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City of Falls Church homes sold for a median of about $899,000 in the three months ending September 2026.
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Quick Answer: What Is a Falls Church Home Worth in 2026?
Last updated October 23, 2026 by Nikki Lagouros, realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
A typical home in the City of Falls Church is worth about $899,000 today, and Falls Church-addressed homes in Fairfax County range from about $519,000 in 22041 to $1.19 million in 22046. Redfin's September 2026 data for the City shows a $899,447 median over three months, up 5.8% from a year earlier, with price per square foot of $473, up 11%. Single-family homes in the City ran about $1,379,000 and townhomes about $1,015,000, while condos were about $334,000. Homes took a median of 49 days to sell. Whether your address is in the City or the County is the first thing a buyer checks.
Source: Redfin City of Falls Church housing market data for September 2026, accessed October 23, 2026. Medians blend condos, townhomes and single-family homes.
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What Drives Home Values in Falls Church
City of Falls Church or Fairfax County
The City is an independent city of about 2 square miles with its own government, police and tax rate: $1.18 per $100 for fiscal 2027, compared with Fairfax County's $1.12. The City's Address Finder says most addresses numbered 1400 and up are outside the City. See City vs. County.
Rebuild value on older lots
In Idylwood, Pimmit Hills and parts of the City, older homes and rebuilt homes sit side by side. A dated house on a good lot may be worth most to a builder, while a renovated home is priced against other finished homes. Nikki prices both when it matters.
Lake Barcroft
Single-family homes around Lake Barcroft, a private lake owned by the Lake Barcroft Association, are priced by lake frontage, view and access, which online models rarely capture.
Metro and new mixed-use districts
East Falls Church and West Falls Church stations, and the new West Falls district next to the West Falls Church station, draw buyers who want transit and walkable shops. New condos and townhomes there set a high bar for older nearby units.
Condo buildings
Condo values in Falls Church vary widely by building age, fees and reserves. The steep condo decline in this period shows why a building-specific pricing analysis matters.
Falls Church Housing Market Snapshot (September 2026)
Falls Church compared with the county
| Measure | Falls Church | Fairfax County |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (three months ending Sept. 2026) | $899,000, up 5.8% year over year | $748,000, up 4.6% year over year |
| Median sale price per square foot | $473 (+11%) | $349 |
| Median days on market | 49 | 40 |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Homes sold above list price | 30% | 28% |
| Homes sold (Redfin, September 2026 report) | 57 | 932 |
Falls Church home values by property type
| Home type | Median sale price | Change vs. a year ago | Homes sold | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | $1,379,000 | +30.2% | 20 | 32 |
| Townhomes | $1,015,000 | +12.9% | 13 | 55 |
| Condos | $334,000 | −25% | 23 | 58 |
12-month trend in the Falls Church median sale price
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| Month (three-month median) | Median sale price |
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| Sep 2025 | $850,000 |
| Oct 2025 | $850,000 |
| Nov 2025 | $899,000 |
| Dec 2025 | $910,000 |
| Jan 2026 | $865,000 |
| Feb 2026 | $865,000 |
| Mar 2026 | $698,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $870,000 |
| May 2026 | $906,000 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,055,000 |
| Jul 2026 | $978,000 |
| Aug 2026 | $997,000 |
| Sep 2026 | $899,000 |
What the numbers say: single-family values in the City jumped about 30% from a year earlier, partly because more new and rebuilt homes sold, and townhomes rose about 13%. Condos fell about 25%, so condo owners should price carefully. The monthly median swings because the City has relatively few sales.
Sources: Redfin City of Falls Church and Fairfax County housing market data (September 2026, accessed October 23, 2026); Redfin calculations from MLS and public records. Figures update monthly. For a Bright MLS breakdown of your street and home type, ask Nikki.
