Market Overview
Chesterfield's median sold price is $400K with homes averaging 37 days on market; Falls Church is at $777K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Falls Church is pricier ($777K median vs $400K), a difference of about $377K. Falls Church moves faster, with homes averaging 36 days on market compared to 37 in Chesterfield. Chesterfield offers a lower entry point at $150K–$900K.
Chesterfield
VA
Falls Church
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$400K
$777K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
37 days
36 days
Price Range
$150K–$900K
$450K–$1.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Midlothian, Brandermill, Woodlake, Moseley
Broaddale, Munson Hill, Jefferson Heights, Balmoral
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chesterfield or Falls Church more affordable?
Chesterfield is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $777K in Falls Church (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Chesterfield prices range from $150K–$900K. Falls Church prices range from $450K–$1.5M.
How do Chesterfield and Falls Church compare?
Chesterfield County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Richmond metro, with new construction and a range of housing prices south of the James River. Known as "The Little City," the City of Falls Church has a walkable downtown and its own Falls Church City Public Schools system. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.