Is Colchester, VT 05446 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Colchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Colchester, VT 05446 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 55 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 35%, homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $574,751. Overall, Colchester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Chittenden County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Colchester ranks #4 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 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) is even more competitive.