Is Chelsea, VT 05038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chelsea housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Chelsea, VT 05038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $321,761. Overall, Chelsea is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Orange County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Washington 05675 (0% sold over asking) or Graniteville 05654 (0% sold over asking), while Tunbridge 05077 (67% sold over asking) and Brookfield 05036 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.