Sell your house fast in James City County.
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James City County at a glance
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$488,141Median sale price, last 3 months
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About 31 daysTypical time to sell
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$0.80 per $100Real estate tax rate
Sources: Redfin, James City County. Figures change; we'll use current numbers for your home.
The math for a James City County home
Example: a $490,000 home
| Offer | $400,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | $0 |
| Commissions | $0 |
| Closing costs | $0 |
| You walk away with | $400,000 |
| In 7 to 14 days | |
| Sale price | $490,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | about $15,000 |
| Commissions | about $27,000 |
| Closing and holding | about $12,000 |
| You walk away with | about $436,000 |
| In 60 to 90 days | |
Example only. Your numbers depend on your home and market.
Prefer to list? Local agents homeowners rate highly
Listing often nets the most. These James City County agents have a perfect 5.0 on Google. Contact them directly.
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Michelle Niven
How we choose: Individual licensed agents found in our Google Maps searches for this area with a 5.0 Google rating and at least 20 Google reviews, license confirmed active with Virginia DPOR. Agents whose license address is in this area come first, then most reviews first; ties broken by last name. Teams and companies excluded. Ratings checked October 1, 2026; licenses checked with Virginia DPOR. We're not affiliated with these agents and receive nothing for listing them. Are you one of these agents? Update or remove your listing.
What James City County sellers
should know
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Look up your flood zone and elevation certificate
James City County's Property Information System shows whether a property is in the special flood hazard area and lets you view any elevation certificate the county has on file. Pull both before listing, since buyers in flood zones will want them for insurance quotes.
Source: James City County, Floodplain Property Check & Elevation Certificates
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Three rivers bring tidal flooding
The county sits between the James, York and Chickahominy rivers, with broad tidal and tributary floodplains along most of its streams. The James reached major flood stage at the Jamestown ferry gauge during Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. If your home took on water in those storms, be ready to share what happened and what was repaired.
Source: James City County, Floodplains
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Senior exemption has a June 1 deadline
The Commissioner of the Revenue runs an exemption for owner-occupants 65 or older by July 1, or permanently and totally disabled, within income and net worth limits. It covers tax on up to the first $150,000 of assessed value, and applications are taken from January 1 to June 1 each year. Ask the office how a sale or move changes it.
Source: James City County, Elderly & Disabled Real Estate Exemptions
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James City County
neighborhoods
- Toano
- Norge
- Grove
- Five Forks
- Kingsmill
- Ford's Colony
- Governor's Land
- Stonehouse
Also nearby: Williamsburg York County Newport News New Kent County Gloucester County
Selling because of a specific situation?
Guides for sellers in James City County
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you close in James City County?
When a cash sale is the right fit, we can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Listing with an agent usually takes longer: James City County homes have recently sold in about 31 days, plus time to close.
Do you buy homes in flood zones?
We'll look at any James City County home, including ones in a flood zone or with past water damage. The county says it has broad tidal and tributary floodplains along most of its streams and rivers, and you can check your property's flood zone and any elevation certificate on file for free in its Property Information System.
What is the property tax in James City County?
James City County's real estate tax rate for FY2027 is $0.80 per $100 of assessed value, down from $0.83. If you're 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled, ask the Commissioner of the Revenue about its real estate exemption; household income must be no more than $55,000, and you apply between January 1 and June 1.
Who are you?
We are real estate investors based in Baltimore, helping homeowners since 2016. We buy houses directly for cash. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not list homes ourselves; if listing could get you more, we show you the math so you can choose.