Northern Virginia Housing Market Ends 2025 with Resilience and Measured Optimism

Sales trends, pricing, and inventory reflect a recalibrating market aligned with long-term norms

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Northern Virginia housing market closed the books on 2025, the numbers tell a story of balance, resilience, and measured optimism, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR).

The total number of units sold in 2025 reached 16,610, representing a 1.55% increase from 2024, when 16,357 units were sold. The sold dollar volume for 2025 saw an even more significant jump, increasing by 6.04% to $14,676,652,428. Median sold prices also rose, with the 2025 median hitting $750,000, up 2.78% from $729,710 in 2024. The full year data underscores a market adjusting to new conditions and gradually returning to long-term norms.

While prices fluctuated month to month, home values closed the year above 2024 levels, reflecting more moderate growth than in recent years. Housing supply expanded as more listings entered the market, giving buyers increased options and slightly reducing the intensity of competition. At the same time, higher mortgage rates and ongoing affordability concerns influenced buyer activity, contributing to mixed sales performance and longer time on market for some homes. Even with these shifts, Northern Virginia saw conditions gradually trending toward greater balance as the year progressed.

"The past twelve months reflected a period of recalibration, as conditions began aligning more closely with long-term norms," said NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin. "Additional listings helped ease some competitive strain, creating space for more thoughtful decisions on both sides of the transaction. Taken together, these dynamics suggest an environment that leaves the region better positioned for steadier performance moving forward."

In the final month leading into 2026, Northern Virginia's housing market showed mixed signals, with modest year-over-year price growth, slower sales activity, and inventory remaining constrained despite increasing over the same time last year. The median sold price in December 2025 was $715,000, up 2.1%, compared to December 2024. The average days on market was 35 days in December 2025, a 29.6% increase from December 2024's 27 days. Inventory continued to be tight, with the months of supply in December 2025 at 1.04, up from 0.8 in December 2024. The volume sold in December 2025 was $1,020,702,951, a 6.4% increase compared to December 2024. The number of closed sales in December 2025 was 1,197 units. This was a 5.2% year-over-year increase. Collectively, December's performance aligned with the broader patterns seen throughout 2025.

"December's numbers highlight a market in transition," said NVAR President Rob Carney, TTR Sotheby's International Realty. "While home prices remained above last year's levels, sales activity slowed and inventory levels are measurably rising, underscoring the need for buyers and sellers to plan carefully and work closely with Realtors® to navigate these shifting conditions. Overall, home buyers should expect more favorable opportunities in 2026."

The 2025 housing market mirrors NVAR's 2026 Housing Market Forecast, produced in conjunction with the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis, which points to a market continuing to find balance.

NVAR Charts, Graphs, Social Media for December 2025 NVAR Housing Stats 
December Housing Data: Click here.
Regional Jurisdiction Infographic: Click here.
NVAR Region Infographic: Click here.
These links are accessible from the Market Stats page here: Click here.

About NVAR
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) serves as the voice of real estate in the Greater Northern Virginia Region. NVAR is dedicated to enhancing Realtor® success by delivering exceptional value, driving innovation, and impacting the industry. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with a new Member Experience Center located in Loudoun County, NVAR supports its 13,000 members with essential resources, including industry education, advocacy, networking, and professional development opportunities. The Association is committed to promoting ethical practices and excellence in real estate. It advocates on behalf of homebuyers, sellers, renters, and commercial tenants who are directly affected by local, state, and federal policy decisions impacting affordability, property rights, and quality of life. NVAR strives to elevate the standards of the real estate industry and to contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and beyond. nvar.com. 

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