Key Takeaways
- City prices are up: Redfin's Harrisonburg median sale price was $317,290 for the three months ending August 2026, up 6.4%. Zillow's ZHVI was $354,251, up 3.5%.
- Houses still sell fast: the median Harrisonburg house went under contract in 13 days, up from 10 a year earlier (Redfin, August 2026).
- City and county figures differ: the 12-month median for the city and Rockingham County combined was $345,000, about 1% lower than the prior 12 months (Harrisonburg Housing Today, September 2026).
- Contracts slowed: 438 in the four months through August, against 524 a year earlier, city and county combined (same report).
- New values hit the December bill: the 2026 general reassessment took effect January 1, 2026 and first shows up on the December 5, 2026 bill, at $1.01 per $100.
The Harrisonburg housing market 2026 data shows a fast city market with prices still rising. Redfin's August figures for Harrisonburg, Virginia put the median sale price at $317,290 and the median time to contract at 13 days. Contract counts for the wider area fell over the summer.
This guide keeps every source separate and labeled by month. It also covers a point most summaries skip: a City of Harrisonburg figure and a city-plus-Rockingham County figure are different numbers.
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Harrisonburg finished the summer of 2026 with higher prices, steady sales, and a slightly slower pace. Redfin put the median sale price at $317,290 for the three months ending August 2026, up 6.4% from a year earlier (Redfin, Harrisonburg housing market, August 2026 data, read October 2026). The table covers the City of Harrisonburg only.
| Metric (Redfin, August 2026) | Harrisonburg | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $317,290 | Up 6.4% |
| Median days on market | 13 days | Up from 10 days |
| Houses sold in August | 92 | Up from 91 |
| Median sale price per sq. ft. | $204 | Up 7.7% |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.4% | Down 0.3 point |
| Sold above list price | 36.7% | Down 5.0 points |
| Months of supply (Redfin Data Center) | 1.7 | Down about 22% |
Redfin says Harrisonburg's median sale price is 22% lower than the national average (Redfin, August 2026). Months of supply estimates how long current listings would last at the current pace of sales. At 1.7 months, buyers have few houses to choose from (Redfin Data Center, August 2026).
Why do Redfin, Zillow, and local reports show different Harrisonburg prices?
They differ because each one measures a different set of houses over a different period, and only some stop at the city line.
- Redfin, $317,290: the median price of houses that sold in the City of Harrisonburg over the three months ending August 2026.
- Zillow ZHVI, $354,251: a modeled typical value for all Harrisonburg houses, sold or not, on August 31, 2026. That is up 3.5% from $342,225 a year earlier (Zillow ZHVI, August 2026).
- Harrisonburg Housing Today, $345,000: the 12-month median of all sales in the city and Rockingham County combined, down about 1% from $349,000 (Harrisonburg Housing Today, August 2026 report, September 2026).
City figures and city-plus-county figures are different numbers
Harrisonburg is an independent city, and Rockingham County is a separate government that surrounds it. A report that adds the county describes a larger market with a different mix of houses. That combined report put median days on market at 8, against Redfin's 13 for the city alone.
The mix matters too. In the same report, detached houses rose about 2% to a $399,000 median. The all-sales median slipped 1% because it blends in townhouses, condos, and new construction.
The practical rule: price a city house against recent city sales of similar houses. Use the combined report for direction and volume, and Zillow for the year-long trend.
Harrisonburg VA Home Prices Next to Nearby Towns
Harrisonburg's Zillow value sits in the middle of the area, below Bridgewater and Dayton and above Timberville, Staunton, and Waynesboro. All values below are Zillow ZHVI figures for August 31, 2026, compared with August 31, 2025 (Zillow ZHVI, August 2026).
