Is East Hartford, CT 06118 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
East Hartford is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 74% 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 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #21 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 East Hartford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 74% of homes in East Hartford, CT 06118 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 115 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 79%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $334,855. Overall, East Hartford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hartford County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, East Hartford ranks #21 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 95 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 East Hartford real estate
Is East Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in East Hartford, CT 06118 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 East Hartford?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in East Hartford sell over asking?
74% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.3% of the list price.
What is the median home price in East Hartford?
The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $241 per square foot.
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