Is Montpelier, VT 05602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Montpelier housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Montpelier, VT 05602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (30% then), homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $419,818. Overall, Montpelier is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Montpelier ranks #13 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marshfield 05658 (0% sold over asking) or East Calais 05650 (0% sold over asking), while Roxbury 05669 (100% sold over asking) and Woodbury 05681 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.