Is Poultney, VT 05764 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Poultney housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Poultney, VT 05764 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 5.2 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. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $267,384. Overall, Poultney is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rutland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 65%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Pawlet 05775 (0% sold over asking) or Wells 05774 (0% sold over asking), while Chittenden 05737 (100% sold over asking) and East Wallingford 05742 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.