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