Nelson, VA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$159.1K
12-Month Sales
13
1-Year Appreciation
—
Properties Tracked
67
Median Sale Price History
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Nelson Church Rd | $109K |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 48.2 Ac Averett Church Rd | $268K |
| May 24, 2024 | Averett Church Rd | $210K |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Nelson Church Rd | $157K |
| Feb 9, 2023 | AVERETT CHURCH RD | $217K |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 48.2 Ac Averett Church Rd | $217K |
| Nov 25, 2022 | White House Rd | $229K |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 5253 ROCKFISH VALLEY HWY | $307.3K |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Overbey Rd | $849K |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 3.98 AC OLD BUFFALO CHURCH RD | $28.5K |
| Jan 7, 2022 | White House Rd | $53.5K |
| Jun 12, 2020 | White House Rd | $18K |
| Jan 4, 2018 | White House Rd | $114K |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 31 CAPEL LN | $34K |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Ac Hite Dr | $175K |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 4140 HIGHWAY 49 | $95K |
| Jan 1, 2006 | Averett Church Rd | $164K |
| Jan 1, 2006 | 48.2 Ac Averett Church Rd | $121K |
| Jan 1, 2006 | Nelson Church Rd | $85.5K |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 4140 HIGHWAY 49 | $35K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+14.6%
Implied 1-yr
+58.2%
2026 Q3
$238.3K
2026 Q4
$257.6K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
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Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Overbey Rd | Jul 18, 2022 | $849,000 |
| 5253 ROCKFISH VALLEY HWY | Aug 8, 2022 | $307,291 |
| 48.2 Ac Averett Church Rd | Aug 29, 2024 | $268,000 |
| White House Rd | Nov 25, 2022 | $229,000 |
| 48.2 Ac Averett Church Rd | Feb 8, 2023 | $217,000 |
| AVERETT CHURCH RD | Feb 9, 2023 | $217,000 |
| Averett Church Rd | May 24, 2024 | $210,000 |
| Nelson Church Rd | Jun 22, 2023 | $157,000 |
| White House Rd | Jan 7, 2022 | $53,500 |
| 3.98 AC OLD BUFFALO CHURCH RD | Feb 11, 2022 | $28,500 |
How Nelson compares
| Metric | Nelson | Virginia avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $159.1K | $544.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | — | -2.7% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 13 | 7,905 | — |
| Median sqft | 299 | — | — |
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How Nelson ranks in Virginia
1-year appreciation
#358 of 682
Median price
#307 of 682
Frequently asked about Nelson
What is the median sale price in Nelson, VA?
The median sale price in Nelson over the last 12 months is $159.1K, based on 13 transactions.
How many sales happen each year in Nelson?
Roughly 13 home sales were recorded in Nelson over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Nelson?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Nelson.
When were most homes in Nelson built?
Most homes in Nelson were built in the 1950-1969 era.