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Is Alburgh, VT 05440 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Alburgh is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list38.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market47Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$199▼ −25.3% vs. last year

The Alburgh housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Alburgh, VT 05440 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $317,862. Overall, Alburgh is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Grand Isle County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Isle La Motte 05463 (0% sold over asking) or Grand Isle 05458 (0% sold over asking), while South Hero 05486 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Grand Isle 05458Buyer’s market $297 /sq ftIsle La Motte 05463Balanced $489 /sq ftNorth Hero 05474Buyer’s market $404 /sq ftSouth Hero 05486Balanced $237 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Alburgh real estate

Is Alburgh a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Alburgh, VT 05440 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 Alburgh?

The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Alburgh sell over asking?

38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Alburgh?

About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Grand Isle County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Alburgh?

The median sale price was $317,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $199 per square foot.

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