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Is New Haven, CT 06510 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

New Haven is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 0% 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.

Months of supply3.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market47Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$389▲ +19.2% vs. last year

The New Haven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in New Haven, CT 06510 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $372,339. Overall, New Haven is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within New Haven County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Northford 06472 (87% sold over asking) and North Haven 06473 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

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Questions about New Haven real estate

Is New Haven a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in New Haven, CT 06510 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 New Haven?

The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in New Haven sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.

What is the median home price in New Haven?

The median sale price was $372,339 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $389 per square foot.

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