Is Island Pond, VT 05846 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Island Pond is a balanced market. With about 5.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Island Pond housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Island Pond, VT 05846 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 5.7 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 9 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 0%, homes sold faster (133 days then) and the median sale price fell 40% to $233,899. Overall, Island Pond is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Essex County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Beecher Falls 05902 (0% sold over asking) or North Concord 05858 (0% sold over asking), while Averill 05901 (100% sold over asking) and Gilman 05904 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Island Pond real estate
Is Island Pond a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.7 months of supply in Island Pond, VT 05846 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 Island Pond?
The typical home went under contract in 59 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Island Pond sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Island Pond?
About 1.76% of a home’s value a year in Essex County, or roughly $7,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Island Pond?
The median sale price was $233,899 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.
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