Is Johnson, VT 05656 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Johnson is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Johnson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Johnson, VT 05656 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 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 33%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $408,323. Overall, Johnson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lamoille County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Eden Mills 05653 (0% sold over asking) or Eden 05652 (0% sold over asking).
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Belvidere Center 05442Seller’s market $258 /sq ftCambridge 05444Balanced $248 /sq ftEden 05652Balanced $137 /sq ftEden Mills 05653Balanced $240 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Johnson nearby
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Questions about Johnson real estate
Is Johnson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Johnson, VT 05656 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 Johnson?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Johnson sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Johnson?
About 1.57% of a home’s value a year in Lamoille County, or roughly $6,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Johnson?
The median sale price was $408,323 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.
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