Is Newport, VT 05855 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newport housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Newport, VT 05855 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 6.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $289,375. Overall, Newport is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Orleans County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Newport ranks #33 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

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.