Is Ellington, CT 06029 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ellington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Ellington, CT 06029 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 77%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $470,607. Overall, Ellington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Tolland County, homes here sell faster than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Ellington ranks #47 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Storrs Mansfield 06268 (50% sold over asking) or Andover 06232 (50% sold over asking), while Bolton 06043 (82% sold over asking) and Amston 06231 (82% sold over asking) are even more competitive.