OwnRVA Public Research · August 2026
Updated: September 30, 2026. Published: September 29, 2026.
Redfin county-level measures for homes sold, median sale price, median days on market and two-week market exits.
Question this report answers
How did sale prices and market speed differ across the three jurisdictions in August 2026?
Concise answer
Chesterfield had the highest median sale price and the most sales. Henrico showed the shortest median market time. Richmond city had the highest share going off market within two weeks even though its median sale price was lower than the two counties. Speed and price level are related to different mixes of homes and should be read separately.
What the source reports
| Measure | Richmond city | Henrico County | Chesterfield County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 222 | 351 | 490 |
| Median sale price | $398,666 | $400,846 | $429,562 |
| Median days on market | 19 | 18 | 24 |
| Off market within two weeks | 49.9% | 38.3% | 37.1% |
How to read the result
Chesterfield had the highest median sale price and the most sales. Henrico showed the shortest median market time. Richmond city had the highest share going off market within two weeks even though its median sale price was lower than the two counties. Speed and price level are related to different mixes of homes and should be read separately.
Decision context
Chesterfield had the highest median sale price and the most sales. Henrico showed the shortest median market time. Richmond city had the highest share going off market within two weeks even though its median sale price was lower than the two counties. Speed and price level are related to different mixes of homes and should be read separately. This is a dated county-level signal, not a property-level recommendation or forecast. Before acting, compare the home with same-type current competition and recent closed sales, then account for location, condition, concessions, association terms, financing and timing. The source period, geography and property-type definition should stay attached to the conclusion so a broad market statistic is not mistaken for proof about one home. It does not replace appraisal, inspection, lending, tax, legal, association, insurance or title advice, and it does not establish why a listing changed, whether a contract will close, or how any individual buyer or seller should proceed.
What buyers can do with it
Use the two-week share as a planning signal, not a deadline for every property. Fresh, well-positioned listings may demand faster preparation, while stale or repeatedly changed listings deserve a different read.
What sellers can do with it
A quick county median does not prove that an ambitious list price will work. Launch condition, photography, showing access and comparison support still determine whether a home joins the fast cohort.
Method and limits
Redfin county measures include residential property types and are subject to revision. Median prices describe the homes sold in that period, not appreciation of a constant home.
Values were extracted from the provider's public county-level file or report, normalized to a common jurisdiction label, and checked for duplicate jurisdiction-period records. No client MLS export or private customer data were used. Provider definitions remain authoritative and may be revised.
Source access: Redfin Data Center. Public source snapshot assembled September 29, 2026. Remote acquisition time is not independently attested; local persistence time and file hash are retained in the preparation ledger.
Frequently asked questions
How did sale prices and market speed differ across the three jurisdictions in August 2026?
Chesterfield had the highest median sale price and the most sales. Henrico showed the shortest median market time. Richmond city had the highest share going off market within two weeks even though its median sale price was lower than the two counties. Speed and price level are related to different mixes of homes and should be read separately.
Can this county-level result predict the outcome for one property?
No. Redfin county measures include residential property types and are subject to revision. Median prices describe the homes sold in that period, not appreciation of a constant home. A property-specific decision still requires current same-type comparisons, condition, terms and location.
Michela Worthington