Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS® (BRAR)
During May, the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS service area recorded 293 new listings, down 16.3% from April but 1.0% higher than May 2025. New pending sales totaled 234, decreasing 22.8% month-over-month and 15.5% year-over-year, while closed sales reached 274, up 31.1% from April and 0.7% compared to last year. The median sold price adjusted to $425,000, down 3.4% from April and 0.9% year-over-year. Homes averaged 30 days on the market and sold for 98.1% of their original list price.
Winchester City
In May, Winchester City saw an uptick in baseline activity with 38 new listings, rising 8.6% from April, though this was 5.0% lower than May of last year. Pending contracts rebounded nicely to 35, a 25.0% jump from the previous month and 2.9% higher year-over-year. Closed sales, however, slipped to 25, representing a 7.4% decrease from April and a notable 30.6% drop compared to last May. The median sold price adjusted downward to $360,000, which is down 10.0% from April and 3.4% lower year-over-year. Homes took slightly longer to clear, averaging 36 days on the market. Properties sold for an average of 97.1% of their original list price, indicating a relatively stable environment for negotiating buyers.
Frederick County
In May, Frederick County’s real estate market experienced a slowdown in incoming activity, with new listings pulling back to 159, down 23.2% from April and 7.0% lower than May of last year. New pending sales also cooled off significantly, dropping to 121, which represents a 27.5% monthly decrease and a 22.4% decline year-over-year. However, finalized transactions bucked this trend sharply, as closed sales surged to 154, climbing 35.1% from April, though they remained slightly lower by 4.9% compared to last May. The median sold price adjusted to $423,270, a 2.6% dip from the previous month and 5.9% below last year’s mark. Homes continued to move quickly through the pipeline, spending an average of 33 days on the market. Properties sold for an average of 98.1% of their original list price, indicating that sellers still hold strong negotiating leverage as summer approaches.
Clarke County
In May 2026, Clarke County, Virginia, experienced a notable slowdown in new market activity as new listings dropped 46.9% to 17 and new pending sales fell 45.2% to 17 month-over-month. Finalized transactions also dipped slightly from the previous month, with closed sales falling 8.7% to 21, although this figure remains 23.5% higher than May of last year. Bucking the wider regional trend, home prices in the county rebounded as the median sold price rose 7.8% from April to $550,000. Properties continued to move at a steady pace, averaging 23 days on the market, while sellers successfully secured an average of 97.9% of their original asking price.
COLONY REALTY OF WINCHESTER –
114 N Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-0323; Broker: John S. Scully, IV; Licensed in Virginia and West Virginia.
*All of the information herein is deemed to be reliable but is subject to errors, omissions and withdrawal from the market. All information, regardless of source, should be verified by personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professional(s). The information is not guaranteed. Measurements are solely for the purpose of marketing, may not be exact, and should not be relied upon for loan, valuation, or other purposes.