Colonial Heights, VA housing market: August 2026
What's happening in the Colonial Heights market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Colonial Heights, VA is a balanced market: homes in Chesterfield County sell in a median of 39 days, and the number for sale is +20.3% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Colonial Heights home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Chesterfield County as a whole.
Colonial Heights market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Colonial Heights, VA?
$298,407 as of August 2026, +1.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Colonial Heights, VA?
Yes — the typical home value changed +1.3% over the year to August 2026 and +30.8% over five years.
Is Colonial Heights, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Chesterfield County sells in 39 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Colonial Heights, VA?
The typical rent is $1,569 a month as of August 2026, +2.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Colonial Heights, VA?
1,018 homes were listed for sale across Chesterfield County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Colonial Heights, VA?
Homegrity lists 72 licensed Colonial Heights agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/colonial-heights.