Spotsylvania County Market Report: October 2026

Quick answer: Spotsylvania County's median sale price was $460,000 in October 2026, down 2.6% from $472,400 a year earlier, on 124 closed sales (Bright MLS via FAAR). Active listings rose 11.1% to 500, supply reached 3.3 months, and median days on market was 28. New purchase contracts fell 29.3% year over year.

These figures come from the Bright MLS Market Trends Report for Spotsylvania County, October 2026, covering all home types and published through the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS (Bright MLS via FAAR). FAAR posted the October reports on its market statistics page. A single month can shift with the mix of closings from Massaponax, the Route 3 corridor, Route 208 and the areas around Lake Anna or Fawn Lake. Year-to-date figures give the broader trend.

Spotsylvania County October 2026 at a glance

Prices eased after a short run of gains

The median sale price decreased in October 2026 to $460,000, which the report calls the first decrease in the median price in 3 months (Bright MLS via FAAR). That was 2.6% below the October 2025 median of $472,400. The same report lists a 3.2% change versus September 2026. A one-month dip does not mean every home near I-95, Plank Road or Cosner's Corner changed by that amount.

The year-to-date median still sits higher than last year. Through October, Spotsylvania's median sale price was $475,000, up 2.2% from $465,000 a year earlier, on 1,539 closed sales, up 1.7% from 1,513 (Bright MLS via FAAR). For a tighter number, look at recent sales like yours, not the county median alone. My September Spotsylvania market report covers the prior month in this series, and my earlier note on pricing a Spotsylvania home when inventory is rising is still a useful checklist.

More listings, fewer new contracts

Active listings finished October at 500, up 11.1% from 450 a year earlier (Bright MLS via FAAR). Months of supply rose to 3.3, from 3.0 in October 2025, a gain the report lists as 0.3 months. The report also lists a 1.8% change in active listings versus September 2026 and a 0.1-month change in supply.

New listings were 221 for the month, 9.4% below the 244 added in October 2025 (Bright MLS via FAAR). Year to date, new listings still totaled 2,448, up 2.9% from 2,378. So the stock of homes for sale is higher than last fall, even though October itself brought fewer new listings than a year ago.

Closings and showings both ran behind last October

Closed sales were 124 in October, 13.9% below the 144 recorded in October 2025 (Bright MLS via FAAR). New purchase contracts were 123, 29.3% lower than the 174 signed a year earlier. Year to date, contracts were slightly behind, at 1,818 versus 1,828, a 0.5% gap.

Showings were 1,539 in October, compared with 2,306 in October 2025 (Bright MLS via FAAR). Year-to-date showings were 21,039, compared with 22,162 a year earlier, a 5.1% difference. Median days on market was 28, seven days longer than the 21 days in October 2025, and the report lists a 3-day change versus September 2026. Homes sold at an average of 96.5% of original list price, compared with 97.8% a year earlier.

How Spotsylvania compares with nearby markets

These October 2026 figures are from the same Bright MLS series, all home types, published through FAAR (FAAR market statistics). King George and the City of Fredericksburg had much smaller closing counts this month, so their medians can move on a short list of sales.

Bright's public research hub is at Bright MLS Research.

What this means if you're selling in Spotsylvania

• Price against the listings already on the market. With 500 active listings and 3.3 months of supply (Bright MLS via FAAR), buyers can shop. A price that assumes last summer's pace can add days on market.
• The first weekend still counts. Homes that show well and are priced to today's competition have a clearer path when new contracts are running behind last year.
• Location still splits the county. A house near the Route 3 and I-95 retail core, one closer to Fredericksburg, or a property out toward Lake Anna can land on a different number than the county median. My Route 3 corridor guide is a practical orientation.

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What this means if you're buying in Spotsylvania

• You have more to choose from than last October. Ask how long a home has been listed and whether the price has already changed. With contracts down sharply from last October, some sellers have more room to talk about price, repairs or timing (Bright MLS via FAAR).
• Don't over-read one month's median. The year-to-date median is still $475,000, above last year, even though October's median came in lower (Bright MLS via FAAR).
• Compare across the county. From Massaponax and Route 208 to Fawn Lake, browse my Spotsylvania area page.

FAQ

What was the median home price in Spotsylvania County in October 2026?

The median sale price in Spotsylvania County was $460,000 in October 2026, down 2.6% from $472,400 in October 2025, according to Bright MLS data published by FAAR (Bright MLS via FAAR).

How many homes are for sale in Spotsylvania County?

Bright MLS counted 500 active listings in Spotsylvania County at the end of October 2026, up 11.1% from 450 a year earlier. Months of supply was 3.3 (Bright MLS via FAAR).

How long are homes taking to sell in Spotsylvania County?

Median days on market was 28 days in October 2026, seven days longer than the 21 days in October 2025 (Bright MLS via FAAR).

Are buyers still writing contracts at last year's pace?

No. New purchase contracts fell to 123 in October 2026, 29.3% lower than the 174 recorded in October 2025, and year-to-date contracts were 0.5% behind last year (Bright MLS via FAAR).

Talk through your numbers

Thinking about buying or selling in Spotsylvania County? Call or text me at (540) 300-4967, and I'll walk you through the sales closest to your home.

Ron Chronister, REAL Broker