Manassas, VA Housing Market Update: September 2026

The short answer

What is the Manassas, VA housing market like in 2026? The REALTOR® Association of Prince William reports the City of Manassas together with Prince William County and the City of Manassas Park. Across that region in September 2026, the median sold price was $565,000, down 3.4% from a year earlier, homes took a median of 30 days to sell, and active listings were up 29.8% (PWAR, Bright MLS data). That points to more choice for buyers than a year ago.

Prince William region numbers, September 2026

Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park combined, per PWAR (Bright MLS data):

• Closed sales: 439, down 3.5% from September 2025
• Median sold price: $565,000, down 3.4% from September 2025
• Median days on market: 30 days, 5 days longer than September 2025
• New listings: 588, up 7.5% from September 2025
• Active listings: 1,172, up 29.8% from a year earlier
• Months of supply: 2.3, up from 1.8 in September 2025

Compared with August 2026, new listings were up 12.6% and active listings up 13.2%, while closed sales fell 16.1% (PWAR).

Why there is no Manassas-only number here

The sourced monthly release used here combines three jurisdictions. Rather than estimate a city-only figure, this post sticks to the regional numbers. For a specific street or property type, ask for the recent sales that apply to it.

City of Manassas vs. a Manassas mailing address

The City of Manassas is an independent city with its own government, real estate tax rate and school division, Manassas City Public Schools. Many homes with a Manassas mailing address are outside city limits, in Prince William County or the City of Manassas Park, where different taxes, services and schools apply. Confirm the jurisdiction for any home you look at.

What is Manassas like?

Historic Downtown Manassas has shops, restaurants and the train depot, where Virginia Railway Express Manassas Line trains and Amtrak stop. Manassas Regional Airport is in the city, and Manassas National Battlefield Park is nearby in Prince William County. Housing includes older single-family homes near downtown, townhome communities and some condos.

What should buyers check in Manassas?

• Jurisdiction. City, county or Manassas Park changes taxes and schools.
• HOA documents. Review fees and rules in townhome and planned communities.
• Older homes. Homes near downtown can be decades old, so plan a thorough inspection.
• Rail and airport proximity. Visit at different times of day if a home is near the tracks or airport.
• School boundaries. Confirm assigned schools for a specific address with the right school division.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Manassas, VA? PWAR reports Manassas with Prince William County and Manassas Park. The combined median sold price was $565,000 in September 2026, down 3.4% from a year earlier (PWAR, Bright MLS data).

How fast are homes selling around Manassas? A median of 30 days across the PWAR region in September 2026, 5 days longer than a year earlier (PWAR).

Is inventory rising? Yes. Active listings across the region were 1,172 in September 2026, up 29.8% from a year earlier (PWAR).

Is Manassas part of Prince William County? No. The City of Manassas is an independent city, though it sits inside the county’s borders and many nearby Manassas addresses are in the county.

Who is a buyer’s agent for Manassas? I’m Kevin Muir with Compass, and I help buyers in Manassas, Prince William County and across Northern Virginia.

Sources

• REALTOR® Association of Prince William (PWAR), More Homes to Choose From as September’s Housing Market Slows, released Oct 14, 2026 (September 2026 data from Bright MLS; covers Prince William County, the City of Manassas and the City of Manassas Park combined).
• Virginia Railway Express, official website (stations and schedules).
• City of Manassas, official website (city services and real estate tax information).
• Manassas City Public Schools, official website.

Kevin Muir · Compass