Nelson County, VA home prices

Nelson County, VA: the typical home is worth $365,254 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and +218.4% since 2000. Listings run about $273/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1996: $98,331 → 2026: $365,254 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $365,254, homes in Nelson County sit 18% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 56% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #47 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~26% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Amherst County, VA ($264,564) · Waynesboro City, VA ($298,180) · Albemarle County, VA ($562,596) · Buckingham County, VA ($259,735) · Buena Vista City, VA ($188,028) · Staunton City, VA ($289,611)