Is Shaftsbury, VT 05262 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Shaftsbury 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 Shaftsbury housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Shaftsbury, VT 05262 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 90 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 3 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 13%, homes sold more slowly (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $359,844. Overall, Shaftsbury is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Bennington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% 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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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 →Towns like Shaftsbury nearby
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Questions about Shaftsbury real estate
Is Shaftsbury a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Shaftsbury, VT 05262 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 Shaftsbury?
The typical home went under contract in 90 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Shaftsbury sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Shaftsbury?
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 Shaftsbury?
The median sale price was $359,844 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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