Is Fairfax, VT 05454 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fairfax housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Fairfax, VT 05454 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 37%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $484,290. Overall, Fairfax is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Fairfax ranks #11 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Montgomery Center 05471 (0% sold over asking) or Highgate Center 05459 (0% sold over asking), while Sheldon 05483 (44% sold over asking) and Richford 05476 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.