Is Oxford, CT 06478 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Oxford is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 55% 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 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #164 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 Oxford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Oxford, CT 06478 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $639,723. Overall, Oxford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within New Haven County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Oxford ranks #164 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Haven 06510 (0% sold over asking) or Middlebury 06762 (30% sold over asking), while Northford 06472 (87% sold over asking) and North Haven 06473 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Oxford real estate
Is Oxford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Oxford, CT 06478 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 Oxford?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Oxford sell over asking?
55% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.
What is the median home price in Oxford?
The median sale price was $639,723 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $285 per square foot.
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