Is Albany, VT 05820 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Albany is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Albany housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Orleans County, VT

Population	300
Median income	$68,229
Average income	$84,317
Median home value	$218,700
Owner-occupied	98% of homes
Median year built	1975

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 05820; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Barton 05822Buyer’s market $215 /sq ft Barton 05875 — /sq ft Craftsbury 05826Balanced $322 /sq ft Craftsbury Common 05827Buyer’s market $91 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Albany real estate

What are property taxes in Albany?

About 1.65% of a home’s value a year in Orleans County, or roughly $6,600 on a $400,000 home.

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