Summary answer: The honest answer is: it depends which source you trust. Zillow shows modest continued growth (+1.7% YoY), while Redfin and Realtor.com both showed real year-over-year declines recently (-7.5% and -6.3% respectively). What's clear is that Leesburg's market has moved from the aggressive appreciation of recent years into a more measured, uncertain phase.
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The numbers that tell the real story
| Indicator | Reading |
|---|---|
| Zillow typical value | +1.7% YoY |
| Redfin median closed sale | -7.5% YoY (one recent month) |
| Realtor.com | -6.3% YoY |
| Sale-to-list ratio | ~99.8%, still favorable |
Why I'm not going to give you a false sense of certainty
Unlike a market where all sources point the same direction, Leesburg's genuinely conflicting data means neither a confident "no, it's fine" nor an alarmed "yes, it's slowing" would be honest right now — the real answer depends heavily on your specific segment.
What's still clearly true regardless of the trend debate
- Sale-to-list ratio remains strong at ~99.8%
- Competitive segments still move fast — 9-22 days for well-priced $700K-$1.1M homes
- Long-term appreciation (6% annually over a decade) remains a strong track record
What this means for your selling decision
Don't rely on a single reported trend — get real, current comparables for your specific property before deciding whether now is the right time.
Let's talk about your specific timing
Reach out and let's talk through what this means for your specific property.
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