Is South Burlington, VT 05403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Burlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in South Burlington, VT 05403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 107 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $547,013. Overall, South Burlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Chittenden County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, South Burlington ranks #5 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Huntington 05462 (0% sold over asking) or Burlington 05401 (23% sold over asking), while Underhill 05489 (75% sold over asking) and Burlington 05408 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.