more sales, while the median price slipped 1.2% and mortgage rates climbed back above 7%.
Higher mortgage rates did not stop fast contracts in the Near West End
In the three months ending July 31, 2026, parts of the Near West End saw more than half of all listings go under contract within two weeks, even as Freddie Mac put the 30-year fixed rate at 7.28%.
One part of Goochland Areas is still moving fast despite rates above 7%
ZIP 23103 recorded a $900,000 median sale price, 2 months of supply, and nearly half of homes selling above list, all during a period when Freddie Mac put the 30-year fixed rate at 7.28%.
Powhatan still moved fast, but buyers had a bit more room
In the three months ending July 31, 2026, nearly half of Powhatan homes went under contract within two weeks, yet sellers are seeing slightly less competition than a year ago.
Nearly Half of 23860 Sellers Already Cut Their Price
Right now, 43 of the 101 homes for sale in 23860 have already dropped their price, and the data shows what that means for sellers who price high and wait.
Homes That Sit Sell for Less Than They First Asked
The longer a home stays on the market, the more the seller gives up. The numbers from this market prove exactly how much.
One part of Glen Allen is looser. Another is still tighter
The three months ending July 31, 2026 show two different markets inside Glen Allen, and which ZIP code your home sits in changes what you should expect.
Everyone Assumes Powhatan Is One Big Bidding War. The Numbers Say Otherwise.
Over the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, Powhatan's median sale-to-list percentage was 100%, with 35.1% of sales closing above asking.
Air Conditioning Or Not: The Split Deciding How Fast Homes Move in Midlothian and Moseley
Over the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, homes with air conditioning sold far faster than homes without it across Midlothian and Moseley, a gap that held in every submarket with enough sales to check it.
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