Is Derby, VT 05829 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Derby housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Derby, VT 05829 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 5.1 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. That’s based on 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 26% to $309,866. Overall, Derby is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Orleans County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Troy 05868 (0% sold over asking) or Lowell 05847 (0% sold over asking), while Newport Center 05857 (50% sold over asking) and Westfield 05874 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.