Damascus, VA
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
$28.5k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$187
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$55
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Damascus market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +26% $7,417/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($160)
3 bedrooms ($106)
2 bedrooms ($75)
1 bedroom ($59)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Housing market signals
See how home prices, supply, and buyer competition are changing before you invest.
Are home values in Damascus going up or down?
Unlock five years of home value changes and Zillow's next-year forecast.
Which home type gives you the most space for the price?
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Damascus market averaged 1,209 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 57% over two years.
An average Damascus listing earns $25K/year. High-performing listings earn $51K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Damascus home prices by size are 1-bedroom $110K, 2-bedroom $139K, 3-bedroom $205K, and 4+ bedroom $275K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 27% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Damascus is 28%, producing RevPAR of $49 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 16%. They average $23K/year in revenue against a $139K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Damascus. Damascus, VA: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Operates under general zoning. Minimal enforcement. Abingdon, VA: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. General business license may apply. Light enforcement. Bristol, TN/VA: Lenient. Business license required. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement activity. Boone, NC: Moderate. Conditional use permit required, occupancy limits, parking rules. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven inspections. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Damascus Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (97%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+65%), Lake Access (+44%), Washing Machine (+25%).
Average daily rate in Damascus is $203, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Damascus book an average of 30 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 2-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 65% higher than weekday occupancy.