Falls Church Home Values by Area
Only ZIP 22046 lines up closely with the City of Falls Church. The other Falls Church ZIP codes are mostly Fairfax County.
| Area | Median, all homes | Single-family | Townhome | Condo | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22046 Most of the City of Falls Church, plus nearby county streets | $1,193,000 | $1,450,000 | $1,187,000 | $407,000 | $455 |
| 22043 Pimmit Hills, Idylwood and West Falls Church (Fairfax County) | $895,000 | $1,220,000 | $796,000 | $297,000 | $366 |
| 22042 Jefferson and the Route 29 and Route 50 area (Fairfax County) | $751,000 | $805,000 | $760,000 | $316,000 | $432 |
| 22044 Seven Corners and Sleepy Hollow (Fairfax County) | $660,000 | $1,078,000 | few sales | $245,000 | $319 |
| 22041 Bailey’s Crossroads and Lake Barcroft (Fairfax County) | $519,000 | $1,000,000 | $650,000 | $350,000 | $348 |
Source: Redfin ZIP code housing market data, three-month medians ending September 2026, accessed October 23, 2026. "Few sales" means fewer than five sales of that type in the period. ZIP codes cross town and county lines, so a ZIP median is a starting point, not a price for your street.
More detail in Falls Church neighborhoods compared.
Zestimate, Redfin Estimate or a CMA: Which Falls Church Number Should You Trust?
Zillow says the Zestimate's nationwide median error is 1.77% for homes on the market and 7.20% for homes that are not listed. Redfin reports 1.91% and 7.49%. "Median" means half of estimates miss by more than that. On a $899,000 Falls Church home, a 7.2% miss is about $64,728 in either direction.
Why online estimates miss in Falls Church: they often mix City and County sales that carry different taxes and services, and they struggle when a 1950s house and a new custom home share a block. They cannot price lake frontage at Lake Barcroft, and for condos they miss differences in fees and building condition.
A comparative market analysis (CMA) from a realtor who has walked the house fills those gaps. An appraisal is a licensed appraiser's opinion, usually ordered by the buyer's lender.
Sources: Zillow, "What is a Zestimate?" and Redfin, "About the Redfin Estimate," both checked October 23, 2026.
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Falls Church ZIP Codes After October 2026
The City of Falls Church recorded only 11 sales in October 2026, so one month can swing its median a long way. Redfin's figures for the three months ending October put the City median at $831,204, down 28.7% from a year earlier and below the $899,447 September figure above, with a median of 60 days on market compared with 27 a year ago. The five Falls Church ZIP codes, which also take in Fairfax County streets, give a steadier read:
| ZIP | Median sale price | Median days on market | Sold in October | Sold above list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22046 | $1,167,321 (+21.6%) | 48 (29 a year earlier) | 51 (54) | 34.0% |
| 22043 | $896,540 (−16.3%) | 36 (35) | 57 (72) | 38.2% |
| 22044 | $767,781 (−10.2%) | 31 (41) | 27 (29) | 34.6% |
| 22042 | $729,626 (−2.1%) | 42 (34) | 83 (79) | 21.0% |
| 22041 | $524,631 (+28.7%) | 50 (37) | 65 (56) | 14.3% |
The clearest change is time. Four of the five ZIP codes took longer to sell than a year ago, and only 22044 sold faster. Price cuts were more common too: 38.1% of homes sold in 22046 had a price drop (up 8.6 points) and 38.5% in 22041 (up 15.7 points). The big moves in the medians, such as +28.7% in 22041 and −16.3% in 22043, mostly reflect which mix of condos, townhouses and houses happened to sell, so check the property-type table above before reading them as a change in what your home is worth.
What a 22046 seller pays on the deed
Two one-time charges apply when the deed is recorded: Virginia's grantor tax of 50 cents per $500 and the regional congestion relief fee of 10 cents per $100, which applies in the City of Falls Church and Fairfax County alike. On the $1,167,321 median for 22046 that is about $2,335, and the seller normally pays it. It is separate from the annual real estate tax, which on the same price is about $13,774 a year at the City's $1.18 rate or about $13,074 at the County's $1.12, prorated between buyer and seller at settlement.
Source: Redfin City of Falls Church and Redfin ZIP code data for 22046, 22043, 22044, 22042 and 22041, three months ending October 2026, accessed November 13, 2026; Va. Code 58.1-802 and 58.1-802.4. Tax figures are estimates.
