Is East Dorset, VT 05253 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
East Dorset is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The East Dorset housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in East Dorset, VT 05253 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (119 days then) and the median sale price rose 71% to $857,129. Overall, East Dorset is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Bennington County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Dorset 05251 (40% sold over asking) and Pownal 05261 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Arlington 05250Seller’s market $267 /sq ftBennington 05201Seller’s market $193 /sq ftBondville 05340Balanced $282 /sq ftDorset 05251Buyer’s market $300 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where East Dorset is
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Questions about East Dorset real estate
Is East Dorset a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in East Dorset, VT 05253 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in East Dorset?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in East Dorset sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in East Dorset?
About 1.64% of a home’s value a year in Bennington County, or roughly $6,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in East Dorset?
The median sale price was $857,129 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $325 per square foot.
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