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SHIPMAN, VA 22971

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Nelson County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇩ 33.3% vs 3 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$322,200
⇩ 24.2% vs $425,000 last year
Average Price
$322,200
⇩ 32.6% vs $478,133 last year
Days on Market
96
⇧ 21.5% vs 79 days last year

Market Context

Population: 2,474  ·  Density: 17.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $74,441

Typical home value: $295,333  ·  Homeownership: 75.5%

Market Analysis

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

The SHIPMAN, VA real estate market (22971) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 96 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 96 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 24.2% year-over-year, from $425,000 to $322,200.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 96 now vs 79 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $322,200 (-24.2% YoY)
  • Average: $322,200 (-32.6% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.5 miles — 268 listings ($206,184,723 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
22971Shipman, VA 229710.0 mi2$644,400$322,200$322,200
22969Schuyler, VA 229696.8 mi7$1,567,769$182,450$223,967
22922Arrington, VA 229228.0 mi1$469,000$469,000$469,000
24562Howardsville, VA 2456210.3 mi5$2,049,250$432,450$409,850
22937Esmont, VA 2293711.4 mi10$39,266,860$550,000$3,926,686
22967Roseland, VA 2296712.3 mi64$26,243,200$429,950$410,050
23921Buckingham, VA 2392115.1 mi13$5,760,066$359,900$443,082
22959North Garden, VA 2295915.5 mi5$7,937,500$1,587,500$1,587,500
24521Amherst, VA 2452117.8 mi27$11,180,322$354,450$414,086
22943Greenwood, VA 2294320.4 mi3$1,657,500$552,500$552,500
24477Stuarts Draft, VA 2447721.9 mi36$15,309,216$374,900$425,256
22902Charlottesville, VA 2290223.1 mi90$64,237,140$539,950$713,746
24483Vesuvius, VA 2448323.5 mi5$29,862,500$5,972,500$5,972,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SHIPMAN, VA 22971?

As of January 2026, there are 2 active listings in SHIPMAN, VA (zip code 22971), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SHIPMAN, VA 22971?

The median listing price in SHIPMAN, VA 22971 is $322,200 as of January 2026, a 24.2% decrease from $425,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SHIPMAN, VA 22971 spend an average of 96 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 79 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SHIPMAN, VA 22971?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SHIPMAN, VA 22971 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 96 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SHIPMAN, VA 22971 save an estimated $6,444 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $322,200. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.