Is Colchester, CT 06415 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Colchester is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 61% 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 score87/ 100

More competitive than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #81 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 supply2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list61.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list103.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market30Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$265▲ +13.1% vs. last year

The Colchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 61% of homes in Colchester, CT 06415 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 64 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 71%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $461,300. Overall, Colchester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within New London County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Colchester ranks #81 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hadlyme 06439 (0% sold over asking) or Hanover 06350 (0% sold over asking), while Uncasville 06382 (75% sold over asking) and Voluntown 06384 (73% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Baltic 06330Seller’s market $236 /sq ftBozrah 06334Seller’s market $236 /sq ftEast Lyme 06333Balanced $273 /sq ftGales Ferry 06335Seller’s market $265 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Colchester real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Colchester, CT 06415 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 Colchester?

The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Colchester sell over asking?

61% 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 Colchester?

The median sale price was $461,300 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $265 per square foot.

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