Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, understanding the latest Fairfax County housing trends helps you make smart, informed decisions. As we move into the final quarter of 2025, Northern Virginia’s largest county continues to show steady activity with some notable shifts in pricing, inventory, and buyer behavior.

Here’s your Fairfax real estate update and what it means for anyone considering a move in or out of the area.

Home Prices Are Holding Strong

In 2024, Fairfax County saw over 11,700 homes sold. So far in 2025, around 9,000 to 9,500 homes have sold from January through August.

• Median home price: $720,000 (up from $705,000 last year)
  
  
• Year-over-year appreciation: 2.1%
  
  
• Price per square foot: Continues to rise steadily, especially in popular zip codes like 22030 and 22031
  
  

This indicates healthy, if moderate, price growth—great news for homeowners thinking about listing.

Homes Are Taking Slightly Longer to Sell

While the market is still active, days on market (DOM) has increased slightly compared to last year.

• Average DOM in Fairfax County: 30 to 38 days
  
  
• In 2024: DOM averaged 24 to 30 days
  
  

Buyers are becoming more selective, and homes that are not properly priced or prepped may linger longer. This makes staging, photography, and pricing strategy more important than ever.

Inventory Remains Limited, but New Listings Are Rising

A continued challenge across the region is low inventory—but there’s been a small increase in new listings this fall.

• New listings in August 2025: Up 6.5% from August 2024
  
  
• Pending sales: Slightly down, indicating buyers may be cautious or facing affordability limits
  
  

This gives serious buyers more options, while sellers still benefit from a relatively low-competition environment.

What Buyers Should Know

For buyers searching Fairfax VA homes for sale, current trends point to:

• More choices than earlier in 2025
  
  
• Slightly more room for negotiation
  
  
• Continued competition in updated, move-in ready homes
  
  

The key is preparation. Pre-approval, quick decision-making, and working with a local expert make a big difference in today’s market.

What Sellers Should Know

If you're thinking about listing your home, now is still a strong window. Pricing right from the start and investing in prep will help your home stand out.

• Homes priced competitively are still getting multiple offers
  
  
• Updated homes with curb appeal and staging sell fastest
  
  
• Working with a Realtor who knows your zip code is essential
  
  

Why Work With Team DDA

At Debbie Dogrul Associates, we guide clients through every market shift. With over 500 homes sold annually in Fairfax County, our team knows how to price, prep, and position your home to get results.

We offer:

• Real-time market analysis
  
  
• Expert staging and marketing support
  
  
• Buyer strategy and neighborhood-level insights
  
  

Whether you’re watching the market or ready to make a move, Team DDA is your trusted resource for all things Fairfax real estate.