Loudoun Market Snapshot - January 2026
Bright MLS released its January housing data for Loudoun County, VA. Below is a simplified breakdown of what the numbers suggest at a county-wide level.
Key Metrics
Closed Sales: 207
Down 20.4% compared to January 2025.
Median Sold Price: $700,000
Up 1.3% year-over-year.
Median Days on Market: 26 days
Up from 15 days last January.
New Listings: 313
Down 6.6% year-over-year.
Months of Supply: 0.90 months
Slightly lower than January 2025 (0.93 months).
(Data source: Bright MLS)
What These Numbers Suggest
Transaction volume slowed.
A 20% drop in closed sales indicates fewer homes changed hands compared to last January. This can reflect seasonal patterns, rate sensitivity, or simply fewer willing sellers. January also included a significant snowstorm, which may have contributed to reduced activity during the month.
Prices remain relatively stable.
Despite lower transaction activity, the median sold price edged up 1.3% year-over-year. That suggests pricing has not meaningfully softened at the county level.
Homes are taking longer to sell.
Median days on market increased from 15 to 26 days. While still historically low, this points to a slightly less competitive environment than early 2025.
Inventory remains tight.
At 0.90 months of supply, Loudoun continues to operate in a constrained inventory environment (read: seller’s market). For context, a balanced market typically sits closer to 4–6 months of supply.
Broader Context
The combination of:
Lower transaction volume
Modestly rising prices
Longer marketing times
suggests a market that is stabilizing rather than accelerating.
Buyers may be experiencing slightly more breathing room compared to a year ago, but inventory constraints continue to limit overall flexibility.
As always, county-level data can mask neighborhood-level variation. Individual price bands and communities may behave differently.
Listing Spotlight
Highlighting an active listing that reflects current county-level conditions.
Address: 13829 Mountain Road, Hillsboro, VA
List Price: $698,000
Beds/Baths: 2 bed / 1 bath
Square Footage: 1,136
Days on Market: 137 days
(Source: Redfin)
Why This Listing Is Interesting
Reflects the median price range
Has been on the market longer than typical
Has remained at its initial asking price despite extended time on market