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Leesburg, VA Housing Market Update: September 2026

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Kevin Muir
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The short answer

What is the Leesburg, VA housing market like in 2026? Leesburg is an incorporated town and the seat of Loudoun County, and Bright MLS reports Loudoun County as a whole rather than Leesburg alone. Countywide in September 2026, the median sold price was $758,500, up 0.8% from a year earlier, homes took a median of 19 days to sell, and active listings were up 34.1% (Bright MLS). That points to more homes to choose from than a year ago.

Loudoun County numbers, September 2026

September 2026 vs. September 2025, per Bright MLS:

  • Closed sales: 338, down 17.8%
  • Median sold price: $758,500, up 0.8%
  • Median days on market: 19 days, down 4 days
  • New pending sales: 336, down 26.0%
  • New listings: 495, up 1.0%
  • Active listings: 1,031, up 34.1%
  • Months of supply: 2.41, up 0.66 months

Active listings rose 34.1% and months of supply rose to 2.41, while new pending sales fell 26.0%. Buyers generally had more homes to compare than a year earlier, even as the median price held about flat.

Why there is no Leesburg-only number here

The sourced monthly report used here publishes county-level figures. Loudoun’s totals include Ashburn, Sterling, South Riding and western Loudoun, so Leesburg’s mix of historic downtown homes, townhomes and newer neighborhoods can look different. Rather than estimate a town number, this post sticks to the county data. For a specific neighborhood, ask for the recent sales that apply to it.

What is Leesburg like?

Leesburg grew up where the old Carolina Road (now U.S. 15) crossed the road that is now Route 7. It was established by an Act of the Virginia Assembly in September 1758 and incorporated in 1813 (Town of Leesburg), and it has been the Loudoun County seat since 1757 (Loudoun County). The W&OD Trail runs through town on its 45-mile route between Shirlington and Purcellville (NOVA Parks). Leesburg is not on Metro; the nearest Silver Line station is Ashburn, the end of the line (WMATA).

What should buyers know about the historic district?

Leesburg created its Old and Historic District in 1963. Inside the H-1 overlay district, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for exterior changes before work begins; staff can approve some smaller projects, while others, such as window replacements or new construction, need Board of Architectural Review approval (Town of Leesburg). National Register listing on its own does not add local rules. If you plan exterior work on a downtown home, check whether it is in the district first.

What should buyers check in Leesburg?

  • Town and county taxes. Homes inside town limits pay Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County real estate taxes; homes with a Leesburg address outside town limits pay county taxes only.
  • Historic district rules. Confirm whether a home is in the H-1 district before planning exterior changes.
  • Older homes. Downtown homes can be very old; plan a thorough inspection and ask about permits for past work.
  • HOA documents. Many newer neighborhoods have HOAs; review fees and rules.
  • Commute. Test your drive on Route 7, Route 15 or the Dulles Greenway at rush hour.
  • School boundaries. Confirm assigned schools for a specific address with Loudoun County Public Schools.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Leesburg, VA? Bright MLS does not publish a Leesburg-only figure in this report. Loudoun County’s median sold price was $758,500 in September 2026, up 0.8% from a year earlier (Bright MLS).

How fast are homes selling in Loudoun County? A median of 19 days in September 2026, 4 days faster than a year earlier (Bright MLS).

Is inventory rising in Loudoun County? Yes. Active listings were 1,031 in September 2026, up 34.1% from a year earlier (Bright MLS).

Is Leesburg a town or a city? Leesburg is an incorporated town inside Loudoun County and the county seat (Town of Leesburg; Loudoun County).

Does Metro go to Leesburg? No. The nearest Metro station is Ashburn, the western end of the Silver Line (WMATA).

Who is a buyer’s agent for Leesburg? I’m Kevin Muir with Compass, and I help buyers in Leesburg, Ashburn and across Loudoun County.

For the wider county, see the Loudoun County buyer’s guide.

Sources

Kevin Muir · Compass

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