Market report · VA

Virginia Beach, VA

Balanced's market

Virginia Beach's market is in transition: +3.1% YoY, median DOM 22 days. Selective deals only.

DATA · Zillow Research (via scrape.do) · AS OF APRIL 2026

$427k
Typical home value
↑11.5%
+3.1%
YoY change
$2,010
Median rent
↑13.9%
5.65%
Gross yield
22
Median DOM
50/100
MDR score
Detail Value Detail Value
Median list price $429,386 Median sale price $383,875
Sale-to-list ratio 1.000 % sold below list +32.0%
Active inventory 1,327 New listings 577
Trends · 36-month series

How Virginia Beach has moved.

Typical home value $383k → $427k · ↑11.5% (36mo)
$383k $398k $412k $427k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median rent (ZORI) $2k → $2k · ↑13.9% (36mo)
$2k $2k $2k $2k May 23Nov 24Apr 26
Median days on market 30d → 22d · ↓28.6% (36mo)
22d 25d 27d 30d Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26
Sale-to-list ratio 1.000 → 1.000 · ↑0.0% (36mo)
1.000 1.333 1.667 2.000 Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26

Virginia Beach sits at a median home value of $427,121 as of the latest Zillow read, up 3.1% year-over-year — still in appreciation mode, which favors flippers willing to compete on speed.

The sale-to-list ratio of 1.000 signals a balanced market — neither bid wars nor fire sales dominate. 32.0% of closings land below list, leaving room to negotiate on the right deal but no broad discount across the board.

Rents are workable but not generous. ZORI of $2,010/mo against a $427k median gives a 5.65% gross yield — average for the metro tier, requiring tight underwriting on any hold.

Median days-on-market is running around 22 days against 1,327.333 active listings — that’s a fast-moving market. Speed is the moat; pre-arranged proof of funds and a tight buyers list are the difference between getting under contract and getting outbid.

MDR’s composite investor score for Virginia Beach is 50/100 based on rent yield, sale-to-list discount, motivated-seller proxies, and DOM. Lower tier this quarter. Watch list, not deploy list — re-evaluate next read.

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FAQ

Virginia Beach for investors.

Is Virginia Beach a good market for real estate investors in 2026?

Metro Deal Report's composite investor score for Virginia Beach is 50/100, based on rent yield, sale-to-list ratio, motivated-seller proxies, and days on market. Virginia Beach is a lower-tier market right now. Watch list, not deploy list, until the numbers shift.

What is the median home price in Virginia Beach?

The typical home value in Virginia Beach as of the most recent Zillow read is $427,121. Median list price is $429,386 and median sale price is $383,875. Year-over-year change: +3.1%.

What can a landlord expect to rent a property for in Virginia Beach?

Zillow's Observed Rent Index for Virginia Beach is $2,010/mo. Against the typical home value of $427k, that produces a gross annual rent yield of 5.65% — right at the national baseline, requiring tight underwriting on holds.

Is Virginia Beach a buyer's or seller's market?

Virginia Beach's current sale-to-list ratio is 1.000 with 32.0% of homes closing below list. That's a balanced market — neither side dominates. Median days on market: 22 days. Active inventory: 1,327 listings.

Which investment strategy works best in Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach's data favors flipping — appreciation tailwind with fast exits, though competition is real. See the per-strategy breakdowns at /wholesaling/virginia-beach, /brrrr/virginia-beach, and /flipping/virginia-beach.

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