Is Fairfax Station a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Fairfax Station is currently a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply. 62.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 75% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Fairfax Station is 76/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Fairfax Station?

The median home price in Fairfax Station is $1,050,000, up 23.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $352. Homes sell in a median of 47 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

On a $1,050,000 home in Fairfax Station, a traditional listing agent charges around $31,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $84,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $30,501, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $28,001 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Fairfax Station agent?

A traditional Fairfax Station listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $31,500 on a $1,050,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $30,501–$28,001 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Fairfax Station?

The median home in Fairfax Station currently spends 47 days on the market before going under contract, up 16% from last year. 75% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 5.9% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Virginia?

No. Virginia does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $1,050,000 home, that could save you up to $28,001.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Virginia. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $31,500 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fairfax Station, Virginia?

The median home in Fairfax Station sells for $1,050,000 with prices up 23.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $31,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $28,001.

Fairfax Station Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

76out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

76/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Fairfax Station favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.1 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 9% below the Virginia average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 23.5% year-over-year — vs. +6.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.6% of asking — sellers are getting 1.6% above list on average. Virginia average is 97.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

62.5% of homes selling above list price — 130% above the Virginia average of 27.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

47 median days on market — 21 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

75% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 5.9% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 14.6%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$1,050,000

+23.5%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

+16%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$352

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

101.6%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.1

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

62.5%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

5.9%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

75%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$840,000 → $1,050,000

▲25.0%

$1.1M$1.0M$900K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Fairfax Station?

The average Fairfax Station homeowner saves $28,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,050,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Fairfax Station home value

$1,050,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$31,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Fairfax Station?

The total cost to sell a house in Fairfax Station in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $31,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,050,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$31,500	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$29,4002.8% avg	$21,000~2% avg	$21,000~2% avg	$29,4002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$15,750	$15,750	$15,750	$15,750
Total cost	$76,650	$40,249	$37,749	$45,150
Net proceeds	$973,350	$1,009,751	$1,012,251	$1,004,850
You save	—	$36,401	$38,901	$31,500No support