Locust Grove, VA housing market: August 2026
What's happening in the Locust Grove market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Locust Grove, VA leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Orange County take a median of 50 days to sell, and the number for sale is +48.8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Locust Grove 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 Orange County as a whole.
Locust Grove market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Locust Grove, VA?
$432,824 as of August 2026, +1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Locust Grove, VA?
Yes — the typical home value changed +1% over the year to August 2026 and +19.4% over five years.
Is Locust Grove, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Orange County sells in 50 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Locust Grove, VA?
The typical rent is $2,533 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Locust Grove, VA?
253 homes were listed for sale across Orange County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Locust Grove, VA?
Homegrity lists 119 licensed Locust Grove agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/locust-grove.