| Place (Zillow ZHVI) | County (Zillow label) | Aug 31, 2026 | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg (independent city) | Rockingham | $354,251 | +3.5% |
| Bridgewater | Rockingham | $374,804 | +0.7% |
| Dayton | Rockingham | $364,846 | +2.1% |
| Broadway | Rockingham | $323,876 | +2.9% |
| Elkton | Rockingham | $323,337 | +2.4% |
| Waynesboro (independent city) | Augusta | $317,127 | +3.1% |
| Staunton (independent city) | Augusta | $316,193 | +4.8% |
| Grottoes | Augusta | $313,614 | +4.3% |
| Timberville | Rockingham | $292,307 | +4.0% |
The county column follows Zillow's file, which places each independent city under the county around it. Rockingham County lists Grottoes among its towns (Rockingham County, Small Towns). Bridgewater and Dayton, the highest-value towns, posted the smallest gains. Small towns have fewer sales behind each estimate, so treat a town figure as a rough guide.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Harrisonburg?
For a house that shows well and is priced to recent sales, the August 2026 data still favors the seller. The median city house went under contract in 13 days at 99.4% of list (Redfin). The softer signals are leverage and volume. The share of houses selling above list fell 5.0 points to 36.7%.
Volume cooled across the wider area. For the city and county combined, August sales fell to 115 from 133, and contracts over four months fell to 438 from 524 (Harrisonburg Housing Today, September 2026). The same report put mortgage rates at about 6.76% in mid-September and said inventory is rising but still below a year earlier.
None of this is a price forecast. Buyers are still active but less willing to stretch, so a house listed above recent sales is more likely to sit.
13 days measures time to contract, not time to cash
Redfin's count ends when a buyer signs. A financed buyer then needs a loan approval, an appraisal, and usually an inspection, and a short appraisal can reopen the deal.
How does JMU shape the Harrisonburg market?
James Madison University sets much of Harrisonburg's housing calendar through enrollment, hiring, and student rentals. JMU enrolled 21,358 undergraduate and 1,799 graduate students in fall 2025 (JMU Facts and Figures, read October 2026). It drew 43,836 first-year applications for 2025-26.
The 60% on-campus housing goal
In April 2026, JMU's Board of Visitors approved the 2027 Campus Master Plan. JMU says it will build new residential facilities to house about 60 percent of students on campus by 2040 (JMU News, April 2026). The university also says the plan's conceptual maps and drawings "do not translate into immediate construction."
For an owner of an off-campus rental, that is a long-range signal, not a date. No published data says what the plan will do to rents or prices. If you are weighing a sale with tenants in place, read our guide to selling a JMU student rental in Harrisonburg.
The 2026 Reassessment and Your Tax Bill
The 2026 general reassessment took effect January 1, 2026, and the new values first appear on the December 5, 2026 tax bill (City of Harrisonburg Real Estate office, read October 2026). The rate is $1.01 per $100 of assessed value for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (City of Harrisonburg, Real Estate Tax). Bills come twice a year, due December 5 and June 5.
As an illustration, a house assessed at $300,000 would owe $3,030 a year at that rate, or $1,515 per half. A late half adds a 10% penalty ($10 minimum), and 10% annual interest follows. The city's last day to appeal 2026 values was March 19, 2026.
If a half has slipped, our guide to delinquent real estate taxes in Harrisonburg explains the penalty, interest, and Virginia's judicial tax sale.
What can slow a Harrisonburg sale?
Condition problems and flood risk can slow a Harrisonburg sale, because a financed buyer's lender and insurer weigh both. First Street data on Redfin counts 437 Harrisonburg sites, about 4% of the total, as likely to be severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years (Redfin, First Street data, read October 2026). First Street rates the city's overall flood risk "Moderate."
Check your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. A mapped flood zone can mean required flood insurance for a financed buyer, and buyers weigh that cost.
Older systems are the other variable, since a roof or foundation issue a lender flags can stall a sale. Our guide to selling a house as-is in Harrisonburg covers Virginia's buyer-beware disclosure rules.
