Is Hartford, CT 06106 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Hartford is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 62% 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.

Competition score82/ 100

More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #115 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

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list61.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$187▲ +18.1% vs. last year

The Hartford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 62% of homes in Hartford, CT 06106 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $339,853. Overall, Hartford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hartford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Hartford ranks #115 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 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.

Nearby markets

Avon 06001Seller’s market $248 /sq ftBerlin 06037Seller’s market $236 /sq ftBloomfield 06002Seller’s market $212 /sq ftBristol 06010Seller’s market $229 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Hartford real estate

Is Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Hartford, CT 06106 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 Hartford?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?

62% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.6% of the list price.

What is the median home price in Hartford?

The median sale price was $339,853 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $187 per square foot.

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