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Is Hartford, CT 06120 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Hartford is a buyer’s market. With about 8.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list79.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list103.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market32Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$156▲ +11.3% vs. last year

The Hartford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 80% of homes in Hartford, CT 06120 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 8.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (76 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $354,846. Overall, Hartford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hartford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%.

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 buyer’s market: there were 8.3 months of supply in Hartford, CT 06120 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 32 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?

80% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.9% of the list price.

What is the median home price in Hartford?

The median sale price was $354,846 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $156 per square foot.

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