Listing Versus a Cash Offer: Cost and Time
Listing usually nets more on a Harrisonburg house that shows well, and a cash offer trades some price for speed, certainty, and no repairs. Every dollar figure below is illustrative, based on a hypothetical $320,000 sale, and is not an offer from Propcash.
| Factor | Listing with an agent | Request a cash offer |
|---|---|---|
| Time to contract | 13-day median (Redfin, August 2026) | No listing period; the written offer comes first |
| Contract to closing | Set by the buyer's loan, appraisal, and inspection | Can close in as few as 7 days, on a date you choose |
| Commission (illustrative) | $16,000 to $19,200 at 5% to 6% | None |
| Virginia grantor tax (illustrative) | $320, paid by the seller | $320, paid by the seller |
| Repairs and showings | The buyer's inspector and lender set the list | Sold as-is, no showings |
| Sale price | Set by the market; 99.4% of list in August | One written offer, with the reasoning shown |
The commission range follows figures commonly cited by the National Association of Realtors, and commissions are negotiable (National Association of Realtors). The grantor tax is 50 cents per $500 of the price, and the seller pays it unless the contract shifts it (Va. Code § 58.1-802). Tax prorations and any mortgage payoff apply either way.
Where each path fits
A clean, updated house priced to recent sales may net more listed, even after commission. A cash offer fits better when:
- The house is unlikely to pass a lender's inspection or appraisal.
- You have a fixed date, such as a job start or the end of a lease.
- You are carrying a vacant house and paying each half-year tax bill on it.
Propcash is a direct cash homebuyer based in Nashville that makes offers as a principal. You can request a written cash offer on your Harrisonburg house and set it beside what a listing would net. Our Harrisonburg cash offer page covers the local process, and the Virginia overview covers the rest of the state.
If listing looks like the better move, we will say so and can point you to a local agent. We may receive compensation from agents we refer.
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Let's chatFrequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Harrisonburg in 2026?
Redfin reported a Harrisonburg median sale price of $317,290 for the three months ending August 2026, up 6.4% from a year earlier. Zillow's ZHVI, which models the typical value of all Harrisonburg houses, was $354,251 on August 31, 2026, up 3.5%. For the city and Rockingham County combined, Harrisonburg Housing Today reported a 12-month median of $345,000 through August 2026.
Is it a good time to sell a house in Harrisonburg?
The August 2026 data favors a seller whose house shows well and is priced to recent sales. Redfin reported a 13-day median time to contract and a 99.4% sale-to-list ratio in Harrisonburg. Contracts in the city and county combined fell to 438 over four months, from 524 a year earlier, so pricing matters more than it did in 2025.
How many days does it take to sell a house in Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg houses went under contract after a median of 13 days in Redfin's August 2026 data, up from 10 days a year earlier. For the city and Rockingham County combined, Harrisonburg Housing Today reported a median of 8 days. Both counts stop at the contract, and a financed buyer still needs a loan, an appraisal, and usually an inspection before closing.
What is the Rockingham County housing market doing in 2026?
For the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County combined, the 12-month median sale price through August 2026 was $345,000, about 1% below the prior 12 months (Harrisonburg Housing Today). August sales fell to 115 from 133 a year earlier. Detached houses held up better, with a 12-month median of $399,000, up about 2%.
When will the 2026 Harrisonburg reassessment show up on my tax bill?
The City of Harrisonburg's 2026 general reassessment took effect January 1, 2026, and the new values first appear on the bill due December 5, 2026. The rate for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 is $1.01 per $100 of assessed value. A house assessed at $300,000 would owe about $3,030 a year at that rate, split into two halves.
When does a cash offer make sense for a Harrisonburg house?
A cash offer fits best when the house cannot pass a lender's inspection or the seller has a fixed date to meet. A Harrisonburg house that shows well in a 13-day market may net more listed with an agent, even after commission. Propcash will say so when listing looks like the better move.
Data Sources: Redfin (August 2026 data, read October 2026), including First Street flood data. Redfin Data Center (August 2026). Zillow ZHVI (August 31, 2026). Harrisonburg Housing Today, August 2026 report, city and Rockingham County combined. JMU (fall 2025, April 2026). City of Harrisonburg. Code of Virginia § 58.1-802. National Association of Realtors. Refreshed quarterly. Propcash is a direct cash homebuyer, not a brokerage or law firm.