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BUYER BRIEFING Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA Market Analysis

Why now is the right time to lock in a home in Chesapeake, VA.

Chesapeake is a firm seller's market with only 1.95 months of inventory — but prices have plateaued and sellers are cutting, giving sharp buyers a rare window to act.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Sep 2026)
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Sep 2026) in CHESAPEAKE, VA — latest: $579.9K (Sep 2026)
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Median Price: Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
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Median List Price
$580K
Prices flat over 3 months ($580K–$590K) but up +1.9% YoY from $569K — lock in now before the next leg up when spring demand returns.
Months of Inventory
1.95 mo
Only 1.95 months of supply — deep seller's market. Up slightly from 1.4 in May but still far below the 4-month balanced threshold.
Price Per Sq Ft
$234/sqft
Per-sqft value up +3.4% YoY from $227 and +0.9% in 3 months — buying now costs less per foot than waiting into appreciation.
Price Cuts
34% of listings
34% of active listings have cut their price — up from 25% in May — giving buyers real negotiation room on a home that's been sitting.
What This Means

A rare negotiating window in a supply-starved market

Inventory is near historic lows and absorbed listings are matching new supply weekly — yet 1 in 3 sellers has already cut their price. That's your leverage. Make a strong but targeted offer on a price-reduced home before spring tightens the market again.

Honest Caveats

Days on market rose from 28 to 35 days over the last two months, and the Market Action Index dipped to 41.57 from a peak of 52.4 in April — signals that buyer urgency is softening slightly and competition is not as fierce as it was mid-year.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 16, 2026