Arlington housing market report, Q3 2026, Bright MLS, Arlington VA, median sale price, months of supply, real estate trends

Arlington Housing Market Report: Summer 2026 (July to September)

From July to September 2026, Arlington County's median sale price was $800,000 (up 11.1%), 600 homes sold (down 4.0%), supply was 3.2 months, homes took an average of 38 days, and sellers received 98.0% of their original price.

How did the Arlington housing market do this summer?

From July to September 2026, Arlington County's median sale price was $800,000 (up 11.1%), 600 homes sold (down 4.0%), supply was 3.2 months, homes took an average of 38 days, and sellers received 98.0% of their original price.

Here is the full report in plain words, from Bright MLS, the multiple listing service for our area.

The Mike Webb Team (Mike and Claudia Webb, RE/MAX Allegiance) helps homeowners in Arlington, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC get their homes ready to sell and sold.

The summer numbers

Source: Bright MLS Industry Watch, Arlington County, July to September 2026, current as of October 10, 2026. The change is from the same months in 2025.

• Median sale price: $800,000, up 11.1%.

• Average sale price: $954,105.

• Homes sold: 600, down 4.0%.

• Homes for sale: 612, down 2.2%.

• Months of supply: 3.2, down 3.0%.

• Average days on the market: 38, up 0.2%.

• Share of original price received: 98.0%, up 0.4%.

How does it compare to spring?

April to June 2026 had a median of $852,628, 711 sales, 2.6 months of supply, 27 days on the market, and 100.1% of the original price. So summer was slower and sellers negotiated more. The median is the middle sale price, and it moves with which homes sold, so a different mix of condos and houses can change it.

What happened in September?

Source: Bright MLS monthly report. In September, 174 homes sold, with a median of $700,000 and a median of 33 days on the market. New pending sales rose to 82 from 71 in August, so buyers were still signing contracts.

What is the new picture for October?

As of October 14, Bright MLS showed 672 homes for sale, about 3.9 months of supply, compared with 552 homes and 3.0 months a year earlier. Supply has grown since the summer.

What does it mean for sellers?

Homes sold, but not as fast, and not always at the first asking price. Price to match today's sales, and get the home ready before you list. We help every seller with the White Glove Home Sale Method at no additional cost.

What does it mean for buyers?

More choices than a year ago, and time to compare. Have your pre-approval ready, and know your must-haves.

Online and preliminary estimates are starting points. A property's potential market value depends on its condition, location, features, competition, market conditions, and other factors.

FAQ

Is $800,000 what my home is worth?

No. It is the middle sale price for the county. Your home's value depends on your home.

Will the next report look the same?

No one can say. Bright MLS's October monthly reports come out in mid-November.

Why does the monthly median differ from the quarterly one?

They cover different months and count homes a little differently.

Call or text The Mike Webb Team at 703-350-3884 or visit claudiawebb.com.

The Mike Webb Team, RE/MAX Allegiance. Arlington, Virginia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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