Summary answer: Herndon's median sale price is running roughly $665,000-$743,000 across recent readings, with genuine variance by source and property type — Redfin reported $672,000 in March 2026, Zillow reported $704,500 the same month, and a 12-month smover measure through August 2026 showed $700,000.
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The current numbers
| Source | Figure |
|---|---|
| Redfin (Mar 2026) | $672,000 |
| Zillow (Mar 2026) | $704,500 |
| Smover (12-mo through Aug 2026) | $700,000 |
| WalletInvestor (Jul 2026) | $743,211 |
Why this blended average doesn't tell you your specific home's value
This blends genuinely different property types, from $250,000 condos to $1M+ single-family homes, and different measurement windows during a year of real market cooling — your specific home's value depends far more on its exact type, condition, and proximity to the Silver Line station or historic downtown.
Why the timing of your comp pull matters
Given the genuine shift from 2025's spike to 2026's cooling, a comp pulled from six months ago may already be stale — always confirm your agent is using the most current available sales data.
Why an agent's local knowledge beats a generic algorithm
Herndon's genuine mix of property types and neighborhoods means a truly accurate valuation requires someone who understands the real differences between a condo near the Metro station and a single-family home near the historic downtown. An experienced local agent brings context that no automated estimate can fully replicate, particularly during a year of genuine market transition like 2026.
Get your specific home's real number
Reach out and I'll pull the actual comparable sales for your property type and neighborhood, using genuinely current data.
One more thing worth knowing: pricing even slightly too high can actually cost you more than pricing accurately from day one, since stale listings often sell for less than a well-priced new listing would have.
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