Is Saint Albans, VT 05478 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Saint Albans housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Saint Albans, VT 05478 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 4.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 68 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $389,332. Overall, Saint Albans is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Saint Albans ranks #21 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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.