The local spring market stayed competitive
NVAR reported 1,650 closed sales in April 2026, up 4.2 percent from April 2025, while the median sold price rose to $815,000.
Inventory improved only modestly. Active listings were up 1.9 percent year over year, while months of supply was 1.83.
Buyers were active, but selective
Average days on market increased to 18 days, giving buyers slightly more evaluation time than the prior year at the regional level.
Property condition, pricing, location, and competing inventory still produced materially different outcomes from one listing to another.
The broader Mid-Atlantic also warmed up
Bright MLS reported that April 2026 new pending sales and new listings across its Mid-Atlantic service area reached their highest April levels since 2022.
For the Washington, D.C. metro, Bright MLS reported new pending sales up 9.3 percent year over year and a median sold price of $661,000.
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Was Northern Virginia a buyer's market in April 2026?
NVAR reported 1.83 months of supply for April 2026, which still indicated limited regional inventory. Conditions varied by locality, price point, property type, and condition.
Were Northern Virginia prices falling in April 2026?
NVAR reported an April 2026 median sold price of $815,000, up 4.6 percent from April 2025. A regional median does not predict the value of an individual property.