We found 46 publicly posted hardwood prices from 2 Virginia dealers, covering 10 species. Across all species and thicknesses the median is $5.30 per board foot, ranging $3.00–$13.25. Every figure below comes from a dealer's own price list or product page, checked in October 2026 — nothing is estimated.
In this data, Poplar has the lowest species median in Virginia ($3.35/bf) and Walnut the highest ($10.75/bf). The single lowest posted price is $3.00/bf (Poplar 4/4, Cygnus Lumber); the highest is $13.25/bf (Walnut 8/4, C.P. Johnson Lumber).
| Species | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | $5.58 | $5.25–$5.75 | 4 |
| Cherry | $5.00 | $4.25–$6.25 | 7 |
| Hard Maple | $5.50 | $4.75–$6.00 | 6 |
| Hickory | $3.62 | $3.50–$3.75 | 2 |
| Poplar | $3.35 | $3.00–$3.75 | 7 |
| Red Oak | $3.75 | $3.50–$4.50 | 3 |
| Sapele | $7.62 | $7.50–$7.75 | 2 |
| Soft Maple | $5.03 | $4.75–$6.50 | 6 |
| Walnut | $10.75 | $10.50–$13.25 | 3 |
| White Oak | $8.60 | $7.25–$11.50 | 6 |
Each row mixes thicknesses, grades and rough vs surfaced stock from that state's dealers, so use the searchable table or the species pages for like-for-like comparisons.
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | Prices | Species (links go to the source) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.P. Johnson Lumber | Elkwood, VA | Not stated | 23 | Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Poplar, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Cygnus Lumber | Virginia Beach, VA | Not stated | 23 | Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Sapele, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | What the dealer's site says | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.P. Johnson Lumber | Elkwood, VA | Not stated | No shipping policy found; customers hand-pick lumber at the warehouse, and the site says it serves northern and central Virginia, Richmond 'and beyond' | source (2026-10-16) |
| Cygnus Lumber | Virginia Beach, VA | Not stated | No shipping policy found; site describes yard pickup (pick boards or email a list for pickup) and phone, text or online ordering for the Hampton Roads area | source (2026-10-16) |
Shipping details come from each dealer's own site as of the date shown; “Not stated” means we found no shipping policy, not that the dealer does not ship. Always confirm with the dealer.
Prices change without notice and may differ by grade, width, length and quantity — call the dealer before you drive. Paid something different? Report it below.
Use the board foot calculator to convert board dimensions to board feet and a rough cost.
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