The Plains, VA housing market: August 2026
What's happening in the The Plains market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
The Plains, VA is a balanced market: homes in Fauquier County sell in a median of 48 days, and the number for sale is +15.9% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
+2% to +6% for the typical The Plains 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 Fauquier County as a whole.
The Plains market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in The Plains, VA?
$987,686 as of August 2026, +7.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in The Plains, VA?
Yes — the typical home value changed +7.3% over the year to August 2026 and +24.5% over five years.
Is The Plains, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Fauquier County sells in 48 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in The Plains, VA?
248 homes were listed for sale across Fauquier County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in The Plains, VA?
Homegrity lists 26 licensed The Plains agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/the-plains.