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Free Union, VA housing market: August 2026

What's happening in the Free Union market right now.

$586,868
Typical home value
+3.1% in a year
+25.6%
Home values, 5 years
$614,865
Median list price · Albemarle County
−12.1% in a year
576
Homes for sale · Albemarle County
+44.7% in a year
64 days
Median days on market · Albemarle County
12.6%
Listings with a price cut
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Buyer's or seller's market?

Free Union, VA leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Albemarle County take a median of 64 days to sell, and the number for sale is +44.7% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.

12-month outlook

−0.5% to +3.5% for the typical Free Union 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 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Albemarle County as a whole.

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Free Union market — questions answered

What is the typical home value in Free Union, VA?

$586,868 as of August 2026, +3.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).

Are home prices going up in Free Union, VA?

Yes — the typical home value changed +3.1% over the year to August 2026 and +25.6% over five years.

Is Free Union, VA a buyer's or seller's market?

It leans toward buyers: the median home in Albemarle County sells in 64 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).

How many homes are for sale in Free Union, VA?

576 homes were listed for sale across Albemarle County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).

Who are the best real estate agents in Free Union, VA?

Homegrity lists license-verified Free Union agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Earlysville, VA: /real-estate-agents/earlysville.

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