Is Fairfield, VT 05455 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fairfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Fairfield, VT 05455 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 157 days and there were 7.5 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 was about the same (33% then), homes sold more slowly (0 days then) and the median sale price rose 91% to $514,777. Overall, Fairfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.

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.