Is Oakville, CT 06779 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oakville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 78% of homes in Oakville, CT 06779 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 52%, homes sold faster (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $364,842. Overall, Oakville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Litchfield County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Oakville ranks #110 of 197 CT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cornwall Bridge 06754 (0% sold over asking) or East Canaan 06024 (0% sold over asking), while Northfield 06778 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.