Is Westbrook, CT 06498 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Westbrook housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in Westbrook, CT 06498 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 42%, homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $649,719. Overall, Westbrook is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Middlesex County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Westbrook ranks #144 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at East Haddam 06423 (29% sold over asking) or Moodus 06469 (31% sold over asking), while Centerbrook 06409 (100% sold over asking) and Middle Haddam 06456 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.