What's My Sterling Home Worth?
Sterling homes sold for a median of about $567,000 in the three months ending September 2026. Cascades and Potomac Falls ran higher. Get an instant estimate below.
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Quick Answer: What Is a Sterling Home Worth in 2026?
Last updated October 23, 2026 by Nikki Lagouros, realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
A typical Sterling home is worth about $567,000 today, and the number climbs as you move from 1960s Sterling Park toward Cascades and the Potomac. Redfin's September 2026 data shows a $566,730 median over three months, down 1.4% from a year earlier, a median of 40 days on market and a 99.7% sale-to-list ratio, with 36% of homes selling above list. Single-family homes ran about $630,000 and townhomes about $550,000. ZIP 20165, home to Cascades, Lowes Island and CountrySide, had a $735,000 median, up almost 10%.
Source: Redfin Sterling, VA housing market data for September 2026, accessed October 23, 2026. Medians blend condos, townhomes and single-family homes.
Sterling Housing Market Snapshot (September 2026)
| Measure | Sterling | Loudoun County |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (three months ending Sept. 2026) | $567,000, down 1.4% year over year | $755,000, up 0.7% year over year |
| Median sale price per square foot | $297 (−3.3%) | $291 |
| Median days on market | 40 | 48 |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.7% | 99.2% |
| Homes sold above list price | 36% | 22% |
| Homes sold (Redfin, September 2026 report) | 81 | 347 |
Sterling home values by property type
| Home type | Median sale price | Change vs. a year ago | Homes sold | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | $630,000 | +1.6% | 34 | 27 |
| Townhomes | $550,000 | +3.8% | 35 | 33 |
| Condos | $399,000 | +18.7% | 13 | 69 |
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| Month (three-month median) | Median sale price |
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| Sep 2025 | $575,000 |
| Oct 2025 | $588,000 |
| Nov 2025 | $585,000 |
| Dec 2025 | $576,000 |
| Jan 2026 | $570,000 |
| Feb 2026 | $550,000 |
| Mar 2026 | $590,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $606,000 |
| May 2026 | $608,000 |
| Jun 2026 | $604,000 |
| Jul 2026 | $600,000 |
| Aug 2026 | $589,000 |
| Sep 2026 | $567,000 |
What the numbers say: Sterling prices held steady through 2026, in a narrow band between about $550,000 and $608,000. Single-family homes sold in a median of 27 days and townhomes in 33, while the few condos took longer. More than a third of homes sold above list, more than in Loudoun County overall.
Sources: Redfin Sterling, VA and Loudoun 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.
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What Drives Home Values in Sterling
Which planned community
Sterling Park, approved in 1962, Sugarland Run from the early 1970s, CountrySide (2,539 homes completed in 1991) and Cascades (about 6,500 homes along the Potomac) each have their own price range, age of homes and amenities. Buyers compare within each. See Sterling neighborhoods compared.
HOA amenities
Cascades runs five pools, five community centers and 25 tennis courts; CountrySide has three pools and the 370-acre Horsepen Run natural area; Sugarland Run has a 50-meter pool. Dues and what they cover vary, and buyers weigh both.
Airport noise and flight paths
Dulles Airport is next door, and Loudoun County's airport noise overlay applies to some parcels. Buyers check flight paths for each address. See Dulles airport noise and the Silver Line.
Silver Line and Route 28
Loudoun Gateway and Dulles Airport stations sit just south of most neighborhoods, and Route 28, Route 7 and the Loudoun County Parkway carry most traffic. Quick access to a station or Route 28 helps.
Era and updates
Sterling Park ramblers and split-levels from the 1960s are priced on their updates. Renovated kitchens and baths, newer windows and HVAC, and a finished lower level separate homes on the same street.
Newer mixed-use options
Kincora, at Route 7 and Route 28, adds newer homes nearby that resale buyers may compare against. See Living in Kincora.
Sterling Home Values by Area
Sterling's three ZIP codes split roughly by area. 20165, along the Potomac, has the highest values.
| Area | Median, all homes | Single-family | Townhome | Condo | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20164 Sterling Park and Sugarland Run | $592,000 | $650,000 | $479,000 | $387,000 | $297 |
| 20165 Cascades, Lowes Island, Potomac Falls and CountrySide | $735,000 | $945,000 | $625,000 | $380,000 | $283 |
| 20166 The Route 28 and Dulles corridor, including Kincora | $575,000 | few sales | $577,000 | few sales | $294 |
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.
Zestimate, Redfin Estimate or a CMA: Which Sterling 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 $567,000 Sterling home, a 7.2% miss is about $40,824 in either direction.
Why online estimates miss in Sterling: a 1963 Sterling Park rambler and a 1990s Cascades colonial can share a mailing name, and algorithms mix their sales. They also cannot see updates, a backyard that borders Potomac parkland, or an airport noise tier, all of which move Sterling prices.
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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Nikki prices Sterling homes from Bright MLS sales in your community and home type, then walks the home to value its updates.
How Nikki prices a Sterling home
- Recent comparable sales of your home type nearby, adjusted for size, condition and updates.
- Current competition: the listings a buyer will tour alongside yours.
- Local factors: Your community and its HOA, the age and updates of the home, airport noise tier, and access to Route 28 and the Silver Line.
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Sterling Home Value FAQ
What is the median home price in Sterling, VA right now?
Redfin reports a median sale price of $566,730 for Sterling over the three months ending September 2026, down 1.4% from a year earlier. Single-family homes ran about $630,000 and townhomes about $550,000.
What are home values in Cascades and Potomac Falls?
Both are in ZIP 20165, where Redfin reported a $735,000 median for the three months ending September 2026, up 9.7%, with single-family homes around $945,000 and townhomes around $625,000.
Does Dulles Airport noise affect Sterling home values?
It can for specific homes. Buyers check flight paths and Loudoun County’s airport noise overlay for each address, and a home in a quieter location may draw more interest.
How fast are Sterling homes selling?
Sterling homes sold in a median of 40 days in Redfin’s September 2026 data, at 99.7% of list price, and 36% sold above list. Single-family homes sold in about 27 days.
How accurate is the Zestimate for a Sterling home?
Zillow reports a nationwide median error of 7.20% for off-market homes, about $41,000 on a $567,000 Sterling home. It mixes communities of very different ages.
How do I get an exact value for my Sterling home?
Ask Nikki Lagouros for a free pricing analysis based on Bright MLS sales in your community. Call 703-596-5065 or text 910-382-0029.
Can I sell my Sterling house as-is for cash?
Yes. Nikki’s Cash Offer Program buys as-is with her own cash: no repairs, no inspection contingency, 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: Sterling housing market; Redfin: ZIPs 20164, 20165 and 20166; Redfin: Loudoun County housing market; Cascades Community Association; 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.