James City Historic District · Photo: Graham, William E. · Public domain8 homes sold in Brightwood in the last year, at a typical $402K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Brightwood homes are listed.
Every place Brightwood homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Brightwood.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Brightwood home costs about $2,250 a month
Price: Brightwood’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Brightwood’s 0.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Brightwood is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $402K home, about $1,840 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Brightwood, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in BrightwoodTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Brightwood.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Brightwood, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Brightwood. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Brightwood with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Brightwood
What do homes sell for in Brightwood, VA?
8 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $402K, $215 a square foot.
Is Brightwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 5 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 2 sold, about 2.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.1% of asking on average, and 33% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Brightwood?
About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $402K home that’s near $1,840.
Where can I see homes for sale in Brightwood?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Brightwood’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Brightwood.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).