If it feels harder to find a single family home to buy in the City of Harrisonburg lately, that is not your imagination. The numbers (shown above) back it up.

Per data from the HRAR MLS, single family home sales in the city peaked at 253 in 2021 and have been falling ever since -- down to just 142 in 2025. That is a drop of more than 40% in four years.

Fewer sales does not necessarily mean fewer buyers. It has seemed to have been mostly a result of fewer homes coming on the market. Many owners who might otherwise sell are holding onto low mortgage rates from a few years ago, and that has kept inventory tight.

If You Are Buying

Preparation matters more than ever right now. Homes that are priced well and show nicely are still moving. Being pre-approved and ready to act quickly makes a big difference in a market this competitive.

If You Are Selling

Limited inventory is -- as you'd likely expect -- good news for sellers. With fewer homes to choose from, well-prepared, appropriately priced and thoroughly marketed new listings are attracting strong buyer interest. If you have been on the fence about whether to sell, this market may work more in your favor than you think.

Reach out if you would like to talk through what buying or selling a single family home in the City of Harrisonburg could look like for you.