Is Manchester, CT 06042 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Manchester is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 83% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #7 of 197 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Manchester housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 83% of homes in Manchester, CT 06042 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 62 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 81%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 9% to $337,360. Overall, Manchester is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Hartford County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Manchester ranks #7 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 97 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.
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Questions about Manchester real estate
Is Manchester a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Manchester, CT 06042 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 Manchester?
The typical home went under contract in 13 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Manchester sell over asking?
83% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 107.5% of the list price.
What is the median home price in Manchester?
The median sale price was $337,360 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $224 per square foot.
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