Is Bristol, NH 03222 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bristol housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Bristol, NH 03222 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 52%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $514,777. Overall, Bristol is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Grafton County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Bristol ranks #92 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pike 03780 (0% sold over asking) or Piermont 03779 (0% sold over asking), while Etna 03750 (80% sold over asking) and Lisbon 03585 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.