Real Estate Investing in Chatham, Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,107 • Pittsylvania County

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Should you buy in Chatham, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 17.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $175,859
Avg Monthly Rent $819
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Chatham Real Estate

Chatham in Virginia is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Chatham's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Chatham's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Chatham haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Danville, VA

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Avg Home Value
$175,859
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Danville, VA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Danville, VA metro
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Chatham, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham, VA

What is the average home sale price in Chatham, VA?

Expect median prices around $176K in Chatham, VA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Chatham, VA?

Chatham, VA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($176K prices, $819/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Chatham, VA?

Average rent in Chatham, VA is approximately $819/mo per month. Against $176K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is Chatham, VA a good market for FHA house hackers?

Chatham, VA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $176K price point reasonable to enter.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Chatham, VA?

For rental operators, Chatham, VA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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