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Loudoun County · Sterling (Dulles)

20166 Sterling, VA homes: prices, market & taxes

The median sale price, $624,900, is 22% below Loudoun's median of $800K. Prices were up 3.3% from a year earlier. Homes took 20 days on average to go under contract, faster than the county (24 days), the 4th-slowest of 8 Loudoun ZIP codes with enough sales to compare. Sellers received 99.6% of their original asking price — close to asking.

Balanced

$625Kmedian sale price, Q2 2026 (+3% in a year)Bright MLS
20days on market on average (county: 24)Bright MLS
99.6%of original asking price, on averageBright MLS
$5,030a year in property tax on a $625K home2026 rates

20166 against its neighbors

Median sale price, Q2 2026

Median sale price, 20166 compared with Loudoun and nearby ZIP codes20166: $624,90020166$625KLoudoun: $800,500Loudoun$800K20164: $619,00020164$619K20165: $765,00020165$765K20147: $730,00020147$730K

Source: Bright MLS Industry Watch, Q2 2026 (data as of July 10, 2026). Figures cover the part of the ZIP code inside Loudoun County.

Listings right now

Monthly listing numbers for 20166 load here from Realtor.com data. I can also pull today's listings from Bright MLS for you.

All of Loudoun County in September 2026: 970 homes for sale (+28% vs. a year ago), 42% with a price cut, 35 median days on market.

Property tax in 20166

  • Loudoun County rate$0.805 per $100

On the median $624,900 home, that's about $5,030 a year before any town or district tax. Bills are due June 5 and Dec. 5.

The tax on a listing is the current owner's bill, which may include senior tax relief that ends when they sell. Work out a home's real tax →

What this means for you

Balanced. Homes sold close to their first asking price at about the county's pace. Pricing and condition decide who has the edge.

  • Buying: I'll call the listing agent before you offer and check what nearby homes really sold for after seller credits.
  • Selling: price from the sales on your street in the last 90 days, not the ZIP average. The first two weeks bring the most buyers.
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Before you fall in love

What a listing won't tell you about 20166

Ashburn school zones changed this fall

Loudoun redrew Ashburn and Dulles North elementary attendance zones for fall 2026 (adopted Dec. 2025, reaffirmed Jan. 2026). Middle and high school changes in Dulles South are also planned.

Loudoun boundary updates ↗

Dulles airport noise

About 59,000 Loudoun properties sit in the Airport Impact Overlay District. Since July 2024 sellers no longer have to disclose it, and Virginia law says the seller makes no promises about airport noise — so check the noise map yourself.

Loudoun airport noise maps ↗

Data centers nearby?

Loudoun had about 56.5 million sq ft of data centers operating and 35.7 million more approved in March 2026. Since March 2025, new ones need a public hearing. Look for planned buildings, substations and power lines near the home.

Loudoun data center facts ↗

Virginia is “buyer beware”

Under Virginia's disclosure law the seller makes no promises about the home's condition, flood zones, airport noise, septic or radon. Inspections and your own checks protect you.

Virginia Code § 55.1-703 ↗

Read the HOA or condo packet

You can cancel within 3 days of receiving the association's resale certificate. Read it for fees, special assessments and rental limits.

Virginia Code § 55.1-2312 ↗

Nearby

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Questions people ask

Questions about 20166

What is the median home price in 20166?

Homes in Sterling, VA 20166 sold for a median of $624,900 from April–June 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier (Bright MLS). Loudoun's median was $800,500.

How fast do homes sell in 20166?

Homes took 20 days on average to go under contract in Q2 2026, compared with 24 days across Loudoun County. Sellers received 99.6% of their original asking price.

Is 20166 a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Based on Q2 2026 sales, 20166 is a fairly balanced market. Homes sold close to their first asking price at about the county's pace. Pricing and condition decide who has the edge. Conditions change street by street, so ask me for the latest Bright MLS numbers before you price or offer.

What is the property tax rate in 20166?

Most of 20166 is in Loudoun County, where the 2026 rate is $0.805 per $100 of assessed value, about $5,030 a year on a $624,900 home. Bills are due June 5 and Dec. 5.

Do I need to check anything special before buying in 20166?

Check the school boundary for the exact address, the flood map, any HOA rules and fees, and planned roads or buildings nearby. I check these for every home we look at.

Contact

Buying or selling in 20166?

Tell me a little about what you're looking for. I'll reply personally, usually within one business day.

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