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2016-10-03 16 30 32 View north along Virginia State Route 245 (Fauquier Avenue) at Virginia State Route 55 (Main Street) in The Plains, Fauquier County, VirginiaPhoto: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Housing in The Plains

4 homes sold in The Plains in the last year, at a typical $1.4M

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where The Plains homes are listed.

Homes sold
4
June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$1.4M
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$525
Virginia $237
Paid vs. asking
94.7%
0% sold over asking
For sale now
1
May 2026 · 1 sold that month
Before you buy in The Plains

Three things worth knowing

25 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in The Plains.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to The Plains, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to The Plains. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing The Plains with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in The Plains

What do homes sell for in The Plains, VA?

4 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $1.4M, $525 a square foot.

Is The Plains a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 94.7% of asking on average.

Where can I see homes for sale in The Plains?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry The Plains’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to The Plains.

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).