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BIG ISLAND, VA 24526

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Bedford County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The BIG ISLAND, VA real estate market (24526) currently shows 8 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 140 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 140 days on market compared to 111 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 21.6% year-over-year, from $339,450 to $266,175.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,498  ·  Density: 8.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,585

Typical home value: $201,911  ·  Homeownership: 82.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
⇩ 20% vs 10 last year
Pending
4
50% pending ratio
Median Price
$266,175
⇩ 21.6% vs $339,450 last year
Average Price
$318,480
⇩ 10.3% vs $355,197 last year
Days on Market
140
⇧ 26.1% vs 111 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$212
⇧ 53.6% vs $138/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,367 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 8 this year vs 10 last year
  • Days on market: 140 now vs 111 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $266,175 (-21.6% YoY)
  • Average: $318,480 (-10.3% 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 26.0 miles — 561 listings ($264,621,902 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
24526Big Island, VA 245260.0 mi7$1,488,116$189,500$212,588
24574Monroe, VA 245748.6 mi17$6,515,522$246,225$383,266
24503Lynchburg, VA 2450311.2 mi79$37,203,786$449,450$470,934
24556Goode, VA 2455612.0 mi24$19,036,584$629,950$793,191
24551Forest, VA 2455113.6 mi102$56,536,152$434,900$554,276
24523Bedford, VA 2452316.5 mi119$53,724,930$395,925$451,470
24450Lexington, VA 2445017.2 mi57$30,100,902$389,554$528,086
24572Madison Heights, VA 2457217.9 mi38$15,461,668$314,900$406,886
24174Thaxton, VA 2417420.3 mi3$667,350$222,450$222,450
24435Fairfield, VA 2443522.2 mi10$6,345,760$622,450$634,576
24504Lynchburg, VA 2450423.3 mi46$13,857,822$221,000$301,257
24473Rockbridge Baths, VA 2447324.8 mi7$3,858,050$575,000$551,150
24588Rustburg, VA 2458826.0 mi52$19,825,260$369,770$381,255

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BIG ISLAND, VA 24526?

As of September 2026, there are 8 active listings in BIG ISLAND, VA (zip code 24526), compared to 10 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BIG ISLAND, VA 24526?

The median listing price in BIG ISLAND, VA 24526 is $266,175 as of September 2026, a 21.6% decrease from $339,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in BIG ISLAND, VA 24526 spend an average of 140 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 111 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BIG ISLAND, VA 24526?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BIG ISLAND, VA 24526 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 140 days on market compared to 111 days last year.

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