Is Bristol, CT 06010 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bristol housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 69% of homes in Bristol, CT 06010 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 218 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (67% then), homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $369,840. Overall, Bristol is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hartford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Bristol ranks #66 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 89 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hartford 06103 (0% sold over asking) or Hartford 06105 (44% sold over asking), while East Berlin 06023 (100% sold over asking) and West Hartland 06091 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.