Gate City, VA housing market: August 2026
What's happening in the Gate City market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Gate City, VA leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Scott County take a median of 76 days to sell, and the number for sale is +9.3% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−0.5% to +4% for the typical Gate City 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 Scott County as a whole.
Gate City market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Gate City, VA?
$176,043 as of August 2026, +4.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Gate City, VA?
Yes — the typical home value changed +4.5% over the year to August 2026 and +46.2% over five years.
Is Gate City, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Scott County sells in 76 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Gate City, VA?
59 homes were listed for sale across Scott County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Gate City, VA?
Homegrity lists 14 licensed Gate City agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/gate-city.