Northern Virginia housing market, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Alexandria, Bright MLS, Q3 2026

How Did Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Alexandria Do This Summer?

From July to September 2026, median sale prices ranged from $594,900 in Prince William to $800,000 in Arlington. Months of supply ranged from 2.4 in Fairfax to 3.2 in Arlington, and closed sales fell in four of the five areas.

How did the Northern Virginia housing market do this summer?

From July to September 2026, median sale prices ranged from $594,900 in Prince William to $800,000 in Arlington. Months of supply ranged from 2.4 in Fairfax to 3.2 in Arlington, and closed sales fell in four of the five areas.

We serve all of Northern Virginia, and each county is its own market. Here is the summer report, side by side.

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.

Side-by-side county data makes it easier to compare summer 2026 trends.

What are the numbers?

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

• Area: Arlington; Median sale price: $800,000 (+11.1%); Homes sold: 600 (-4.0%); Months of supply: 3.2; Average days to sell: 38; % of original price: 98.0%

• Area: Alexandria; Median sale price: $699,996 (0.0%); Homes sold: 455 (-14.3%); Months of supply: 3.1; Average days to sell: 35; % of original price: 98.2%

• Area: Fairfax County; Median sale price: $750,000 (+0.7%); Homes sold: 3,058 (-4.4%); Months of supply: 2.4; Average days to sell: 28; % of original price: 98.7%

• Area: Loudoun; Median sale price: $775,000 (+2.4%); Homes sold: 1,307 (-12.9%); Months of supply: 2.6; Average days to sell: 33; % of original price: 98.4%

• Area: Prince William; Median sale price: $594,900 (+1.9%); Homes sold: 1,397 (+0.2%); Months of supply: 2.5; Average days to sell: 33; % of original price: 99.0%

What stands out?

• Sales slowed. Four of the five areas sold fewer homes than last summer. Loudoun (-12.9%) and Alexandria (-14.3%) fell the most.

• Homes took a while. Averages ran from 28 days in Fairfax to 38 in Arlington.

• Sellers got most of their price. Between 98.0% and 99.0% of the original asking price.

• Supply was in the 2s ad 3s. Arlington and Alexandria had the most choices for buyers. Fairfax had the fewest.

How do I read the median?

A median is the middle sale price. It moves with which homes sold, so Arlington's +11.1% does not mean every Arlington home is worth 11.1% more. 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.

What does it mean for sellers?

Price and preparation matter. Buyers had time and choices this summer. We help every seller get ready with the White Glove Home Sale Method at no additional cost.

What does it mean for buyers?

You are not in a rush market. Compare homes, ask questions, and keep your pre-approval current.

FAQ

Why do these numbers differ from monthly reports?

Monthly and quarterly reports count homes a little differently. We name the report each time.

Is Fairfax really tighter than Arlington?

By months of supply, yes, this summer: 2.4 versus 3.2.

Where are the October numbers?

Bright MLS's October monthly reports come out in mid-November. We will update then.

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

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