Is Sheldon, VT 05483 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sheldon is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 44% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Sheldon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Sheldon, VT 05483 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $399,827. Overall, Sheldon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Montgomery Center 05471 (0% sold over asking) or Highgate Center 05459 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Sheldon real estate
Is Sheldon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Sheldon, VT 05483 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 Sheldon?
The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sheldon sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sheldon?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sheldon?
The median sale price was $399,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $211 per square foot.
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