Stafford County Housing Market Report: September 2026
Quick answer: Stafford County's median sold price was $515,000 in September 2026, down 0.8% from September 2025, on 135 closed sales (Bright MLS via FAAR). Active listings rose 22.5% to 522, supply reached 3.13 months and median days on market was 25. Prices are holding near last year while buyers get more choice.
These figures come from the Bright Research September 2026 Housing Market Report for Stafford County, published through the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS (FAAR), with data as of Oct. 6, 2026 (Bright MLS via FAAR). Stafford is one of the busiest markets in the region, so the monthly numbers are more stable than in smaller counties. Even so, one month is a snapshot, and the year-to-date figures tell the bigger story.
Stafford County September 2026 at a glance
| Measure | This September | Last September | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 135 | 147 | -8.2% (Bright MLS) |
| Median sold price | $515,000 | $519,000 | -0.8% (Bright MLS) |
| Median days on market | 25 | 21 | +4 days (Bright MLS) |
| New pending sales | 151 | 142 | +6.3% (Bright MLS) |
| New listings | 217 | 174 | +24.7% (Bright MLS) |
| Active listings | 522 | 426 | +22.5% (Bright MLS) |
| Months of supply | 3.13 | 2.66 | +0.47 (Bright MLS) |
| Showings | 2,548 | 2,805 | -9.2% (Bright MLS) |
Prices: a softer month inside a flat year
The September median of $515,000 was 5.5% below August's $545,000 and 0.8% below last September's $519,000 (Bright MLS via FAAR). Late summer and early fall often bring a different mix of closings, so a one-month dip doesn't mean values fell across the board.
The year-to-date picture is steady. Through September, Stafford's median sold price was $550,000, essentially even with $549,900 a year earlier, on 1,584 closed sales, up 7.2% from 1,477 (Bright MLS via FAAR). A townhome near Route 610 in Garrisonville, a newer single-family home off Courthouse Road and an older home in Falmouth all feed the same county median, so your own value depends on the sales closest to you.
Inventory is building
Active listings reached 522 in September, up 22.5% from 426 a year earlier and up 4.0% from 502 in August (Bright MLS via FAAR). New listings jumped 24.7% to 217 for the month, and year to date they total 2,454, up 11.9% from 2,194 (Bright MLS via FAAR).
Months of supply rose to 3.13, from 2.99 in August (August report) and 2.66 last September (Bright MLS via FAAR). That's still a fairly tight market, but sellers now share the stage with noticeably more listings.
Buyers are still signing contracts
New pending sales were 151 in September, up 6.3% from 142 a year ago, though down from 164 in August (Bright MLS via FAAR). Year to date, pending sales total 1,624, up 6.2% from 1,529.
Showings slipped 9.2% to 2,548 for the month, but year-to-date showings are up 8.5% to 30,707 (Bright MLS via FAAR). Median days on market was 25, four days longer than both last September and August (Bright MLS via FAAR). Well-priced homes are still selling in under a month. Buyers are simply comparing more options first.
How Stafford compares with nearby markets
Stafford had the highest median sold price and the shortest median days on market of these five nearby markets in September:
| Market | Median sold price | Months of supply | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | $515,000 | 3.13 | 25 (Bright MLS) |
| Fredericksburg City | $499,250 | 3.27 | 46 (Bright MLS) |
| Spotsylvania | $475,000 | 3.09 | 32 (Bright MLS) |
| King George | $457,500 | 5.19 | 41 (Bright MLS) |
| Caroline | $349,990 | 4.23 | 34 (Bright MLS) |
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What this means if you're selling in Stafford
- Price to today's competition. With 522 active listings and 3.13 months of supply (Bright MLS via FAAR), buyers can compare. Pricing off the spring peak can cost you weeks.
- Win the first weekend. Strong photos and a clean, complete listing matter more when buyers have options. My room-by-room photo checklist for Stafford homes walks through it.
- Know your micro-market. Homes near I-95, Route 1 and the Brooke and Leeland VRE stations, or out along Route 17, can perform very differently.
Want a number for your home? Start with a free home evaluation, or see how I market and sell homes.
What this means if you're buying in Stafford
- You have a bit more room to negotiate. Ask how long a home has been listed. One that has sat may leave room on price, repairs or closing costs. My guide to writing a competitive offer in Stafford covers the terms that matter.
- Check the details that change. School assignments can shift, so read how Stafford attendance zones are set and changed before you rely on a listing's school field.
- Compare across the county. From Aquia and Embrey Mill to the Fredericksburg side of the Rappahannock, browse my Stafford area page.
FAQ
What was the median home price in Stafford County in September 2026?
The median sold price in Stafford County was $515,000 in September 2026, down 0.8% from $519,000 in September 2025, according to Bright MLS data published by FAAR (Bright MLS via FAAR).
How many homes are for sale in Stafford County?
Bright MLS counted 522 active listings in Stafford County in September 2026, up 22.5% from 426 a year earlier and up from 502 in August (Bright MLS via FAAR).
How long are homes taking to sell in Stafford County?
Median days on market was 25 days in September 2026, compared with 21 days in August and 21 days in September 2025 (Bright MLS via FAAR).
Is Stafford County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Supply reached 3.13 months in September 2026, up from 2.66 a year earlier, so buyers have more choice than last fall, while pending sales still rose 6.3% year over year (Bright MLS via FAAR).
Talk through your numbers
Thinking about buying or selling in Stafford County this fall? Call or text me at (540) 300-4967, and I'll walk you through the sales closest to your home.
Ron Chronister, REAL Broker
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