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Countryside Potomac Falls (Broad Run Farms) Sugarland Run

STERLING, VA 20165

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20165

Countryside · Potomac Falls (Broad Run Farms) · Sugarland Run

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The STERLING, VA real estate market (20165) currently shows 89 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 24 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 24 days on market compared to 22 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.5% year-over-year, from $699,450 to $689,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 34,222  ·  Density: 1,341.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $173,015

Typical home value: $618,397  ·  Homeownership: 77.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
89
⇧ 29% vs 69 last year
Pending
24
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$689,250
⇩ 1.5% vs $699,450 last year
Average Price
$798,975
⇧ 4.6% vs $763,493 last year
Days on Market
24
⇧ 9.1% vs 22 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$311
⇧ 9.1% vs $285/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,417 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 89 this year vs 69 last year
  • Days on market: 24 now vs 22 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $689,250 (-1.5% YoY)
  • Average: $798,975 (+4.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.5 miles — 821 listings ($863,779,436 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20165Sterling, VA 201650.0 mi39$33,875,088$840,000$868,592
20837Poolesville, MD 208374.4 mi12$14,313,084$1,258,000$1,192,757
20147Ashburn, VA 201474.9 mi137$109,953,460$672,473$802,580
20194Reston, VA 201945.4 mi31$26,430,879$717,450$852,609
20190Reston, VA 201906.8 mi79$57,492,171$608,500$727,749
20191Reston, VA 201918.3 mi54$31,377,834$418,675$581,071
20171Herndon, VA 201718.7 mi68$59,845,848$687,450$880,086
20839Beallsville, MD 208399.0 mi1$299,900$299,900$299,900
20841Boyds, MD 208419.9 mi54$55,810,350$958,340$1,033,525
22102McLean, VA 2210211.0 mi97$233,591,132$873,725$2,408,156
20151Chantilly, VA 2015111.1 mi64$49,595,968$700,224$774,937
20175Leesburg, VA 2017511.4 mi69$102,734,790$786,336$1,488,910
20850Rockville, MD 2085011.5 mi116$88,458,932$757,500$762,577

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in STERLING, VA 20165?

As of September 2026, there are 89 active listings in STERLING, VA (zip code 20165), compared to 69 the prior year.

What is the median home price in STERLING, VA 20165?

The median listing price in STERLING, VA 20165 is $689,250 as of September 2026, a 1.5% decrease from $699,450 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in STERLING, VA?

Homes in STERLING, VA 20165 spend an average of 24 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 22 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in STERLING, VA 20165?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, STERLING, VA 20165 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 24 days on market compared to 22 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in STERLING, VA?

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