Nikki's Falls Church Sales, Starting With 22046
Nikki has 17 Falls Church-address sides in her Bright MLS records since 2017: 8 as the listing agent and 9 for buyers. Four of them are in 22046, the City of Falls Church ZIP code:
- $660,000, a listing, March 2017
- $820,000, buyer side, July 2017
- $880,000, a listing shared with another agent, May 2018
- $1,525,000, a listing, June 2025, her highest 22046 sale
The rest are spread across the county side: 6 in 22042, 5 in 22041 and one each in 22043 and 22044. One 22042 house shows how a single home moved while the medians jumped around: she helped a buyer purchase it for $640,000 in March 2018 and later listed it, selling for $831,000 in May 2021, about 29.8% higher.
Her recent Falls Church closings
Since 2024 Nikki has 6 Falls Church sides with a median of $1,057,500. Her highest Falls Church sale is a $1,599,000 buyer-side purchase in 22042 (June 2024). In 2026 she closed an $840,000 buyer-side purchase in 22042 in April and a $1,275,000 listing in 22044 in August. These were open-market sales. Because her own list is short, she prices a Falls Church home from all nearby Bright MLS sales, not only hers. For a price opinion on your home, call 703-596-5065.
Source: Nikki Lagouros's Bright MLS closed sales, January 2016 to November 2, 2026. The percent change is a simple price difference between the two closings and does not account for any work done on the home.
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Nikki prices Falls Church homes from Bright MLS sales on your side of the City and County line, in your neighborhood and home type, and values the lot separately when a rebuild is likely.
How Nikki prices a Falls Church home
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- Current competition: the listings a buyer will tour alongside yours.
- Local factors: City or County status and taxes, rebuild potential, lake frontage, Metro access, and for condos the building’s fees and reserves.
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Falls Church Home Value FAQ
What is the median home price in Falls Church, VA right now?
Redfin reports a median sale price of $899,447 for the City of Falls Church over the three months ending September 2026, up 5.8% from a year earlier. Single-family homes in the City ran about $1,379,000 and townhomes about $1,015,000.
Is a Falls Church address always in the City of Falls Church?
No. Many Falls Church addresses are in Fairfax County, including Seven Corners, Lake Barcroft, Jefferson, Idylwood and Pimmit Hills. The City’s primary ZIP code is 22046, and its tax rate is $1.18 per $100 for fiscal 2027, versus $1.12 in Fairfax County.
Which Falls Church ZIP code has the highest home values?
In Redfin’s September 2026 data, ZIP 22046 had the highest median, about $1.19 million, followed by 22043 at about $895,000. ZIP 22041 was about $519,000.
Is my older Falls Church house worth more as a teardown?
Sometimes. Builders are rebuilding older homes in Idylwood, Pimmit Hills and parts of the City. Nikki compares lot sales with renovated-home sales to show which value is higher.
How accurate is the Zestimate for a Falls Church home?
Zillow reports a nationwide median error of 7.20% for off-market homes, about $65,000 on an $899,000 Falls Church home. It often mixes City and County sales.
How do I get an exact value for my Falls Church home?
Ask Nikki Lagouros for a free pricing analysis based on Bright MLS sales in your neighborhood and jurisdiction. Call 703-596-5065 or text 910-382-0029.
Can I sell my Falls Church house as-is for cash?
Yes. Nikki’s Cash Offer Program buys as-is with her own cash: no repairs, no inspections, no cleanout, no showings and no commission, and she pays closing costs. After one walkthrough you get a written offer within 24 hours, and you can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Nikki Lagouros is a licensed Virginia realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty buying for her own account, not representing the seller.
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Sources
Redfin: Falls Church housing market; Redfin: Falls Church ZIP code data (22041 to 22046); Redfin: Fairfax County housing market; City of Falls Church: FY2027 tax rate and Address Finder; Zillow: What is a Zestimate?; Redfin: About the Redfin Estimate; Nikki Lagouros Rankings and Data (Bright MLS, RealTrends). Market figures change monthly; Nikki refreshes this page with the monthly market snapshot. Last updated October 23, 2026.